06.26.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 5:40 pm by Administrator
The following are guidelines based on tradition and should help
you determine who should pay for what. Of course, this may be
modified to suit your own particular needs or circumstances.
Wedding & Engagement Rings
Bride’s Engagement & Wedding Rings: THE GROOM
Groom’s Wedding Ring: THE BRIDE
Wedding Gifts
Gift for the Bride: THE GROOM
Gift for the Groom: THE BRIDE
Gifts for the Bride’s Attendants: THE BRIDE
Gifts for the Groom’s Attendants: THE GROOM
Invitations and Announcements
Invitations: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Announcements: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Postage: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Wedding Stationery: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Attire and Accessories
Bride’s Gown & Accessories: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Groom’s Tuxedo & Accessories: THE GROOM
Attire for the Groom’s Attendants: THE GROOM’S ATTENDANTS
Attire for the Bride’s Attendants: THE BRIDE’S ATTENDANTS
Attire for the Groom’s Family: THE GROOM’S FAMILY
Attire for the Bride’s Family: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Flowers and Decorations
Flowers & Decor for the Ceremony and Reception: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Flowers for the Bride’s Attendants: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Boutonnieres for the Groom, Fathers and Grandfathers: THE GROOM
Boutonnieres for the Groom’s Attendants: THE GROOM
Corsages for the Mothers and Grandmothers: THE GROOM
Bride’s Bouquet & Flowers: THE GROOM
Ceremony and Reception
Ceremony Location Fee: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Officiant’s Fee: THE GROOM
Marriage License Fee: THE GROOM
Reception Location Fee: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Food & Beverages: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Photographer and/or Videographer: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Entertainment for the Ceremony and Reception: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Limousine/Transportation Rentals: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Any Other Applicable Ceremony/Reception Costs: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Other Expenses
Engagement Photos: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Engagement Party: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Wedding Cake: THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Rehearsal Dinner: THE GROOM’S FAMILY
Honeymoon: THE GROOM
Bridal Shower and Bachelor/ette Parties
Bridal Shower: THE BRIDE’S ATTENDANTS
Bachelor Party: THE GROOM’S ATTENDANTS
Bachelorette Party: THE BRIDE’S ATTENDANTS
Out-of-town Attendants and Guests
Accommodations for the Groom’s Attendants: THE GROOM
Accommodations for the Bride’s Attendants: THE BRIDE
GUESTS are responsible for their own transportation/travel AND accommodations
ATTENDANTS are responsible for their own transportation/travel expenses
Permalink
Posted in Uncategorized at 5:35 pm by Administrator
The following are guidelines to tipping those who helped
make your special day an extraordinary affair…
Caterer/Banquet Manager
15% to 20% (usually included in contract, however, if the caterer or manager has done an exceptional job, an additional $1.00 – $2.00 per guest is suggested.)
Waitstaff
15% to 20% (usually included in contract, however, if it is not included, the tip should be given to the maitre d’ or head waiter along with an additional 1% – 2%.)
Bartenders
15% to 20% (if the bartender is not accepting tips from guests, an additional 10% is suggested, but not required.)
Limousine Drivers
15% to 20%
DJ’s
15% – 20% (gratuity is not usually required, however, if you feel he/she has done an exceptional job or has provided extra or special services, a tip is a wonderful gesture.)
Bands
$25.00 per band member (gratuity is not usually required, however, if you feel he/she has done an exceptional job or has provided extra or special services, a tip is a wonderful gesture.)
Photographer and Videographers
15% (gratuity is not usually required, however, if you feel he/she has done an exceptional job or has provided extra or special services, a tip is a wonderful gesture.)
Florists
15% (gratuity is not usually required, however, if you feel he/she has done an exceptional job or has provided extra or special services, a tip is a wonderful gesture.)
Bakers
15% (gratuity is not usually required, however, if you feel he/she has done an exceptional job or has provided extra or special services, a tip is a wonderful gesture.)
Restroom and Coat Check Personnel
$0.50 – $1.00 per guest (if not accepting gratuity from guests, the host would be responsible for tipping personnel at the end of the event.)
Parking Attendants
$1.00 – $2.00 per car (if not accepting gratuity from guests, the host would be responsible for tipping parking attendants at the end of the event.)
Officiants
$75.00 – $100 .00 (Note: It is appropriate for a clergy member (priest, rabbi, minister, etc.) to accept gratuities or a donation along with their regular fee (if any), however, civil officiants (judges, clerks, etc.) receive a flat fee and are usually not allowed to accept gratuities.)
Ceremony Staff
$35.00 – $75.00 is suggested for organists/musicians. $5.00 – $25.00 is suggested for altar boys, sextons, etc. (gratuity is not usually required, however, if fees for the above are not included in the ceremony site fees, the suggestions above are appropriate.)
Wedding Planners / Coordinators
10% – 20% (gratuity is not usually required, although, for something better than usual to exceptional a 10-20% tip is not unheard of.)
Permalink
