Tip Top Wedding Tipping

by Belle B. Carrclum

In most restaurants, a large party will have gratuity added to the bill. But, that does not mean that this is the right amount to tip (it may be too high or too low) and it does not mean that you have to pay for it at that level If you pay gratuity in the final bill of your service provided for your wedding, should you give a tip on top of this to the service provider?

But, Which Services And How Much? Knowing when to tip is just as important. There are several opportunities that you will have to give a tip at. Here's a breakdown of some you should take note of.

Those that include a tip already in the final bill may be the caterer, the banquet managers, waiters, bartenders, and bridal consultants. Here, a tip is generally about 15%, but should only be provided if the service is over and beyond the standard since you are already tipping them in the bill.

Should you tip the limousine Driver? The answer is, yes, but check the original contract to see if the tip is already included there. If it is included then, no. If it is not included, then a 15% gratuity is appropriate.

Should you tip Photographers, florists and musicians? If the tip is not provided in the contract, then a tip in the amount of 15% to 20% is appreciated. Of course, if the service exceeds expectations then more is appropriate.

Should the Rabbi, Priest, or Minister receive a Gratuity? This Gratuity should never be neglected since it is not usually provided somewhere else. The groom is responsible for this tip and should give the card and envelope to the best man to give to the Wedding Officiante BEFORE the ceremony as the minister often has to leave after the ceremony. This amount should not be less than $250. While it is a donation, it should always be provided. Also consider the distance the minister had to drive. When you consider that the wedding officiant is the one vendor that must be present for the wedding to actually take place and he or she must have the credentials, training, and skills to make your ceremony beautiful or not, then you realize what a bargain this truly is in the overall wedding budget.

Musicians and organists at the ceremony. These services may have gratuity in the contract, so make sure that you check first. This is only the case if you actually rent the church for use. If not, then a tip should be provided as well. The tip can range form $40 to $75 depending on the amount of service and the quality that is provided.

Proper Wedding Etiquette includes giving gratuities and should not be neglected. The Best Man can be assigned this responsibility if the Groom cannot or prefers not to do this. Following proper wedding etiquette in tipping shows genuine appreciation and class.

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Good Tipping Prevents Hard Feelings at Your Wedding

by Theodosius Wilklinson

The first thing to take note of is just who you should be tipping. One rule of thumb for this is to take a look at the final bill. Today, most of the opportunities for tips are often applied right to the final bill.

Which wedding vendors are normally tipped and what amount? Of equal importance is knowing the proper timing in tipping. You will have several times when you will need to tip a vendor. A list of these vendors and times are listed in this article.

Those that include a tip already in the final bill may be the caterer, the banquet managers, waiters, bartenders, and bridal consultants. Here, a tip is generally about 15%, but should only be provided if the service is over and beyond the standard since you are already tipping them in the bill.

Should you tip the limousine Driver? The answer is, yes, but check the original contract to see if the tip is already included there. If it is included then, no. If it is not included, then a 15% gratuity is appropriate.

Should you tip Photographers, florists and musicians? If the tip is not provided in the contract, then a tip in the amount of 15% to 20% is appreciated. Of course, if the service exceeds expectations then more is appropriate.

Priests, Rabbis and Clergymen. This is one tip not to be forgotten as it is not provided elsewhere. The groom should provide a tip to be given by the best man to the official. Commonly, this amount should not be less than $200. While it is a donation, it should always be provided. More should be provided if the official had to drive a long distance. If under contract with the Wedding Planner then the amount could be less. If the Officiant has a set fee then that should be the minimum amount and a tip could be 15% of that amount.

Musicians and organists at the ceremony. These services may have gratuity in the contract, so make sure that you check first. This is only the case if you actually rent the church for use. If not, then a tip should be provided as well. The tip can range form $40 to $75 depending on the amount of service and the quality that is provided.

Tipping should not be something that is forgotten. If the groom can not remember to do the tipping, then the best man should step in. It is necessary to show appreciation and follow proper etiquette for tipping.

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Modern Wedding Etiquette for the Modern Bride

by Dixie O Bryan

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Sophia and David shared their romantic proposal story that happened in the outskirts of Iowa. David had the ultimate surprise for Sophia that the latter did not happen to notice, a surprise weekend trip. After all, they have done this in several occasions so Sophia did not even bother to ask what is in store in that weekend.

But apparently, she grew restless as she learned that they were headed to Iowa because all she knew about the place is that it is a field of corn. She did not know of anything they might see there. So she began to ask David. But, David only offered a mysterious smile. Finally, they check in in an old Victorian home run by a little woman.

Again, David asked Sophia to go out and get some food. But before Sophia could even say anything, David brought her to this familiar bridge, which is featured in one of her favorite films. They got off and Sophia began to read the carvings on the bridge. As soon as she turned around, David was on his knee and pulled a romantic dialogue proposing marriage to her. Of course she said yes and they began to kiss. They are now happily married, a bride's dream come true

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If you like your marriage to be what you are dreaming of, then you will follow religiously what this powerful book will share with you. Wedding etiquette still exists even in the 21st century and this is rather important to bring your marriage day into a success. Most guests are turned off with improper etiquette especially in important and special social occasions so you do not want to go wrong on this.

Traditionally, wedding etiquette includes identifying correctly who pays for what. But as the new century unfolds and years had passed, this rule has been totally changed with women already asserting and showing what they can share in her wedding day. Since, both man and woman works, oftentimes they already share the burden and practice partnership even in finances for practical purposes.

Wedding etiquette centers on the show of concern and gratuity to those people who served beyond the expectations therefore some additional fees or tips are given. One important consideration too in etiquette is the roles of the main participants such as the mothers of bride and groom, the maid of honor and best man. These are carefully drawn so there is no stepping on each other's toes. It is also good to be reminded of the post-wedding ritual - the thank you cards. Of course, the invitations and ceremony etiquettes should not be neglected either.

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