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		<title>Tipping On The Wedding Day</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though everyone working with you on your wedding day will have been paid before they showed up, you&#8217;ll still have to tip them. So, how do you know how much to tip the photographer? Or the officiant? How about the parking attendants and the bartender (if you have a bar)? The rule of thumb [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even though everyone working with you on your wedding day will have been paid before they showed up, you&#8217;ll still have to tip them. So, how do you know how much to tip the photographer? Or the officiant? How about the parking attendants and the bartender (if you have a bar)? The rule of thumb of 20% just won&#8217;t cut it so here&#8217;s how you should approach it.</p>
<p><strong>Wedding Coordinator:</strong> No tip is expected, but you can send them a thank you card or some other small gift.</p>
<p><strong>Officiant:</strong> $100 &#8211; $200, given by the best man.</p>
<p><strong>Transportation (Bus, Limo):</strong> 15-20%. Check that a gratuity isn&#8217;t already included.</p>
<p><strong>Parking Attendants, Valets:</strong> About $1 per vehicle, given to the supervisor beforehand. Be sure to inform your guests that gratuities were already provided.</p>
<p><strong>Coatroom &#038; Restroom Attendants:</strong> $0.50 &#8211; $1.00 per guest. Check that a gratuity isn&#8217;t already included.</p>
<p><strong>Musicians:</strong> $20.00-25.00, but no tip is expected.</p>
<p><strong>Photographer &#038; Videographer:</strong> $20.00-25.00, but no tip is expected.</p>
<p><strong>Banquet Manager or Maitre D&#8217;:</strong> $200-$300, but check that a service charge or gratuity is not already included.</p>
<p><strong>Caterer &#038; Waitstaff:</strong> This only applies if the catering isn&#8217;t offered by the reception hall you&#8217;re in. Consider how many waitstaff you have and calculate a tip that way, then throw a little extra to the catering manager.</p>
<p><strong>Bartenders:</strong> 10% of the final bill, be sure to check that a gratuity is not already included.</p>
<p><strong>You Won&#8217;t Need To Tip</strong>&#8230; the business owners of the services you provide, the florist, the baker, the bridal shop, invitation or party rental companies.</p>
<p>From &#8220;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0811846148/ref=nosim/easeoftravel-20">The Knot&#8217;s Guide for the Groom</a>.&#8221;</p>
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