Which vendors do you tip?

Tips aren’t necessary, and you don’t need to tip that day. If a vendor didn’t perform to your standards don’t tip. I read that if someone owns their own company (like photographer) you don’t tip, and it’s not expected. Unless they went above and beyond then you can. Hair and makeup they might work for a larger company so tip. Don’t tip the venue, maybe the day of coordinator would be nice.

This article is a good place to start!


https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-tipping-guide

"Which vendors are you expected to tip?"

Any that provide exemplary service.

That includes those who own their own company.

"A gratuity is a sum of money customarily given by a client or customer to certain service sector workers for the service they have performed, in addition to the basic price of the service."

In addition to the basic price of the service.

Your photographer, for example, gave you a basic price of the service they provide. Gratuity is additional, and should be given for exemplary service.

I don't know what wedding mag moron came up with the "if they own their own business, you don't tip them" spiel. The origin of this, I presume, is because in America, tips are a way for crappy companies to get out of paying their employees a decent wage, and therefore customers are expected to subsidize this and pay tips to make up for what their employers aren't - but should be - paying them. That isn't what a gratuity actually is.

The basic price of the service covers their time, labor, and materials. Gratuity is for great service, whether they own their business or not.

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Agree with this. Only tip those who go above and beyond the call of duty and wait until after the wedding so you can assess their performance objectively. Do not tip for no shows, bad service or simply showing up to do their job. I’ve heard that a tip is at your discretion for business owners but a thank you gift only if they go above and beyond is appreciated. Make sure to send honest reviews afterwards to all platforms.