Which Wedding Vendors Should I Tip?

Hey there! Do you wonder if you should tip your wedding vendors in the same way that you tip a waiter or waitress? As you plan your wedding, have the following questions crossed your mind?

• “How Much Should I Tip My Wedding Vendors?”
• “Which Wedding Vendors Should I Tip?”
• “What is the difference between a Gratuity and a Service Charge?”

Well you are not alone! This is a budget line item that numerous couples don’t understand. So, questions surrounding wedding vendor gratuities are probably some of the most common questions we receive from our “Day Of” Coordination clients.

Do You Have to Tip Your Wedding Vendors?

When you start booking your wedding vendors, you may wonder which professionals expect a tip and which do not. After all, you’re already investing in talented experts who bring your vision to life. So, do you have to tip your wedding vendors? The short answer: tipping isn’t required, but it’s always appreciated.

Tipping serves as a genuine way to thank those who go above and beyond. Many wedding professionals pour their heart, time, and energy into ensuring your day unfolds flawlessly. While some vendors include gratuity in their contracts, others leave it entirely up to you. It’s always best to review your agreement first so you know exactly what’s covered.

The Enlightened Creative Bundle of Wedding Budget Worksheets and Guidelines

To help our wedding planning clients, we created a chart for our couples to use and it details a list of Wedding Vendor Gratuity Guidelines. Our hope is that our couples find this helpful as they use it to plan for this budget line item. You can find the vendor gratuity guidelines in our Bundle of Wedding Budget Worksheets and Guidelines.

Check back tomorrow to find out the difference between a gratuity and a service charge.

Love & Soul Always, Kawania