Tipping the dj

We tipped what we could, $100, and a note. if we could we would have gave our DJ more. Just a really awesome DJ.

I read somewhere that if the DJ is the owner you don't really need to tip them, but if the DJ is just someone who works for the DJ company then 10-20% is a nice gesture. I'm not sure what we will do. We will definitely tip our DJ no matter what, but I like the idea of a note as well as the tip. At the end of the day, you aren't forced to tip them, and whatever you can give is a nice gesture and probably really appreciated.

I’m a big believer in tipping 20% even if the DJ owns his own company. I just think of it as he/she still has to pay their employees, stay up to date on equiptment, etc. It’s not required, but it’s a nice gesture.

I would say tip what you’re comfortable with. I think the note is a nice idea too.

I agree that you should tip what you are comfortable with. The DJ company we are looking at states on their pricing guide that tipping is not required. It's a nice gesture but certainly not required for them.

I think 18-20% is pretty standard

If he owns the business, then he sets the price you are paying and you don’t need to tip him. He’s not an hourly employee.

however, I would recommend going to the ATM and getting $200-300 in twenty dollar bills before your wedding. Make your hubby keep them in his jacket pocket. At the end of the night, if you want to tip anyone who went above and beyond you will have cash for that! Maybe you throw the DJ some cash because he was awesome, or the venue provided a personal attendant that was wonderful, your Photobooth attendant got some silly shots of your grandma and did a good job, etc.

i regret not doing this!

You shouldnt consider owning the business in your tipping decision! If they are setting fair prices they deserve tips for their good work anyway. Business owners have it even harder in many ways than their employees do- tip based on how well you feel the service was performed

Thanks for the input, everyone! I ended up tipping him a percentage of his services, and I'm really glad I did because he was awesome. I kept getting comments on what a good dj he was.