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Tipping Who?

NextChapterReady, on May 14, 2019 at 10:05 AM Posted in Planning 0 9

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Hi All!

So I'm trying to budget and plan for all of the tipping I will need to do for the wedding day with my vendors. Can anyone tell me if I'm leaving something out? So far I know we'll be tipping the priest, church wedding coordinator, server boys, reception coordinator, hair and makeup artists, and photographer and DJ. The photographer and DJ own their own businesses so we were thinking of including a nice gift card and card instead of a cash tip for them. Food is done through the reception venue so no caterer. The limo driver's tip is included in the cost of the rental. Am I missing anyone?

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Latest activity by Dachelle, on May 14, 2019 at 12:44 PM

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Future Mrs. K · on May 14, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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I think it sounds like you covered everyone. Does the reception venue have servers? You could maybe do something for them.
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NextChapterReady · on May 14, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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It's a buffet line and we are having stationed appetizers so other than the bartenders I don't think so! But I did forget about the bartenders, thank you!
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Future Mrs. K · on May 14, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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Sounds like you got everyone!
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Shannon · on May 14, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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Check with your DJ and caterer about extra people they might be bringing. Like DJ might bring a lighting guy or something and they expect you to tip them. My sister in law was just telling me how the day of her wedding they decided to bring in extra people and she was pissed that it was some how her responsibility to include them.
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Amanda · on May 14, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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I went off this, hope it helps!
Tips on Tipping Wedding Vendors
Tipping Who?
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Dachelle · on May 14, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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General rule on tipping: If they are the owner of their business, you don't tip. If they are an employee, you should tip.
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NextChapterReady · on May 14, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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No extra people for that but that is crazy for your SIL! I would be super mad too!!!
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Lisa · on May 14, 2019 at 12:39 PM
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I was curious after reading this. My photog owns her business so I would have never thought about tipping her.
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Dachelle · on May 14, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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The idea is that owners set their own prices so they should be setting these for the cost of living but employees are at the mercy of the owners. Some owners expect tipping because it's become so commonplace in the US though.
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