Suggested Gratuity / Tip for Wedding Day Staff & Professionals

I am sending out this information to all clients to share some insight about gratuity. A lot of clients have contacted us asking if there is a suggested gratuity for your hired wedding day professionals and I usually say "any gratuity is greatly appreciated!".  As you can see, that isn't very helpful! 

     I went ahead and contacted a few industry professionals and asked what their average TIP was and I have listed it below as a suggested amount. Please feel free to do whatever you feel comfortable with and make sure that your gratuity is going to that professional because they did an amazing job on your special day! 

Wedding Industry Professionals (amount per person):

  • Photographer = $80 - $400

  • Videographer = $80 - $400

  • Photo Assistant = $40 - $100

  • Photo Booth Attendant = $40 - $100

  • DJ / Emcee = $100 - $400

  • DJ Assistant = $40 - $80

  • Florist = $50 - $500

  • Hair / Makeup Stylist = 20%

  • Limo / Transportation = (the company will pre-bill usually)

  • Mater D = (venue usually tells you how much to give)

  • Bridal Attendant = $150 - $350 ( venue may have a suggested amount ) 

  • Band Member = $40 - $75 

  • Musician (ceremony / cocktail hour) = $50 - $150

  • Non Clergy Officiant = $50 - $200

  • Same Day Coordinator / Day of Coordinator = $200 - $300

  • Wedding Planners (full planning) = $600+ 


If you have a revision or suggestion, please feel free to share!