0:32 Welcome back to the Guide Gals! Today we will be talking about how to tip your wedding vendors
0:38 Tipping may be an expense you just remembered so we are here to show you why it is necessary!
1:13 Beverages of the Day!
2:38 Let’s lay our foundation for tipping
2:48 Read over your contracts!
3:14 If gratuity is included, tipping is not necessary
3:25 What is a service charge and what makes it different than a gratuity
4:15 You are not required to tip business owners
4:45 Prep your tips in advance
5:35 Tipping is never mandatory
6:20 Think about tips as you budget your wedding!
6:54 Expected Tip 1: Delivery and Set Up
7:48 It is customary to tip someone who delivers or sets up something for your wedding
7:54 $5-20 per person is the industry average based on the complexity of the setup
8:32 Give this tip upon delivery
9:03 Additional ways to thank these people is by supplying them with coffee, drinks, or snacks!
9:37 Expected Tip 2: The Officiant
9:42 This one can get tricky because some officiants can not accept a monetary gift
10:10 Give them something at your rehearsal dinner!
11:08 Expected Tip 3: Makeup Artists and Hairstylists
11:43 15-20% tip is normal per stylist
12:03 Give it to them right after everyone’s hair and makeup is done
12:35 Check your contract first tips
12:53 Check your contract first tip 1: Bartenders
13:10 Wedding guests should not be asked to tip
13:25 10-20% of the overall alcohol bill is normal (split between bartenders)
13:40 Give this to them at the end of the reception
14:06 Check your contract first tip 2: Catering staff
14:10 15-20% of the food and beverage bill
14:25 Cash tips for each specific role
14:30 Give this to them at the end of the reception
14:36 Check your contract first tip 3: Transportation
14:50 15-20% for transportation given to them upon pickup or after the last ride
15:11 Check your contract first tip 4: Venue Attendants
15:18 A gratuity will most likely be included but if not expect to tip $1-2 per guest/car given at beginning of the wedding
16:03 Optional Tip 1: Wedding Coordinator/Planner
16:30 If they go above and beyond, you should definitely tip them
16:37 How much should you tip them or gift giving as a tip!
17:15 You can give this to them at the end of your reception or after your honeymoon
17:32 Optional Tip 2: DJs or Musicians
17:46 What to tip each musician
18:15 Give this to them right after their performance
18:25 Optional Tip 3: Floral Designer
19:00 What you should tip
19:05 Give this to them upon arrival or departure
19:36 Optional Tip 4: Photo Booth Attendant
19:50 Tip them based on time or amount of guests
20:18 Optional Tip 5: Photographer and Videographers
20:34 They do so much so tipping them is really kind!
20:50 $50-200 per photographer/videographer is a good gift
21:30 Get our worksheet on all this tip information on our website.
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