we are having our wedding in new york city and we are having an open bar. it is all included in the price and we are paying 20% gratuity. do members of our party have to tip when they order drinks or does our gratuity cover this?
2007-09-18 22:58:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The gratuity should cover this, But if you guests wish to tip, Let them
2007-09-18 23:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by Harriet in Fife 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go back and read your contract again. The 20% gratuity may only cover the waitstaff (servers-waiters-waitresses) and NOT the bartender.
If the contract only covers the waitstaff then YOU (the host or hostess of the reception) need to tip the bartender generously as early as possible which means you ask him/her to remove "the tip jar" because you are "covering his tip." Your guests should not tip the bartender, it is your responsibility, and you should do that at the beginning of the reception.
If the contract does cover the bartender (and I doubt if it does) then you should still tip the bartender an additional $25 - $50, and once again ask him/her to remove "the tip jar" because you are "covering his tip."
Bartenders usually receive 15-20% of the total bar bill. And if you are having a lot of wedding guests and if they are consuming a lot of drinks then a second visit to the bar at the end of the reception may not be a bad idea. And if you feel the bartender has gone "above and beyond" the call of duty then you should give him/her another $20 - $25 - $50. The bartender should treat your wedding guests with kindness and respect and your tip should be a reflection of your gratitude and appreciation.
Advice . . if you cannot find if the bartender is covered in the gratuity in the contract (named specifically) then call the banquet manager and ask what people are covered by the contract and what people are NOT covered in the contract. Don't assume, ask!
And here's something else that may help . . if you feel awkward or do not have the time to "take care of the bartender" then have the Best Man or the Father of the Bride or Groom "take care of the bartender." Have the cash in an envelope with Thank You and your names on the outside.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-09-18 23:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by Avis B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The gratuity will cover this, remember the bigger the bar bill the bigger the tip will be. At the end of the evening if you think it is warranted you can give a top up if you feel like it.
2007-09-18 23:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by mickeymouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your gratuity should cover it... extra tips are just based on personal preference... some people that stay at the bar all night may want to throw in a little extra
2007-09-19 05:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a matter of courtesy, guests at your wedding will tip the bartender as they see fit. When I go to a wedding with an open bar, I always tip the bartender at least $1 per drink.
2007-09-19 02:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word originates from the 16th century verb tip, which meant "to give unexpectedly"
Really is a matter of choice.
You are paying for the supply of goods/service anyway.
Why should you be expected to pay ant additional monies?
Are you going too 'TIP' the guy who is cleaning up after you have finished?
Or perhaps all the other people who you will never see but will ensure that everything else runs smooth?
2007-09-18 23:16:04 · answer #6 · answered by fwh 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
New York City and tips... they recognised British by tipping in a very small amounts. American style of tipping is very generous. Strange enough, they don't tip that much in ht UK
2007-09-18 23:10:43 · answer #7 · answered by Everona97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your guests wish to tip they can
2007-09-19 07:20:30 · answer #8 · answered by Perfectionist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say they wouldn't have to, but are welcome to if they'd like. It's up to the person getting the drinks.
2007-09-18 23:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by Rayna 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋