Vendor tipping guide: who to tip and how much

Tipping wedding vendors appropriately shows appreciation and maintains good relationships. General guidelines: Hair/makeup artists 15-20%, DJ/Band 10-15% or $50-150 per person, Photographer/Videographer $50-200 (if not owner), Caterers 15-20% (check if gratuity is included), Florist $50-100 for setup crew, Transportation drivers 15-20%. Venue coordinator/planner gets $100-500 depending on service level. Prepare tip envelopes in advance and designate someone to distribute them on the day.