Tipping

[Danielle9608]

I just read today that you are suppose to tip your Photographer and DJ. I have never heard of this until now ... well I have also never planned a wedding before now either. :D Have you heard of this? If so how much do you generally tip them?

[bichonlvr]

GREAT ? ...

Also what if they are private parties..meaning they own the company!!!!

[Danielle9608]

GREAT ? ...

Also what if they are private parties..meaning they own the company!!!!

In my case both are private parties. I def would understand the tipping factor if they worked for a company, because they may only make so much per hour.

[WebLady]

There has been discussion about this here before; I think it all depends on the situation. It depends on how much you are being charged for the service and/or if gratuities are included in the contracts.

Tips are not mandatory and I don't think most vendors expect to get tips (with the exception of servers, bartenders and such). Most of all I would consider tipping if the vendor did a really superb job showing that they actually cared about you and not just the job, anytime someone goes above and beyond KWIM

Also, keep in mind that a tip does not have to be cash; it could be a nice gift basket, flowers, thank you cards and referrals! Sometimes just thinking to feed your vendor at the reception is thoughtful enough.

[Danielle9608]

There has been discussion about this here before; I think it all depends on the situation. It depends on how much you are being charged for the service and/or if gratuities are included in the contracts.

Tips are not mandatory and I don't think most vendors expect to get tips (with the exception of servers, bartenders and such). Most of all I would consider tipping if the vendor did a really superb job showing that they actually cared about you and not just the job, anytime someone goes above and beyond KWIM

Also, keep in mind that a tip does not have to be cash; it could be a nice gift basket, flowers, thank you cards and referrals! Sometimes just thinking to feed your vendor at the reception is thoughtful enough.

I do plan to feed my photographer, her assistant and my DJ. Thank you this makes me feel better. Because I was reading that you should tip them from anywhere to 10%-15% of what you are paying for their services. This seemed like a bit much to me.

[WebLady]

I was reading that you should tip them from anywhere to 10%-15% of what you are paying for their services. This seemed like a bit much to me.Nah, if you do plan to tip I think $25-$50 dollars or so would be good enough. Most people do tip/donate the minister though, especially if he didn't charge or didn't charge much for the service.

[Danielle9608]

I am getting married by a JP. Do you tip them?

[tootsie]

We are not tipping any of our vendors. We are paying for the DJ's, photographer's, and my make-up artist's food at the reception. I agree that tipping is not mandatory. If you feel they gave exceptional service, then you could tip them. I wouldn't stress over it though.

[Nekochanpurr]

We are not tipping any of our vendors. We are paying for the DJ's, photographer's, and my make-up artist's food at the reception. I agree that tipping is not mandatory. If you feel they gave exceptional service, then you could tip them. I wouldn't stress over it though.

Ditto! I'm not worried about tipping with how much everyone charges.. As awful as that sounds, lol. I'm already pulling this wedding out of my.. Well, you know what.

[RevMatty]

I am getting married by a JP. Do you tip them?
Well again thats up to you.
I always say good service good tip, bad service.......
Me and my wife did tip our JP, cause he went out of his way to come and marry us, especially on a weekend at a courthouse.

[Danielle9608]

Well again thats up to you.
I always say good service good tip, bad service.......
Me and my wife did tip our JP, cause he went out of his way to come and marry us, especially on a weekend at a courthouse.

okay, thanks for the advice :)

[VenusElaine]

"Tipping", also known as a gratuity, is a totally personal option.
Originally, it was a little extra for service above and beyond the expected. Many vendors now write a gratuity into their contract. If this is so, no further tip should be rendered. Many people, however, deserve and have come to count on tips to make it in this world. Hairdressers, waitresses and waiters, and me (alteration specialist).
Tips need not be monetary. My biggest request from each of my Brides is a picture of them on their day. I have been promised many, but received few.
I have worked all-nighters, holidays, Sundays, and three days of my "vacation" to fulfill my obligations. I am not allowed to be sick, have an "off" day, or a personal day that is not planned three months in advance.
But in over ten years, I have never failed to deliver, or had a Bride walk down the aisle NAKED.

VenusElaine

[Danielle9608]

Thanks VenusElaine, that really does put a personal perspective I have not thought about before.

[frenchie]

Tips need not be monetary. My biggest request from each of my Brides is a picture of them on their day. I have been promised many, but received few.


Do you know if most wedding vendors wish for a photo of the happy couple on their day? I'm wondering if I should send one to everyone who does something or if that's just your personal preference?

[VenusElaine]

I really don't know about other vendors, but because I am intimately involved with the Bride and her gown, and am seldom present at the actual wedding,I always enjoy a photo of the Bride on her day.

VenusElaine