In most restaurants, a large party will have gratuity added to the bill. But, that does not mean that this is the right amount to tip (it may be too high or too low) and it does not mean that you have to pay for it at that level If you pay gratuity in the final bill of your service provided for your wedding, should you give a tip on top of this to the service provider?
However, which services rate a tip and how much is reasonable? It is also important to know when to tip. There are a number of different opportunities when you will have to give a tip. Some of these times are listed here and deserve attention.
Those that include a tip already in the final bill may be the caterer, the banquet managers, waiters, bartenders, and bridal consultants. Here, a tip is generally about 15%, but should only be provided if the service is over and beyond the standard since you are already tipping them in the bill.
You should tip the limousine driver for their service. Be sure to checkthe contract to see if there is an amount of gratuity already. If it already included, then it is not necessary. However, if not, or you receive high levels of service, a 15% tip is appropriate.
Florists, musicians and photographers are vendors that usually deserve a tip. If they do not list a gratuity in the contract, then a of 15% or even 20% is appreciated. For excellent service a larger gratuity is also proper and welcome.
Should the Rabbi, Priest, or Minister receive a Gratuity? This Gratuity should never be neglected since it is not usually provided somewhere else. The groom is responsible for this tip and should give the card and envelope to the best man to give to the Wedding Officiante BEFORE the ceremony as the minister often has to leave after the ceremony. This amount should not be less than $250. While it is a donation, it should always be provided. Also consider the distance the minister had to drive. When you consider that the wedding officiant is the one vendor that must be present for the wedding to actually take place and he or she must have the credentials, training, and skills to make your ceremony beautiful or not, then you realize what a bargain this truly is in the overall wedding budget.
Should you pay the Justice of the Peace? Since there may not be a set cost here, it is proper to give a gratuity of $50 to $100 for the civil servant who provides the ceremony. There is often a suggested donation posted in these offices for these services and it also appropriate to ask for the amount over the phone beforehand.
Tipping should not be something that is forgotten. If the groom can not remember to do the tipping, then the best man should step in. It is necessary to show appreciation and follow proper etiquette for tipping. - 16003
However, which services rate a tip and how much is reasonable? It is also important to know when to tip. There are a number of different opportunities when you will have to give a tip. Some of these times are listed here and deserve attention.
Those that include a tip already in the final bill may be the caterer, the banquet managers, waiters, bartenders, and bridal consultants. Here, a tip is generally about 15%, but should only be provided if the service is over and beyond the standard since you are already tipping them in the bill.
You should tip the limousine driver for their service. Be sure to checkthe contract to see if there is an amount of gratuity already. If it already included, then it is not necessary. However, if not, or you receive high levels of service, a 15% tip is appropriate.
Florists, musicians and photographers are vendors that usually deserve a tip. If they do not list a gratuity in the contract, then a of 15% or even 20% is appreciated. For excellent service a larger gratuity is also proper and welcome.
Should the Rabbi, Priest, or Minister receive a Gratuity? This Gratuity should never be neglected since it is not usually provided somewhere else. The groom is responsible for this tip and should give the card and envelope to the best man to give to the Wedding Officiante BEFORE the ceremony as the minister often has to leave after the ceremony. This amount should not be less than $250. While it is a donation, it should always be provided. Also consider the distance the minister had to drive. When you consider that the wedding officiant is the one vendor that must be present for the wedding to actually take place and he or she must have the credentials, training, and skills to make your ceremony beautiful or not, then you realize what a bargain this truly is in the overall wedding budget.
Should you pay the Justice of the Peace? Since there may not be a set cost here, it is proper to give a gratuity of $50 to $100 for the civil servant who provides the ceremony. There is often a suggested donation posted in these offices for these services and it also appropriate to ask for the amount over the phone beforehand.
Tipping should not be something that is forgotten. If the groom can not remember to do the tipping, then the best man should step in. It is necessary to show appreciation and follow proper etiquette for tipping. - 16003
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