Gratuities/Tipping vendors

This is another topic that many couples are curious about. We tell all of our couples that tipping should be done after the event and should always be based off of the actual service or product provided/produced. Many feel a tip/gratuity is required, but unless it is automatically added (i.e.: transportation or meals), tips/gratuity are not required.

A tip/gratuity is meant to be for good service or a job well done as a "thank you". So if you really think about it, how do you know what the performance or product of someone will be until the event has happened. There will be some vendors who will remind couples that "gratuity has not yet been included" in the price quoted (with the hopes that they will be tipped)...but remember that it is NOT required. Any amount that is a required payment should be clearly mentioned on the contract.

Although I am sure any vendor would love to get a tip, if a tip is just not in your budget but you want to thank the vendor for everything they were able to do for you...a nice "Thank you" letter can really mean more in the long run. We (at A Perfect Day) LOVE to get letters that tell us what couples liked and how happy we were able to make them. So although a tip can be split between all of our staff, a letter really keeps us loving what we do and helps us to continue wanting to help others. If after your event, you decide that you want to tip a vendor(s), there are many documents you can find on-line to provide you with percentages or averages on tipping...or you can just check with your coordinator who should also be able to provide you with the information needed. We hope this helps!