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Vendor Tip Calculator
Calculate appropriate tip amounts for your wedding vendors based on industry standards.
Vendor Details
Select the vendor type and enter service details.
Suggested Tip
For catering staff
Recommended
$175
Minimum
$150
Maximum
$200
Industry Standard
Per service staff member, or 15-20% of bill if not included
Tipping Etiquette
- •Prepare tips in labeled envelopes before the wedding day
- •Assign a trusted person to distribute tips on your behalf
- •Check contracts - some already include gratuity
- •Cash tips are preferred by most vendors
- •Include a handwritten thank-you note for a personal touch
- •Consider reviews and referrals as non-monetary thanks