Tipping Etiquette

Your wedding is made up of a talented team of artists and various moving parts, ensuring that the entire day is executed flawlessly for both you and your guests. Tipping he service providers who went above and beyond is always a nice gesture and should be treated the same way you would tip a barista who remembers your drink order every morning or a waiter that provided exceptional service.

Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist

  • Protocol: Optional

  • Suggested: 10-15%

  • When To Tip: At the end of your service

Kitchen & Service / Waitstaff

  • Protocol: Expected

  • Suggested: $20-$50 per person

  • When To Tip: Drop off cash envelopes with labels to the day of coordinator to hand out at the end of the evening.

Wedding Officiant

  • Protocol: Optional

  • Suggested: Donate $50-$200 to the church or synagogue (if applicable) and for the officiant a top of $25-50.

  • When To Tip: Drop off a cash envelope labeled to the day of coordinator to hand out at the end of the ceremony.

Ceremony Musicians

  • Protocol: Optional

  • Suggested: $20-$25 per musician

  • When To Tip: Drop off a cash envelope labeled to the day of coordinator to hand out at the end of the ceremony.

Photographer & Videographer

  • Protocol: Optional

  • Suggested: $50-$100 per photographer/videographer

  • When To Tip: Drop off a cash envelope labeled to the day of coordinator to hand out at the end of the reception/when their booked time ends.

Wedding Reception Support Staff (Valet, Bathroom Attendant, Bartender, Movers, etc.)

  • Protocol: Recommended

  • Suggested: 10-15% of the food/beverage bill

  • When To Tip: Drop off cash envelopes with labels to the day of coordinator to hand out at the end of the evening.

Band or DJ

  • Protocol: Optional

  • Suggested: $25-$50 per musician; $50-$150 for DJ’s

  • When To Tip: Drop off cash envelopes with labels to the day of coordinator to hand out at the end of the evening.

Transportation

  • Protocol: Expected

  • Suggested: 10-15% of the total bill

  • When To Tip: At the end of the night/or after your last ride

Wedding Planner/Coordinator

  • Protocol: Optional

  • Suggested: 10-15% up to $500 (or non-monetary gift)

  • When To Tip: After the reception or with a thank you note

WEDDING VENDORS TEND TO BAND TOGETHER AND GO ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY, SO IF THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE WHO PROVIDED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, NOT MENTIONED ON THIS LIST, OF COURSE IT IS ALWAYS NICE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR EFFORTS. FOR EXAMPLE: IF YOUR FLORIST WENT OUT OF HER WAY TO FIND A SPECIFIC EXOTIC FLOWER TO INCORPORATE IN YOUR ARRANGEMENTS.