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Wedding Vendor Tip Chart

Customary U.S. tipping ranges. Always check contracts first — many caterers and venues include a service charge.

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Percentage tips

Catering staff
15–20%
Bartenders
10–20%
Hair & makeup
15–25%
Transportation
15–20%
DJ / band
10–15%

Optional flat thank-you

Photographer / videographer
$50–200
Planner / coordinator
$50–300
Officiant
$50–150

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This is an estimate, not a guarantee — counts and costs shift by region and season. For your exact numbers, use the Vendor Tip Calculator.