{"id":25309,"date":"2022-02-16T15:56:02","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T21:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=25309"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:57:36","slug":"tipping-wedding-vendors-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/tipping-wedding-vendors-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Tipping Wedding Vendors 101: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on April 2, 2026<\/p><br>\n<p>Determining your wedding budget is the first step before you can start wedding planning and pinning all your pretty ideas! When thinking about your expenses, gratuity is often overlooked or forgotten. We have some guidance on what you should plan to spend and why tipping wedding vendors is important.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get tipping advice for the following services:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#photo\">Wedding photographer and videographer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hair\">Hair stylist and makeup artist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#officiant\">Officiant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#florist\">Florist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#delivery\">Delivery staff (wedding cake, rentals, etc.)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#music\">Ceremony musicians<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#catering\">Catering<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#dj\">Wedding DJ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#band\">Wedding band<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#waitstaff\">Waitstaff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bartender\">Bartenders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#planner\">Wedding planner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-etiquette-for-tipping-wedding-vendors-and-why-it-s-important\">Etiquette for tipping wedding vendors (and why it&#8217;s important)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra gratuity may feel like an unnecessary expense on top of the amounts you\u2019re already paying for a vendor\u2019s product or service. So why is it important to tip wedding vendors? The simple answer is it\u2019s the right thing to do to show how much you value the hard work and excellent service they\u2019re providing on your wedding day. You\u2019ll likely already have enough stress, so showing your appreciation for someone who makes your life easier is always a good idea! Just like you give a little extra to a great server at a restaurant or a salon for an amazing experience, tipping wedding vendors should be factored into your budget. Oftentimes, the vendors aren\u2019t making a huge profit on the products or services due to rising product costs, inflation, or competition with a growing wedding industry market. By tipping your vendors, you could be making a big difference to a small local business.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every wedding vendor expects a cash tip, but you could offer a small gift as a gesture of gratitude instead. At the very least, send a sweet thank-you note for their help on your wedding day. And since most businesses need great online reviews to stay profitable, be sure to leave some for your wedding vendors after you\u2019ve gotten back from your honeymoon! Those can be as good as gold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much to tip wedding vendors (by vendor type)  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how much to tip your vendors is important as you put together your wedding budget. Not all wedding vendors require (or expect) the same amount of tips, so we\u2019ve put together some guidelines to help you plan.&nbsp;You can see the vendor tipping guide at a glance below, or keep reading for more in-depth information on each wedding vendor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-attachment-id=\"45206\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/tipping-wedding-vendors-101\/wedding-vendor-tipping-cheatsheet-blue\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tipping-Cheatsheet-blue.png?fit=1080%2C1920&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wedding Vendor Tipping Cheatsheet (blue)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tipping-Cheatsheet-blue.png?fit=1080%2C1920&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tipping-Cheatsheet-blue.png?resize=1080%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tipping wedding vendors cheatsheet\" class=\"wp-image-45206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tipping-Cheatsheet-blue.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tipping-Cheatsheet-blue.png?resize=768%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tipping-Cheatsheet-blue.png?resize=864%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2709\ufe0f <strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: Create a set of envelopes with tips for each vendor. On the big day, you or your wedding coordinator can distribute them as the services are delivered. Get our free printable below to check them off as each tip is handed out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Wedding-Vendor-Tips-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tips-Checklist-Printable-mobile.png\" media=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"634\" data-attachment-id=\"45207\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/tipping-wedding-vendors-101\/wedding-vendor-tips-checklist-printable\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tips-Checklist-Printable.png?fit=1200%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,650\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wedding Vendor Tips Checklist Printable\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tips-Checklist-Printable.png?fit=1200%2C650&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tips-Checklist-Printable.png?resize=1170%2C634&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Free printable checklist for tipping wedding vendors\" class=\"wp-image-45207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tips-Checklist-Printable.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Vendor-Tips-Checklist-Printable.png?resize=768%2C416&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"photo\">Wedding photographer(s) and videographers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation: <\/strong>Tipping is optional, but providing a tip to the assistant or second photographer is a nice gesture. Additionally, don&#8217;t forget to give photo credit to your photographer when re-posting photos online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount: <\/strong>$50-$100 per person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When booking a wedding photographer, plan to spend around $2,000 on the package.&nbsp;Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-wedding-photographer-cost\/\">how much a wedding photographer costs<\/a>. A wedding videographer&#8217;s pricing is similar at $1,500-$2,500 per project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcf8 Hire a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Wedding-Photographer?locations-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding photographer<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Wedding-Videographer?locations-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding videographer<\/a> on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hair\">Hair stylist and makeup artist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation: <\/strong>Tipping is expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount:<\/strong> 15%-25% of the total charge, similar to a salon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having beautiful hair and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/4-reasons-you-need-a-wedding-day-makeup-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gorgeous makeup on your special day<\/a> is a must, so leave it to the professionals. Hire your artists in advance and consider doing a practice run (for an additional charge) to make sure you like how everything looks. Plan on spending $125-$250 on your wedding \u2018do, depending on the intricacy of the style you choose. Your makeup artist will likely charge $75-$125 and potentially double that if you choose to do a practice appointment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc84 Book a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Makeup-Artist?locations-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">makeup artist<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Hair-Stylist?locations-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hair stylist<\/a> on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"officiant\">Officiant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation: <\/strong>Tipping is expected, and you may be asked to tip the church or temple, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount:<\/strong> $50-$100 for the officiant, and another $100-$500 to the religious institution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not affiliated with a local religious institution, you can find non-denominational officiants to guide you and your fianc\u00e9 through the process. Set aside $125 or so for most simple ceremonies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd35 Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/wedding-officiant?locations-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding officiant<\/a> near you on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"florist\">Florist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation: <\/strong>Tipping is not expected but optional if you\u2019re extremely happy with their arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount:<\/strong> 10%-15% of the bill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowers are a flexible cost that can be lowered if you are a DIY bride or groom, or you can make a splash with giant arrangements. And remember, flower prices fluctuate based on the time of year and the market. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/how-much-does-a-florist-cost-for-a-wedding\/\">how much your wedding flowers will cost<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc90 Hire a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Wedding-Florist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding florist<\/a> on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"delivery\">Delivery staff (wedding cake, rentals, flowers, etc.) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation:<\/strong> Tipping is expected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount: <\/strong>$5-$10 per delivery person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When tipping wedding vendors that deliver products, direct them toward the employees rather than the business. The drivers and staff will appreciate your thoughtful gesture and acknowledgment of their exceptional service!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude9a Find local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Hire\/Wedding-Services?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding services<\/a> and rentals on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"music\">Ceremony musicians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation:<\/strong> Tipping is optional, but is becoming an expectation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount<\/strong>: $15-$20 per ceremony musician&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Classical-Music\/All\/?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">classical musicians<\/a> charge per musician, so keep that in mind when planning your ceremony budget. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Classical-Music\/String-Quartet?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">string quartet<\/a> will cost $650-$1,000 on average, while a solo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Classical-Music\/Strolling_Violinists?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">violinist<\/a> will range from $175-$300.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfb6 Book local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Hire\/Wedding-Musicians?locations-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding musicians<\/a> on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catering\">Catering captain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation:<\/strong> Tipping is expected unless gratuity is already included in the total bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount:<\/strong> 15-20% of the total food and beverage bill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A catering company will generally charge a set amount per guest based on your food choices and can range from $20-$50 per head. To feed a casual crowd, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Food-Truck?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food truck<\/a> is a fun alternative!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Caterer\/?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caterer<\/a> near you on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/quick-quote\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-Music-mobile.png\" media=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"585\" data-attachment-id=\"45210\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/tipping-wedding-vendors-101\/wedding-cta\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-CTA.png?fit=1200%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wedding CTA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-CTA.png?fit=1200%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-CTA.png?resize=1170%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Book wedding services and entertainment on GigSalad\" class=\"wp-image-45210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-CTA.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wedding-CTA.png?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dj\">Wedding DJ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation:<\/strong> Tipping is optional, but it is becoming an expectation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount:<\/strong> $50-$100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wedding DJ can usually pull double-duty as a reception emcee as well as provide all the party tunes! Plan to spend between $500-$1,200 for a great DJ to make sure everything from the first dance to the cake smash goes smoothly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcbf Hire a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Disc-Jockeys-DJs\/Wedding-DJ?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding DJ<\/a> on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"band\">Wedding band<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Expectation:<\/strong>\u00a0Tipping is optional, but it is becoming an expectation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount: <\/strong>$20-$35 per band member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Music-Groups\/Wedding-Band?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding band<\/a> is one of the high-budget items that you\u2019ll need to prepare for if you plan to have a rockin\u2019 reception! A great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Music-Groups\/Party-Band?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">party band<\/a> is worth the price at around $2,000-$3,500 for 4 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a wedding band or even a DJ is out of your price range, there are a lot of other entertainment options that could make your reception one to remember. You could stick with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Solo-Musicians\/All\/?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solo musician<\/a> or even a smaller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Music-Groups\/All?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">band<\/a>. Or if you want to go all out, try adding some other unique entertainers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Dance\/Dancer?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dancers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Caricaturist?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caricaturists<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Circus-Entertainment\/Circus-and-Sideshow?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">circus entertainers<\/a>. On GigSalad, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/booking-wedding-entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding performers for any budget<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfb8 Book your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Hire\/Wedding-Entertainment?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding entertainment<\/a> on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waitstaff\">Waitstaff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation: <\/strong>Tipping is expected unless gratuity is included in the service bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount: <\/strong>15%-20% of your food and beverage bill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hire waitstaff to help serve appetizers, refill buffet trays, clear dishes, and more. Most waitstaff companies charge by the hour, so depending on how long you need them, you\u2019ll be spending around $30 per hour per staff member on average.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Find wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/waitstaff\/?location-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waitstaff<\/a> near you on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bartender\">Bartenders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectation:<\/strong> Tipping is expected unless gratuity is included in the service bill or a tip jar is available for guests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amount:<\/strong> 15-20% of the total liquor bill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your wedding guests can get their beverages quickly and easily by hiring a bartender. You can provide the alcohol and supplies or ask the bartending company to do the shopping for you! 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On average, wedding planners charge $60 to $125 per hour, depending on their level of experience and the services provided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc81 Hire your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Event-Services\/Wedding-Planners?locations-redirect=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wedding planner<\/a> on GigSalad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tipping your wedding vendors is certainly something to consider and include when you\u2019re thinking about your overall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wedding-budget-planning\/\">wedding budget<\/a>. Showing your appreciation for the wedding professionals who helped you make your wedding day successful will be a great first step in this new chapter in your life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hire-only-the-best-for-your-big-day-explore-gigsalad-to-find-local-wedding-bands-djs-musicians-bartenders-and-more\">Hire only the best for your big day! 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