2006-12-29 00:13:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Tipping the Photographer/Videographer:
This is completely optional. If you're paying top dollar for their fees, they shouldn't be expecting a gratuity. However, a thank-you in the form of cash is always appreciated, especially if the photographer or videographer doesn't own his or her own studio. Estimate $20 to $25.
2006-12-29 00:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because they have or should have specific contracts. Tiping isn't expected and you have enough expenses to worry about to be nice and give a tip anyway. Also, your DJ should have a written contract too, if he doesn't, you should make one up, he really doesn't need a tip either. The only tip should be the limo driver. But don't forget that you should feed the DJ, Photographer and Videographer as a part of their service, if you don't plan for that in your menu, lots of caterers have a side menu for service providers that include sandwiches or the like.
Congratulations and good luck.
2006-12-29 10:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by Brandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tip the photographer and videographer BEFORE you tip the DJ.
Think about it. The photo/video is with you ALL DAY. The DJ is just working for a few hours, and he gets to sit down almost the entire time. Plus, you will deal with the photo/video people after the wedding, when you order your prints, etc. You won't deal with the DJ again, so what does it matter if he feels stiffed at the end of the night because he didn't get a good tip?
2006-12-29 11:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally up to you and if you are happy with the services you received.
We tipped everyone at our wedding. The DJ was great and he went above and beyond. The photographer had to deal with us all day long so she deserved a tip as well. The video guy was a friend of mine so he gave us a deal so we tipped him as well. They all got a standard $100 each. We also tipped $100 to the person taking care of us and $50 to the bartender. I'm sure we may have over tipped but we were 100% happy with everything and we felt everyone deserved it.
2006-12-29 09:26:19 · answer #4 · answered by Michele 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. And check your contract with the driver and DJ because most contracts include gratuity. The last thing you want to worry about is giving out tips on your wedding day. Also put your Maid of Honor or Best Man in charge of that job.
2006-12-29 08:51:15 · answer #5 · answered by TKloves 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you tip anyone, make sure you sit down and read your contracts. Many vendors add a 20% gratitude already into the cost so just make sure your not tipping twice!! Our limo driver and DJ already added the 20% in so we are not tipping them!
2006-12-29 08:44:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not normally, usually you tip the priest, limo driver and the Dj, sometimes people just put a huge wine glass on the dj table somewhere so any one can tip him... might save u some cash, and if you don't think he did well, then at the end or right b4 you exit drop him a tip...
2006-12-29 08:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by momof3 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The drivers tip should already be included in the contract
2007-01-02 04:03:17 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Shaun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
giving somebody a tip means you appreciate and like the services they hand to you! i gave tip for those people who are nice and served me heartily!
2006-12-29 09:46:20 · answer #9 · answered by hotchixxxz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a couple sites with guidelines
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/get.php?action=getarticle&articleid=1255
http://www.hudsonvalleyweddings.com/guide/tipping.htm
2006-12-29 10:00:47 · answer #10 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋