Yes, another tipping question!

Hey there Caitlin!

As gratuity is included in your bill with the venue, I would clarify with them who/what that covers. Once you know who isn’t covered, you decide what amounts to tip each.

This WeddingWire article provides a thorough guide on who to tip and what amounts, check it out - Exactly How Much To Tip Wedding Vendors: A Complete List.

Yes, guests should tip the bartender, even for a hosted soda, beer or wine.

As a venue coordinator is included with the venue, they don't typically receive a tip. If you would like to tip her, the amount is completely at your discretion. Would you be happy tipping her as you would a photographer, videographer or officiant as per the guide?

If you've gotten to know her personally during the time planning, perhaps you could get her a gift to say thank you?

This is not a popular opinion but weddings are already expensive enough without crazy tipping thrown on top but I’m not planning on tipping any of my vendors who own their own business (self-employed). They are getting the total value I’m paying for their services and should have priced it appropriately (and I’m not using the lowest cost bid vendors so definitely paying for quality services). So my photographer, DJ, and wedding planner I won’t plan on tipping. I’ll get them a nice card and thank you gifts.. I’ll tip servers /vendor staff and anyone who works for a company or is not self-employed (so if my HMUA brings an assistant, I’ll tip, etc.). If I gave 20% on all of these services I’d be paying at least an extra $2k. No thank you.