How To Tipping Your Wedding Vendors

Lots of people want to save some money at their wedding. When you’re already digging into your savings for so many wedding expenses, reserving space in your budget for gratuities on top of all the other costs can be a real challenge.

1.Double check your contract: Some vendors like caterers and limo companies will automatically charge 15 to 20 percent gratuity, which you may be expected to pay prior to the wedding as a condition of your contract. Carefully read the contract to avoid double tipping on accident.
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2.Don’t tip the owner: Customarily, only employees of larger companies receive tips—not the business owners. So, if your photographer is also the owner of the studio, there’s no need to tip him/her. However, if your self-employed wedding planner has designed and executed your event from scratch and pulled it off seamlessly, you might want to express gratitude with a tip by offering up to $500, 15 percent of her fee, or a really nice personal gift.

3.Reward amazing effort: Beyond the customary tips, when someone exceeds your expectations consider thanking them with a gift certificate, a bottle of wine, or another tangible token.
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4.Deliver most tips on the wedding day. Designate your wedding planner, best man, or trusted friend or relative to hand out tips at the end of the event. A sealed envelope labeled with the vendor’s name is perfect. Consider adding a handwritten note with “Thank you so much for everything!” as a nice gesture.

5.Remember to send thank-you notes. A follow-up thank-you note is sometimes a treasured tip on its own. Think about also posting a positive online review and/or referring the vendor to a friend.

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