Miscellaneous expenses typically run about 5-8% of your budget and cover things like taxes, gratuities and other extras.
Expect to leave a traditional tip to wait staff, bartenders, limo drivers, parking attendants, delivery staff, wedding officiant, makeup artists and hairstylists.
Read your contract! Today, tipping is often included. An additional tip is optional if you received exceptional service or required extra assistance.
No need to tip business owners for exceptional service; for example, tip the DJ if he is an employee but not the owner. However, a personal note and gift are always appreciated.
Make a donation to the church or the officiant’s church. If the church or officiant do not require a fee, you should tip.
HOW MUCH TO TIP?
Hair stylists and makeup artists: Expected at 15-20%
Transportation: Expected at 15-20%
Parking attendant: Expected at $1 to $2 per car
Bartenders: Expected 10% of the total liquor bill (to be split among them)
Catering: Expected 15-20% or tip $50 to $100 per chef and $20 to $50 for each server delivery staff (florist, catering, rentals, etc.)
Delivery staff (florist, catering, rentals, etc.): Expected at $5 to $10 a person
Wedding Ceremony Officiant: Expected as donation to the church or tip to the officiant
Photographer/videographer: Optional at $50 to $200 per vendor
Ceremony musician or reception musician: Optional $25 to $50 or 15% per musician or $50+ for the DJ
Wedding planner: Optional at 10-20% or a personal gift
Florist: Optional at 10 to 15%
