Sunday, September 26, 2010

What? I Have To Tip Them Too???

Everyone gets confused when its time to give a tip when they go out to dinner. That's no the only time you're expected to tip. Weddings have plenty of people to tip, so here's a general list of tipping percentages you should expect to pay:

Wedding planner - 10-20% of the entire bill for her services

Officient - $75 - $100 as a donation

Ceremony site staff - $20-$30

Organist / ceremony musicians - $20-$50 depending on length

Site manager for reception - 15-20% of bill for reception

Valet - $1 per car

Waiters - $20-$30 each depending on quality of service

Bartenders - 15% of liquor bill

Coat check - $1 per coat

Limousine - 15-20% of transportation bill (be careful in this situation because many already add a generous tip into the bill)

Delivery worker - $10 if just a drop off, $20 if drop off and set up

Tent assemblers or rental agencies - $20 each

Entertainers - $25-$30 each

Beautician and Barber - 15-20% of bill

Clean up crew - $20 each

Babysitter - $30-$40 plus a gift (more if longer than 5 hours or if caring for several children)