Weddings
tend to be expensive,
especially when hiring specialists like limousine drivers and caterers. No doubt. What follows are two common questions with my
answers about tipping. How much and for
whom?
Dear
Polite One,
Which
vendors do I tip and how much? Can I tip them later?
Reluctant
Tipper
Dear Reluctant
Tipper,
Some
do expect a 15% tip,
such as a caterer and waitstaff, delivery truck and limousine driver, and
bartender. But most are not tipped
unless they provided an unexpected, special service beyond what they agreed to
in the contract. Note, the tip should be
paid at the time of service.
Dear
Polite One,
Should we
tip our wedding vendors? And if so, how much and who exactly (like the church
organist, the officiant, etc.?) My fiancé says that it seems crazy since
we're already paying so much for their services. At the same time, I know they're working
really hard and I don't want us to seem impolite.
Tipped
Dear
Tipped,
Tipping
has become quite an issue these days.
After all, vendors are being paid well for their services already. But some tipping
has become the norm and expected by some.
We typically tip the caterer and servers 15%-20% of the food and drink
bill. Bartenders are usually tipped
10%-15%. Limousine drivers are tipped
15%-20%. And if the musicians are
amazing (organist included), an extra $20 is a good tip. Now, all these figures are typical but also
optional. The officiate is invited to
the reception, so that is his/her tip.
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