Good service is generally rewarded with gratuity and the wedding industry is no exception. Tips are typically given at the end of the reception and you might want to consider putting your Best Man in charge of handing them out. Divide tips into sealed envelopes and give them to:
- Banquet Manager: 15-20% of the reception bill
- Wait staff: $20 each
- Bartenders: $25-40 each
- Restroom and coatroom attendants: 50 cents to $1 per guest
- Valets: 50 cents to $1 per car
- Limo drive: 15-20% of the total bill
- Deliver drivers (flowers, cake, etc): $10 each
- DJ/ band: $20-25 each
- Hairstylist and makeup artist: 15-20% of the bill
Before you start handing out cash, check your invoices — some vendors, especially caterers, include gratuity in their fees.
Source: The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner
