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Are you supposed to tip all of your vendors? And when do you do it?

Adriana, on October 4, 2020 at 4:03 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

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We are having an intimate wedding of just 18-20 guests and are trying to save money while we build a new house so our only vendors are the venue (who is also supplying our catering and a day of coordinator), a florist, an officiant, a photographer, and our baker. Which vendors are you supposed to tip and how much? We are only spending $7000-$8000 max on the whole wedding since our budget is tight so I can't imagine tipping 15 or 20% for each vendor on top of that. Is it okay to buy them a small gift of appreciation instead of a tip? I don't want to offend anyone but also don't want to break the bank. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Margaret, on October 5, 2020 at 10:16 AM

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Michele · on October 4, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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Wait till after your honeymoon when you can assess them objectively. Did they go above and beyond? Or did they provide bad/mediocre serve? You don't tip for the latter since you are telling them thank you and please do it to everyone else. Traditionally a tip is only given as a thank you for outstanding excellent service.
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Master November 2020
Kristen · on October 4, 2020 at 4:53 PM
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I would have tip money for the day to give to them. One less thing to worry about. It depends as there are different rules. I am going by who went above and beyond in regards to help the day of or communication. I would say anyone delivering sure give a little tip but like for my florist since I or my friend will pick up I won't tip. Cake person I will tip delivery person just $10. Officiant I am tipping $100 because she will be decorating a bit for me, bring a speaker to play processional and recessional music and she has been helpful with a lot almost slightly like a planner. My photographers $100 total.
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Katie · on October 4, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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We had a similar size and budget and were planning on tipping everyone, but on the day timing didn’t work out to tip officiant and guitarist. We have the photographer $100 - she was great and went above and beyond, and tipped the venue/DOC/food $300.
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Expert January 2021
Katie · on October 4, 2020 at 7:45 PM
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**we brought cash to the wedding
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Master October 2020
Margaret · on October 5, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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We will have cash on hand with thank you cards to give out or delivery just after the big day (we'll be honeymooning in the same town)
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