How To Tip Your Vendors

Tipping vendors is expected and proper. Below is a sample letter I send each of my clients five weeks before their big day.

Tipping Vendors

Hi Groom and Bride, you are almost there, just 5 more weeks! This is a guideline for tipping on your wedding day. Please note that this is only a guideline, feel free to add or delete where you see fit. All amounts can be sent to me to distribute during your event.

Note that highlighted/italic items do not apply for your event.

Tamara

Vendor Type Guidelines Tip amount

Hairstylist/Makeup 15-20% $

Limo drivers 15-20% or $30 each $

Delivery & setup staff $10-$15 each $

Florist $150-$250 total to divide among staff $

Officiant $50-100 $

Ceremony site $100; $500 if they do not charge you $

Wedding coordinator 15% or up to $500 $

Music: Ceremony 10-15% or $25 each musician $

Music: Band & DJs 15%, but not over $50 per person $

Banquet Manager $100-$200 $

Banquet Captain (onsite) $50 - $150 $

Waitstaff/Bartenders $25-$35 each $

Baker $100-$200 total to divide among staff $

Photographer $50-$200 total to divide among staff $

Videographer $50-$200 total to divide among staff $

Restroom attendants $1 each guest $

Coatroom attendants $1 each guest (dependent on weather) $