Tipping during micro wedding - help?

I think tipping is good especially since because of COVID so many people have lost their clientele and businesses. Our photographer we gave her a $100 tip, my hairdresser a $40 tip, and our caterer a $40 tip. We have a small elopement of 7 people

The etiquette is still the same regardless of the size of the wedding. You should still tip.

View Quoted Comment Thank you for your reply. It’s been so confusing on what to do and what is proper etiquette right now

View Quoted Comment That is true!

Yes, you should still tip them.

I guess I really don’t know what to do. My hair and makeup people I will give them 20% because that’s kind of standard.


I’m unsure on if you tip the florist. I only have a bouquet. The florist is in the same complex just a few units down from my hair and makeup. The florist said she would deliver it to the hair and makeup studio (same complex) for a $25 delivery fee. That seems ridiculous to me but ok whatever. Since she isn’t setting up flowers at the venue would you tip her? If so, what do you feel is an appropriate tip? Bouquet is $450 and she is the owner for reference.
Photographer I would say yes. We have her for 2 hours. I read online If it’s the owner you don’t tip. She is the owner but I would still assume do something small? Any % suggestions here?
Being a covid bride sucks. Lol

I actually reviewed all my vendor contracts and some have gratuity already built in. I guess reread your contracts if you are unsure. You might have already paid gratuity.

I'm pretty sure the same tipping rules apply even ic it's a small wedding.

Honestly we tipped our vendors generous because this year has been so rough on them and they’re doing much smaller jobs and events than before. I’m just grateful that they were each willing and able to do so for our mini ceremony.