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How much should I tip my wedding vendors? |
Here's how much I'm paying, how much should I tip? *Photographer: $1600 *DJ: $950 *Limo Driver: $225 for a 15 minute ride (and his waiting time of course) *Florist: $700 (I wasn't sure about this one) And here's a sticky situation: The hairstylist that did my trial said she'd come to my house instead of making me go to the salon and told me she'd charge me no more than the salon price...so I figured what the heck. When I called her to book her for my wedding day, she quoted me $15 higher than I paid in the salon (probably cuz my hair is long and it took 2 hours and now she knows that) and then told me she charges a $50 travel charge, but since I'm only 10 MINUTES AWAY (!!!!!) she would only charge me $30. Should I still tip her? I mean, now she's getting all our money (me and 3 other people) under the table and charging me for her to drive 10 lousy minutes...opinions please!!!! Tipping is definitely optional ... but if you are pleased with the services provided, then a small tip is always nice. Florists, photographers and videographers generally don't get tipped. Other vendors, like the printer who did your invites, also do not get tipped. Most of what they are making off of your purchase is profit so a tip isn't necessary. The DJ, singers, musicians, hair and make-up should all get 5-15% of what they charged - again, if you're super pleased. If you're having a caterer, then the servers usually get $20 each or so. The limo driver will also be fine with about $20-$30. Source(s): Certified Wedding Specialist (www.eleganzaintima.com) i wouldn't tip the hair stylist.. or any of them for that matter or they wouldn't have charges in the first place, they are bell boys or anything.. maybe tip the limo driver The only tip she would get from me after those prices would be when to plant her corn................ I have never heard of tipping the photographer, DJ or florist. The limo driver can get $20 and since the hairdresser is not at a salon and is getting a set fee I don't think she needs a tip either. I wouldn't tip anyone on your list. You are paying them for their services. As for the hair dresser I think you could add 20 to her cost for going out of her way (not just the drive but she has to bring her things and is out of her comfort zone). The ones I tipped at my wedding (ones that did not have a set price for services); the preacher, organist, and vocalist. Dont tip!!! COMPLAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is unfair!!!!!! Call the manager tell them what happened and never go back to that place!! |
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