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https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-vendor-tipping-cheat-sheet

You're not expected to give your shutterbugs any money beyond their normal fees. But if the wedding photographer or videographer doesn't own the studio, consider tipping each person (or give a certain amount with a thank-you note to disperse to staff).

http://www.realsimple.com/weddings/budget/guide-wedding-tipping

Check Your Contracts

“Many gratuities are built into the price quotes for major items like catering?typically 15 to 20 percent?or smaller things like limos,” says Alan Fields, coauthor of Bridal Bargains ($15, amazon.com). Read carefully to avoid unnecessarily double-tipping. “If the gratuity is not included in the contract, you might consider adding it in the contract so you don’t have to deal with it on the day,” suggests Anna Post, author of Do I Have to Wear White? Emily Post Answers America’s Top Wedding Questions ($15,

Don’t Tip the Owners

If your photographer owns the studio, there’s no need to tip him. The same goes for bands not booked through an agency and the beauty-shop owner who does your hair.

http://www.brides.com/story/guide-to-tipping-wedding-vendors

Check your contract: Some businesses like caterers and transportation companies may automatically include the gratuity—usually 15 to 20 percent of the total bill, which you pay in advance as a condition of your contract. Read the contract carefully to avoid accidentally double-tipping.

Don't tip the owner: A vendor who's self-employed or is the owner of a business is generally not tipped. So, if your photographer owns the studio, there's no need to tip him. The same goes for bands not booked through an entertainment agency and the hair-salon owner who does your updo

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/226661/tipping-wedding-vendors

Photographers, Videographers, Florists, and Wedding Coordinators

For people who own their own businesses, as many of these vendors do, tipping isn't necessary. "They've already negotiated their fees and expect only that amount of money," says Jeremy Faryar of LIFEstories Film, a New York City videography company that specializes in weddings. For photographers, videographers, and florists who do not own their own businesses, tip $30 to $50; wedding coordinators should be given about $50 to $100.

Catering Staff (Waiters, Bartenders, Chefs, Etc.)

Many caterers include a gratuity in their contract to be divided up among the workers, but be sure to ask. If the gratuity isn't included, plan on tipping all staff members, including the catering or banquet manager, waiters, bartenders, chefs, and other essential workers who help serve guests.

Most catering staff members receive a decent hourly wage, so you needn't go overboard on their tips. You can calculate the tip as a percentage of the cost of your total catering bill. Figure on paying about 15 to 20 percent of the amount for the banquet manager to share with the kitchen and serving staff. Another way to compute the gratuity is to offer a flat amount for each worker, which is often a more economical method, especially if your catering company is expensive. You'll want to give roughly $100 to $200 for the catering or banquet manager, $50 each for chefs (and bakers), and $20 to $30 each for waiters and kitchen staff, divided into separate envelopes.

http://www.bridalguide.com/blogs/the-budget-guru/how-to-tip-wedding-vendors

Photographer and videographer:

You're not required to tip them if they own the studio. If they don't, then giving them an extra $50 to $200 is a nice gesture. If there are two or three shooters, giving a $50 to $100 tip to each person (who doesn't own the business) is optional.

Ceremony staff and reception staff:

It's not mandatory to tip the ceremony staff, reception staff and delivery staff, but if you'd like to, then you can offer them $20-$50 each.

Catering:

If your contract doesn't include gratuity, you should tip 15 to 20 percent of the total bill. Another way to tip is offering $50 to $100 for each chef and $20 to $50 per server.

http://southernweddings.com/2012/03/28/southern-etiquette-tipping-wedding-vendors/

Wedding Photographer or Videographer

Should I tip? As most photographers and videographers own their own businesses, tipping is not expected or required in this case. Again, a personal gift is always a lovely touch.

Wedding Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist

Should I tip? Yes, this is one area where a gratuity is definitely expected. However, the owning-their-own-business exception is still in effect, so keep that in mind.

How much? 15-20%, just as you would for a normal appointment

When? On the day of your wedding, after she’s finished getting you prettified

Wedding Reception Band or DJ

Should I tip? It’s completely optional, but somewhat common. For bands that book their own gigs (i.e. separate from an entertainment agency), tipping is not customary.

How much? If you choose to tip, set aside $20-$50 per musician or $25-$150 for DJs

When? Before they leave the reception

Wedding Reception Staff

Should I tip? Oh boy, this one’s the big guy. Yes, you should tip, but make sure a gratuity is not already included in your contract.

How much? There are two ways to tip. The first is to tip as a percentage of the cost of your total catering bill – 15-20%. The second way (which is often more economical), is to tip each staff member individually. If you’re going that route, here is the rule of thumb: catering manager, banquet manager, headwaiter, or maitre d’: $100-$300 or 1-3% of food and beverage fees; chef: $50-$100; waiters and kitchen staff: $20-$30 each; bartenders: 10% of the total liquor bill (to be split among them) or $20-$25 per bartender

When? Before you leave the reception

Also check out WW's tipping guide!!

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/etiquette-advice/wedding-tipping-guide