Venue: The Palmetto Club & FishHawk Ranch | Photography: Creative FX Studios
Weddings are expensive. We get it. With the cost of the “little things” quickly adding up, you might think that tipping your vendors will impact your budget too much. Although tipping is never expected, it is a great way to show gratitude to the people who have been helping you along the way. Leading up to your wedding, your vendors are spending countless hours to ensure that everything goes smoothly, so setting aside additional “thank you” funds is a great way to show appreciation.
Decor/Rental Company
Although you’re already paying a delivery fee, it’s likely that cost is going towards insurance and the fueling of the truck. Depending on the amount of labor involved, it is nice to give each of the workers some additional money to thank them for setting everything up.
Tipping Protocol: Recommended
How much? $20.00 – $30.00 per person
Planner/Coordinator
This person has been with you since day one. They’ve likely been available to you at all hours and have dedicated time to not only you, but all of your other vendors to ensure that the setup goes without any hiccups.
Tipping Protocol: Recommended
How much? 10 – 20 percent
Director of Sales
The venue’s DOS is the one who shows off the space before you even sign a contract. Once you’ve placed a deposit, they are with you during a lot of the planning process (e.g. menu selection and tastings). During your wedding day they are there before the ceremony starts and well on through most of the reception. Due to the long and uncertain hours, it is definitely nice to give them some form of appreciation.
Tipping Protocol: Optional
How much? $100.00 – $150.00
Photographer/Videographer
The service of a photographer and a videographer is to provide you with keepsakes to look back on. Although it’s never expected to give them more than their standard rate, it is a great way to show gratitude for the work that they’ve put in.
Tipping Protocol: Optional
How much? $50.00 – $75.00 per person
Hairstylist and Makeup Artist
Tipping is definitely expected in this field because the artists are likely contracted out from another company to provide a service to you. Just like a hair salon, you can anticipate tipping between 15 to 25 percent (and maybe a little extra if they did a phenomenal job).
Tipping Protocol: Recommended
How much? 15 – 25 percent
At the end of the day, any form of gratuity is greatly appreciated from all vendors. It’s a great way to say thank you to all of the work that they’ve done and show appreciation for their services.
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