Tips on Tipping
These are just some ideas for how and when to tip the various vendors involved in your wedding. By all means tip higher if the service is phenomenal. After all, they are taking a little of the stress out of your day. An added touch is to send a thank you to the service provider(s) when you are sending out your wedding thank you's.
- The Officant or Minister
- Wedding Coordinator
- Disk Jockey
- Bartender
- Chef
- Photographer
- Limousine Driver / Chauffeur
- Impersonator
- Videographer
- Live Entertainment (Pianist, Harpist, etc.)
- Salon Services (makeup artist, hairdresser, etc.)
- Valet's at the Hotels
- Hotel Front Desk or Concierge
- The Bellman
We recommend the tip can be anywhere from $25 on up. This all depends on the wedding package that you have and how great of a job they make the ceremony. Wedding Coordinator
We recommend the wedding coordinator tip could be between $25-$100 depending upon their service and how well they helped things to run smoothly.
Disk JockeyWe recommend you should tip between 18-20% of the final fee. Bartender
If Gratuity is not included in your package then definitely tip between 18-25%. If it is included and they did a phenomenal job keeping the bar area neat and serving your guests then tip them extra. Chef
Do not tip the chef if gratuity is included already with your package. Be sure to check with the restaurant ahead of time, usually this gratuity is included, however if not then tip between 18-25%. Photographer
We recommend 18-20% of the fee is considered very polite. Limousine Driver / Chauffeur
Definitely, we recommend 15-20% is perfect. However feel free to give a better tip if he/she goes out of their way to pamper you and your guests. Impersonator
We recommend 15-20% of the fee Videographer
We recommend 15-20% of the fee. Live Entertainment (Pianist, Harpist, etc.)
We recommend 15-20% of the fee Salon Services (makeup artist, hairdresser, etc.)
We recommend a 15-20% tip is perfect Valet's at the Hotels
We recommend a $1-2 tip is quite acceptable for hailing a cab, however if they are actually picking up a car for you $2-5 is appropriate. If you're in a hurry you can tell them that one of you needs a washroom or feels ill, they may speed it up a bit with a larger tip. Sometimes valet in Vegas can take 30 minutes before you get your car.
NOTE: Most hotels have free parking. Check with your hotel prior to arrival.
Hotel Front Desk or ConciergeDepending on the service, tipping in Vegas is customary. If you want a room with a view a good suggestion is to tip the front desk clerk and ask if they have an upgrade or a room with a better view. Explain briefly that you are getting married and want this trip to be very special. Same goes with the concierge, if they are coordinating one of your events or outings be sure to tip them. Anywhere from $20 on up is acceptable. The Bellman
Whether he is bringing a cake up to your suite or delivering your wedding gown to you, a minimum of $5 is what we recommend.
