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Wedding day tipping guidelines
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Vendors may be in the background during a wedding , but the roles they play are vital to making ceremonies and receptions memorable for couples and their guests . It ’ s customary to tip wedding vendors who provide great service . The wedding experts at The Knot note that the following guidelines can help couples determine how much to tip the unsung heroes who make their weddings so memorable .
Photographer / videographer : Photographers and videographers are unique among wedding vendors because their work will be looked at for decades to come . The Knot notes that it ’ s not necessary to tip wedding photographers and videographers who own their own studios . Their fees are all the compensation they need . However , many photographers and videographers do not own their own studios , and the efforts of such professionals are worthy of a little something extra at the end of the night . The Knot notes that a tip between $ 50 and $ 200 is standard for these professionals , and that tip can be given at the end of the reception .
Reception staff : The reception staff works as hard as anyone during the wedding , and those efforts merit a good tip . Many reception venues include gratuities in their food and drink fees , and couples can check to see if they have already tipped staff and if they think the mandatory gratuity is sufficient . A tip between 15 and 20 percent of the food and drink fee is standard . Maître d ’ fees also may be built into the wedding contract . If not , a tip between $ 200 and $ 300 is standard and can be delivered at the end of the night .
Band / DJ : Music features prominently at many wedding receptions . Bands and / or DJs can set the tone for a fun night couples and their guests will remember for years to come . Tipping musicians is optional , but it ’ s the norm to do so when they provide exceptional service . Couples who have a band playing can tip between $ 25 and $ 35 per musician , while DJs generally receive a tip between $ 50 and $ 150 .
Drivers : Many transportation firms also include gratuities in their contracts , so couples should check to see if they ’ ve already tipped limo or bus drivers before paying them a little extra . If the tip is not included and the drivers arrive on time and get guests to the wedding on time , then a tip that ’ s between 15 and 20 percent of the total bill is standard .
Delivery personnel : Individuals who deliver items like cakes and flowers are typically given a gratuity upon delivery . A tip between $ 5 and $ 10 per person is standard , though individuals who deliver items like tables , chairs and portable restroom facilities and then set those items up may be deserving of a little extra .
Officiants : Officiants who are affiliated with a church or synagogue where the ceremony will take place are not typically given a gratuity . However , The Knot notes that a donation to the place of worship between $ 100 and $ 500 is standard . Couples who still want to give the officiant a little extra can tip between $ 50 and $ 100 . Independent officiants who receive fees directly from the couple need not be tipped . These figures can serve as guidelines , but couples also can give a little extra if they feel their vendors have gone above and beyond .
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Couples must determine how much to tip the unsung heroes who make their weddings so memorable .
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