How Much Should You Tip? Wedding Gratuity Tips
How Much Should You Tip? Wedding Gratuity Tips
When budgeting for a wedding, keep in mind the gratuity tips that you have to hand out on the day of your wedding – and put them in your wedding budget. When paying for your wedding reception, the tax and gratuity will be included in the final price of the wedding. However, it is proper etiquette to tip wedding suppliers if you are happy with their services. The biggest tip, and most common courtesy, is to tip the Maitre ‘D. Expect to tip your Maitre D’ around 2.5% of the total reception. For most people this is about $500 – yeah, not bad for one night’s work? Some receptions suggest tipping the Captains and the Bride’s assistant, that’s truly your choice. Here’s the full breakdown of who you are expected to tip:
Wedding Service Tips:
- Maitre D - As discussed above, you typically provide 2.5% of your total reception free as gratuity to the Maitre D.
- Wedding Band – In addition to tipping the Maitre ‘D, if you choose to use a Band, you will be expected to tip each of the band members. It is common to tip the band members between $25 – $50 each for their work.
- Limo Driver / Transportation – Typically transportation drivers are tipped 15 – 20% of the total bill. However, often times tax and tip is included in the total price – keep that in mind before handing out some cash.
- Seamstress / Dress Fitter / Tuxedo Fitter - You should tip around $10 – $30 for their services.
- Photographer -Photographers range greatly in price, typically 10% is a generous tip for a typical photographer, however, many photographers are pricey and 10% can be over $500. Shoot (no pun intended) to tip your photographer between $40 – $100 dependent upon the total charge.
- Makeup Artists, Hairstylist, Beautician – Beauticians are typically tipped between 15 – 20% of their total fee.
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