"Gratuity Included" but do i tip more?

I dont know that I will tip my venue coordinator.
She owns the building, and I learned from Gilmore Girls that it's not necessary to tip the proprietor.
My theory on "gratuity included" is such:
If I go into a restaurant with a group of 10 people and receive excellent service, I'll probably tip around 25%. If I see that 18% gratuity is included, well, they are getting 18%.

That being said, if someone goes way above and beyond my expectations, I may tip them more. But tipping more just so I wont "look cheap"? Nah. I'm not here for that.

For transportation, I do not plan on tipping more than what they automatically include. If my fiancé does the day/night of spur of the moment, cool. My hair and makeup artist includes the tip, but she has been so hopeful in so many ways and going out of her way to give us extras and make us feel special that I am going to get her a gift as well. I feel that even if tip is included, but you still want to do something extra, a small gift is the best way to go. I always say that a gift can be inexpensive, but very touching, but when you give money, you have to “give” a certain amount or it looks bad on you.

Hey Katherine!

If gratuity is included in the price, then you do not have to tip on top of it, unless you found that you got excellent service and want to leave an additional tip. This is always appreciated but not necessary.

Perhaps you could check the contract or invoice ahead of time to see what percentage the tip is. Knowing that will help you decide if you want to tip them on top of their already added gratuity.

Personally, I would leave a tip for the wedding advisor. Technically it's not required but it's a nice way to show that you appreciate the hard work they have put in for your wedding day.

If the gratuity is already included, it's not expected or necessary. An extra step to show them how much you liked their work, though, leave them positive feedback! Find them on Yelp, Wedding Wire, Facebook, or wherever, and leave a glowing review for them. That helps their future business.