Tipping in general represents something of a complicated social standard. Tipping waiters is generally regarded as expected, and there’s something of a hierarchy involved when it comes to tipping standards. Tips represent a certain percentage of the bill, and giving a tip that’s over fifteen percent of the cost of the bill is widely regarded as positive. It should be noted that failing to tip most members of the wedding staff is not going to represent a breach of etiquette that’s on the same level as failing to tip a waiter, but there are still certain conventions involved.
The delivery and set-up staff should be tipped if they did a great job, and giving each person between $5 – $10 upon delivery is a good idea. When it comes to the reception and catering staff, as well as the transportation staff, gratuity may already be included. However, if there is no gratuity that has already been offered, giving these staff members tips of 15% – 20% at the reception or after the final ride is a good idea. Tipping the hair and makeup staff is one of the most clear-cut cases at the wedding: it is necessary to give them tips of 15% – 20% percent after the styling process is complete.
Giving tips to the wedding planner, the photographer, or the staff that’s recording the wedding videos can be actively offensive if these individuals own their respective businesses, but it can be a nice gesture if they don’t. Giving 15% of the fee will work. Tipping the officiant can also be a random act of kindness. Tips for the DJ, the band, or the ceremony musicians are not required, but giving each music professional around $25 dollars can still be a friendly gesture.
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