here’s a tip
On today’s Fox 7 TV Segment we talked about who and who not to tip. Really, this is always at your discretion with the exception of a couple of vendors. It’s just bad form not to tip them (but again, if they don’t deserve it - you should not feel obligated).
Here’s the skinny on tipping:
1. Always prepare your tips in advance, with some thought. Put them into separate envelopes and cash is preferred. Even if you decide NOT to tip for some reason, you don’t want to be fumbling around at the last minute. Extra bonus? Give your tips to your wedding planner and he/she will distribute for you.
2. Check your contracts to be sure that gratuity is not already included. Doesn’t mean you can’t tip extra. I recommend if you are a member at a Country Club, bring $20 for each wait staff, as you will be seeing these people again!
3. Owners of a company is at your complete discretion. But a photographer that is not the owner (while it is still optional) allows more flexibility for tipping.
4. Anywhere from 10-20% of the bill is the general rule for tipping. That is a broad stroke approach to it, but it gives you an idea.
5. The officiant does not get a tip. It is an offering/gift. And should be enclosed in a nice Thank You card. Best man gives it to him/her. In this local area, anywhere from $100-$150 is the norm unless they have traveled a distance, then you should add more.
6. If you are on a tight budget, be sure to add a dollar figure early on so you can count on this money being available.
7. Finally, as wedding vendors, we cherish upon cherish….hand written thank you cards. I cannot tell you enough how much that means to us. And it is so cheap!!!!
Plan on! -saundra
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