Wedding & Reception
Gratuity Guide
The Recipient |
The Amount |
The Payer |
| Clergy member (priest, minister, rabbi) | Usually a donation ($10 and up) depending on the ceremony size. $100 tips are not uncommon. | Groom gives donations to best man, who pays after the ceremony. |
| Public officials (judges, justice of the peace, city clerk) | A flat fee ($10 & up). Some judges cannot accept money. | Groom gives fee to best man, who pays after the ceremony. |
| Ceremony assistants (altar boys, sextons, cantor, organist) | Often covered by the church fee, but ask the clergy member what is customary ($5 to $25 is common). | Ceremony hosts pay church a fee when billed; pay tips after service. |
| Florist, baker, photographer, musician, limousine drivers. | 15 percent minimum for the drivers. Tip the others for special service (i.e., extra photos, extended performance or special services). | Reception hosts pay bill upon receipt. Add tips on day of service or tip with cash at reception. |
| Waiters, waitresses, bartenders, table captains, maitre d'. | 15 percent for servers; 1 to 2 percent for captains; 15 to 20 percent for maitre d`. | If included, hosts pay tips with bill. If not (most common), pay immediately after reception. |
| Powder-room attendants, coatroom attendants, etc. | 50 cents per guest, or arrange a flat fee with the hotel or club management. | If a flat fee, reception host pays with bill. If not, pay after reception. |
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