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Gratuity at an all inclusive venue

Janine, on May 7, 2018 at 7:57 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11
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I am wondering what the etiquette is for gratuity at an all inclusive wedding venue is. I was given a quote for two different places one that included 20% and the other that included 30%. I am new to all of this and don't know if I am supposed to tip above this or what the norm is. Can anyone give me some input on this one? TIA for any information as it is much appreciated.

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Latest activity by Janine, on May 8, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    Dedicated May 2018
    Christine ·
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    20% -30% is reasonable.
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  • J
    Super June 2019
    JuneBride ·
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    20% is the norm. All the Venues we went tto see had the gratuity percentage at 20
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  • Sarah
    Master June 2016
    Sarah ·
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    Is it actually gratuity or is it a service charge? Those things are synonymous.
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  • Sarah
    Master June 2016
    Sarah ·
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    Sorry, I meant they aren’t synonymous. Service charges are typical, and most range between 20-25% but they’re almost never gratuity.
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  • T
    Expert September 2018
    Tia_Fred ·
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    20% is usually the norm.
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  • J
    Beginner May 2022
    Janine ·
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    Ok so I read the quote again it does state service charge. So does that mean you tip on top of that? If yes, how much?
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  • Jen
    VIP July 2018
    Jen ·
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    At my venue the 22% service fee includes the gratuity. I am not expected to tip on top of that. You will want to ask your venue and understand that before signing a contract.

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  • J
    Beginner May 2022
    Janine ·
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    Thanks Jen! I definitely will ask. I appreciate all the responses to my question.
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  • Vanessasaurus
    VIP June 2019
    Vanessasaurus ·
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    I am paying a 20 percent service charge and then they suggest 3-5% gratuity additional.
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  • J
    Beginner May 2022
    Janine ·
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    Thanks Vanessa!
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  • J
    Beginner May 2022
    Janine ·
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    So, I spoke to the venue and they stated that the service charge is the gratuity. They said generally there is no tip on top of that. They said sometimes people give gift cards to the bar tender and wedding coordinator but that's about it.
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