Tipping Guide

An important note at the top of this resource guide: Tips are never required

Tips are just one way to show your gratitude for your vendor team for creating an amazing day/experience. Before you budget for a tip, double check the contract to see if one has been factored in for you. If you’re unsure about an item on your invoice (such as a service fee), be sure to reach out to that vendor to confirm the intention. These amounts are purely suggestions, and you should always do what feels right for you, your circumstances, and your budget.

Please also consider leaving reviews for your vendors in lieu of, or in addition to, monetary tips.

Highly Suggested

Reception Staff: 15 - 20% of food/drink fee*

Delivery People / Set Up Staff: $5 - $10 per person

Hair / Makeup Artists: 15 - 25% of total service

Transportation: 15 - 20% of total service*

Optional

Photo / Video Team: $50 - $200 per vendor (5 - 10%)

Officiant: $50 - $100 or a donation to the organization

Ceremony Musicians: $15 - $20 per musician

Reception Musicians: $25 - $35 per musician

Reception DJ: 15 - 20% or up to $150

Wedding Planner: 10 - 20% of total services, up to $500 ^

If They are Present on Wedding Day

Baker, Florist, Stationer, etc: 10% or $50 - $100 or small gift

Notes

*Gratuity is often included in the contract for these vendors.

^ I include this solely because people have asked - I do not expect a tip, even if we are tipping other vendors.