vendor tipping etiquette

[TammyB]

I ended up tipping Juan, only because he ended up sticking around for an extra 1/2 hour to take some pics of our toast. But I don't think it was expected, in fact Cain said when he gave it to him he was completely thrown off by it..

[gkashmira]

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Originally Posted by raisinblur Are you suppose to tip your wedding photographer? If so, how much? I'm also having engagement photos done and my photographer is charging a separate fee for this session. Do I need to give her a tip for this first? And then give her another tip after she does my wedding? Thanks in advance!

We did not tip our photographer.

I did however tip our videographers - marci & Enrique - because they stayed later than they had to to get the bouquet toss and Marci was so supportive the whole day before and night of.

[robindepaula]

As a photographer myself, I never expect tips from my clients. I do like it when I receive a thank you for the hard work in the form of a card, testimonial, etc.

[foxytv]

Good post and good response. Good to know!!!

[RiuBride2b]

I think tipping is not necessary but depending how things work the day of our wedding, a tip may be worth it along with a thank you card!!!

[TammyWright]

no tipping..yes to the testimonials...

 

i tried to tip my videographer and he flat out refused...so i asked if i could at least tip his assistant and he agreed to that

[raisinblur]

Definitely good to know, thanks! I like the idea of the thank you card and small gift.

[nancylou7]

Hello everyone

Just wondering if people are going to be tipping the WC and waiter etc. or are they bringing gifts??

[Jenn]

This topic has been discussed before... here are a few links

 

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t11451

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t8731

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t5267

 

I personally tipped everyone, no gifts

[nancylou7]

Thanks for the links, I will go through them