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Tipping Etiquette

You can also show your appreciation to our vendors and staff by writing a review on Google, The Know, Wedding Wire, and by filling out the comment card after your event.
The following is a suggested guide for tipping:
Table
WHO?
HOW MUCH?
INDUSTRY STANDARD
1
Coordinator + Planning Team
$100-500
Yes
2
Banquet Captain
$50-100
Yes
3
Banquet Staff
$20-50 per person
Yes
4
Head Chef
$50-100
Optional
5
Bar
*bar will have a tip jar
Yes
6
DJ
$50-100
Yes
7
Florist
$20-50
Optional
8
Bakery
$20-50
Optional
9
Hair/Makeup
15-20% of total bill
Yes
10
Photographer/Videographer
$100-200
$50-100 per assistant
Optional
11
Officiant
If your officiant is affiliated with a house of worship, donate $100-300 to the institution OR $50-100 for a civil/independent officiant
Optional
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WHEN? You can drop off cash enveloped to your coordinator on the day of your wedding and he/she will distribute them to the appropriate vendors and staff.

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