How much should I tip the vendors at my “unusual” wedding?
December 21, 2009 by
Filed under Unusual Wedding Gifts
See I have a sort of a”different” wedding. All of my vendors donated their services to us. We don’t have a lot of money “hints why they donated” I still want to do something special for them. We are planning on making a really nice frame for the baker, and florist with pictures of their work and a nice letter. what should we do for the DJ, Photographer and Videographer? These people are actually working and I would like to do something special without spending a lot. Is a gift card a bad idea? Please help the wedding is coming up
Thanks, I am feeding them thats for sure. They are working a long day and I dont want to starve them. LOL I think a very well written letter is a nice idea, what about $50 is that not enough as a tip?
It is great that you will be able to have a nice wedding do to the generousity of these people. The best thanks would be a very heartfelt letter. A gift card would be fine. Give what you can. I hope that you really enjoy your “unusual” wedding.
wow lucky you. Gift card sounds great.I’m sure they’ll be happy with that. They are donating there time and probably aren’t expecting anything. so I’d say yes to the gift card!
well you should feed them for one thing cause they are working and some weddings they do they dont get to eat so make sure they know they can have a plate of food, a gift card would be nice but make it one of those types where they can spend the money on it wherever they want or give them what you can in cash.
Edit: Glad to hear you plan on feeding them, and i think 50 dollars would indeed be a reasonable tip if thats all you are able to pay some people even go as high as 100 but since your feeding them as well 50 would be just fine.
How about and edible gift, like a cheese and sausage basket all wrapped up? Or fruits, you can make them yourselves pretty inexpensively. I would also include a card with your thanks and a separate letter of recommendation they can show new prospective clients. I would shy away from the gift cards just because they are the same as cash and they would probably prefer a cash tip.
If these people have donated their services and you can afford a $50 tip that would be wonderful. I think the letter will be especially nice. If these are businesses that are donating to you, make sure you also refer as many paying customers to them as possible.
I know I try to keep my ceremony fees reasonable so I always appreciate any tip my clients give me – that means they’re satisfied with the job I’ve done.