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Tipping Vendors

Caitlin, on September 17, 2024 at 08:09 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 4
Hi all! I did try and take a look through the discussion boards out there and wasn’t seeing anything too recent (ie 2024). I’m wondering what everyone’s thoughts are / what people did, in regard to tipping? I’m an October 2024 bride in Ontario.


My thoughts being everything is so expensive as it is, and while I want to appreciate a good service, I’m also torn as to whether these sort of fees are built into the original cost. If I go by the formula of anywhere between 10 to 20% based off of the type of vendor, in some cases I’m looking at a $500 tip which just doesn’t seem reasonable to me. But perhaps I’m wrong? If it is percentage base, is there a hard cut off? (Ie 20% up to $200)
We have: hair, makeup, MC, officiant, DJ, planner, photographer and videographer

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Latest activity by Amanda, on October 15, 2024 at 20:59
  • Amanda
    Featured August 2022 British Columbia
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    Thank you! We thought so too and our two vendors really loved the thoughtful gift as well

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  • The Magoks
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    Such a great idea!!

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  • Kate
    Featured August 2022 Ontario
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    Hi Caitlin,

    I hear you - going by the percentage felt like a large amount on top of already a premium price. So we just decided on an amount $50-$100 and put in an envelope with a Thank You Card.

    We tipped hair & make up, photographer, catering staff (bartender, chef, and 2 servers), and live band.

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  • Amanda
    Featured August 2022 British Columbia
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    My husband and I only tipped our photographer and our day of coordinator. We had asked them what their favorite restaurant was and gave them a gift card . Something a bit more personal

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