Gratuities reward the hardworking individuals who help to make couples ’ wedding days more special . Contracts should always be consulted before tipping staff , but couples also can feel free to go the extra mile when tipping exceptional staff members .
• Hairstylist / makeup artist :
Gratuities are generally commonplace for hairstylists and makeup artists . Gratuities should be between 15 and 25 percent and can be given when the professionals have finished their work .
• Delivery persons and setup staff : A tip between $ 5 and $ 10 is sufficient for delivery personnel , such as the individual delivering the cake or flowers . Couples can always tip more if delivery staff are delivering more items over a lengthier period of time . For example , if the reception
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tables and chairs are being delivered to the reception , couples can tip delivery personnel a little extra .
• Officiant : Tipping officiants is not so simple . Couples who tie the knot outside a religious venue typically hire an officiant for a flat rate , and not pay their officiant directly , but a donation to the church or synagogue may be expected . Tips are not necessary in either of these examples , but couples can invite their officiant to their receptions if they so choose .
• Musicians : The standard for ceremony musicians is between $ 15 and $ 20 per musician , while reception musicians each receive around $ 25 to $ 35 . A wedding DJ may be accustomed to receiving a tip between $ 50 and $ 150 .
• Reception staff : A tip for reception staff is typically included in the contract , so couples should
consult their contract to determine if they ’ ve already tipped the staff . The Knot indicates the standard tip for reception staff is between 15 and 20 percent while the maître d ’ is typically tipped separately at around $ 200 to $ 300 .
• Reception attendants :
Attendants include bartenders , waitstaff , parking attendants , bathroom , and coatroom staff . Like the reception staff , attendants ’ tips may already be included in the contract . If not , the restaurant standard of 20 percent applies to wedding receptions as well . Parking lot attendants and coatroom / bathroom attendants can be tipped at around $ 1 per guest .
• Transportation : Gratuities for drivers are typically included in the contract as well . If not , a tip reflecting 15 to 20 percent of the total bill is the standard . n
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