How to Tip Vendors at Your Wedding and Make Your Life Easier

Weddings are not only about two people but there is a lot that goes behind the scenes for hosting a successful and memorable wedding. From taking care of tiny bit details to sourcing material and making last-minute checks, there is a lot that one needs to take care of. Keeping that in mind we have thoughtfully curated for you a list of things you should keep handy and understand how tipping the staff sometimes maybe the right easy to get things done and quickly. 

1. For Your Wedding Planner

It is your choice to show your gratitude and appreciation especially if you know the wedding planner was excellent and did a really good job. You don’t need to give monetary tips if you’re not sure about them and can buy a nice, thoughtful gift instead. Whatever you choose, do consider giving them the gift or envelope after your reception. In case that’s not possible, sending something right after the honeymoon works well. Even including a thank-you note with the gift like professional shots from the wedding for their portfolio goes a long way.

2. Hairstylists and Make-up Artists

It’s considered a really nice gesture to tip your stylists at the salon who help you get ready for the wedding. A good idea is to tip between 15 and 25 per cent. You should add a little more if there’s a sudden wardrobe or beauty crisis and they help you quickly take care of it. Tip them right after the service is over.

3. Wedding Setup Staff

This is especially important if you know they’ll be taking care of really important equipment and delivering things like the wedding cake, making sure it reaches your venue safely. A small tip is a good way to say thanks to each person. Do make arrangements for envelopes with tips a few days before the wedding and give them to the manager who can then distribute them to her staff. You can also get someone from the wedding party to distribute a few envelopes if you prefer that.

4. Other Vendors

If you know your vendors like the team of photographers and the transportation guys have worked extra hard to ensure everything goes smoothly, you can thank them by getting something for them if you’re not sure how offering more money will come across. Buying small gifts for everyone and handing them over, neatly wrapped in a beautiful gesture and will put a smile on the faces of all your vendors—so is writing them a positive online review after your big day.

5. Always Ask Your Parents

This one is a difficult topic to get through especially when it comes to the priest who’ll be conducting your ceremony, for example. You can ask your parents to help you out with the official protocol and work accordingly. This is especially important because you don’t want to offend anyone and avoid committing a faux-pas. Someone experienced will be able to offer you solid advice on what’s necessary.

We hope now that we fed you some hacks as to how to tip some money and get work done quickly. With these easy hacks, you will be able to take a backseat and enjoy your function to the core. without having to worry about the catering, the baker, wedding choreographer or the florist or something else you will be able to look at your daughter/son tying the knot in sheer happiness. 

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