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Sara
Just Said Yes June 2021

Reception: Who do i tip and how much?

Sara, on May 28, 2021 at 10:40 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

I need some good guidance on reception tipping: Who, and how much?

1) Venue coordinator. She's in charge of making sure enough tables are in there, coordinating with the bar and the caterer, etc.

2) AV setup guy from the venue who will be setting up the big-screen TV and possibly starting the slideshow. There is a separate fee for this service.

3) Bar staff from the venue. There is an hourly charge per server.

4) Catering staff; it's a separate company with a separate contract, and gratuity might be built in (I need to look!)

5) Florist; they'll be delivering the centerpieces although not setting up. There is a delivery fee.





4 Comments

Latest activity by Lynnie, on June 2, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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    Super July 2020
    Cool ·
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    I tipped all of those people + the officiant. 15-20% for all of them.
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Tip the ones who go above and beyond. Do not tip bad service or no shows.
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  • M
    Super June 2021
    Melanie ·
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    I used this as a guideline: https://www.brides.com/story/complete-list-wedding-vendors-gratuity-tip-how-much

    Venue coordinator: is there a service fee in the contract? I wouldn't tip unless they were exceptional

    AV setup: yes

    Bar staff: yes, unless included in the contract

    Catering staff: yes, unless included in the contract

    Florist: not required, but I'd give the delivery person $20-$30 as a thank you

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Hi Sara! Here's a helpful tipping guide you can check out that breaks everything down in detail:

    Exactly How Much To Tip Wedding Vendors: A Complete List

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