The Smart Bride's Guide to Gratuity
Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist
How Much: 15 to 25 percent; 30 percent if work done on-site
When: Time of service
Ceremony Musician
How much: $20 to $25 per person
When: After the ceremony
DJ
How much: $50 to $150
When: At the end of the night or within a few days with a thank-you note
Wedding Planner
How Much: 15 to 20 percent
When: At the end of the night or within a few days with a thank-you note
On-Site Coordinator
How Much: 15 to 20% of the food and drink fee (usually between $100 and $300)
When: At the end of the night
Wait Staff/Bartenders
How much: $20 to $30 per waiter and $25 to $40 for each bartender, depending on the type of bar service, if not already included in your total price
When: At the end of the night (give the money to banquet manager)
Rental Delivery People
How much: $5 to $10 per person
When: Time of service
Officiant
How much: Often a donation to the house of worship – anywhere from $100 to $500 – will be made in lieu of payment/gratuity. For nondenominational officiants, anywhere from $50 to $100 (on top of the fee) or an invite to the reception is a nice gesture.
When: After the ceremony
Drivers
How much: 15 to 20%, often included in the contract
When: Time of service
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