Do i tip the Wedding Coordinator?

I would assume that the 18% gratuity includes the event coordinator! So I would think you shouldn't have to tip on top of that!

I would check with the venue to ask what that 18% gratuity specifically covers. If part of it goes towards the event coordinator, then it's up to you as to whether you want to give a tip on top of that. If none of it goes to the event coordinator, and if you're happy with the service provided by the event coordinator, I would give a tip.

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Check with your venue. At our venue the gratuity does not include the event coordinator.

I would say that's up to u. It's not mandatory but depending on how many people r going to b there I would say get the the coordinator something if not a tip.

Tips are never required. If you decide to tip, wait until after the honeymoon when you are in an objective mindset to assess their performance. Only tip those who went above and beyond the call of duty. Do not tip for bad/mediocre service or no shows. Owning a business vs being an employee is irrelevant as far as tips are concerned. Don’t ever feel pressured or obligated to tip because a magazine article tells you to if the vendor didn’t do anything above and beyond to deserve the extra recognition. Also never tip the day of the wedding because you are expecting everything to be perfect and are blissfully ignorant to anything that does go wrong so wait until at a least week to assess all your vendors.

That’s a really good question. I haven’t thought much into this, but society has a way of making us feel responsible for what large corporations are not willing to pay their employees, which is one of the many ways they make so much money. Therefore, if you paid your fees for the wedding planning services then you don’t have to tip. However, if would like to tip you can always send a card, fruit basket, email, or flowers to show your appreciation it does not have to be a huge tip.