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Wedding tipping guide: who to tip and how much
Common tip ranges for each vendor, when a tip is already included, and how to hand out envelopes without stress.
Free tool · Vendors & contracts: Vendor tipping planner
Build your tip envelope list with common ranges for each vendor, and a total to take out before the day.
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$1,800–$2,4001800–2400% · Only if gratuity is not already included.
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$300–$450300–450% · Split among bartenders; skip if included.
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$180–$300180–300% · Tip each artist.
$100–$400$50–$200 each · Owners often don’t expect a tip.
$50–$150$50–$150 each · Optional; more for long nights.
$0–$0$0–$0 each · Per musician.
$50–$100$50–$100 each · Or a donation to the house of worship.
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$0–$00–0% · Check whether gratuity is included.
$40–$80$10–$20 each · Florist, rentals, cake.
$0–$300$0–$300 each · Optional — a note or gift is also lovely.
Envelopes to prepare$2,520 – $4,1808 vendors. Label each envelope with the name and amount, and give them to one trusted person.
These are common ranges quoted by planners and etiquette guides, not requirements. Read every contract: many already include a service charge or gratuity.
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How to use it
- 01Switch on the vendors you’ve booked.
- 02Enter bills or head counts for each.
- 03Print the envelope list and give it to one trusted person.
Good to know
Do you tip wedding vendors?
It is customary for service staff, drivers, hair and makeup and anyone who isn’t the business owner. Check contracts for included gratuity first.
How much do you tip a wedding DJ?
Often $50–$150 if the DJ isn’t the owner, or 10–15% of the fee.
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