Tipping Etiquette??

[Doodlebug25413]

Ok, I know cash is always preferred for tipping, and some places/ services actually figure in the tip.
But, with services such as Hair/Make Up, Photography & Video (non Disney), the Violinist etc would tipping with a Gift Card be rude?

We are not in the area, and I don't like carrying cash on me except like $20-$60 because of fear of losing my purse or wallet when traveling. If I purchased Disney Gift Cards or maybe a Visa/Mastercard gift cards for services will that be ill- received?

Our wedding is an Escape, in April of 2016. During Flower & Garden Festival.

 

[Sweet Melissa]

Don't do Disney gift cards. If you're going to do gift cards, Visa or AmEx would probably be the way to go, since they can be spent most flexibly. There's really no more protection for a gift card than there is for cash, though. If a gift card is lost, it's not like you can recoup those funds.

As far as tipping hair and makeup, you may be able to do that via credit card. I know that when I paid my balance to Beaute Speciale by phone before the wedding, I just asked Veronica to add an additional 20% to the total.

 

[Doodlebug25413]

Thank you!

Yea, I was kinda reluctant on the Disney gift card idea. But figured I'd throw it out there.

 

[Seia]

Could you give them a check? That's basically the same flexibility as cash with some added security.

 

[purplegirl1818]

Photography and hair and makeup can both be done either in your room (for hair and makeup - just as they leave) or later in the afternoon (photography). I honestly did not tip our guitarist. I saw him when I walked down the aisle, and did not see him again. And I believe there is a service charge for them (20% or something?). I had planned on tipping him, I just didn't have the opportunity.

I would suggest enlisting your mom or a bridesmaid so you're not responsible for the money. Put the cash/card/check in an envelope, label it, pass the responsibility. Your mind will be going a bajilion miles an hour that day and it's one less thing to stress about.

 

[Sweet Melissa]

I would suggest enlisting your mom or a bridesmaid so you're not responsible for the money. Put the cash/card/check in an envelope, label it, pass the responsibility.

Agreed. We asked my husband's brother to handle it since it's a traditional best man "duty" anyway. No way would our ceremony musicians have received their tips if I held the money. Like you, I only caught a glimpse of them.

 

[lurkyloo]

Entertainers like musicians are not covered by Disney's 23% service charge - only food and beverage staff are.

 

[Amanda132]

Entertainers like musicians are not covered by Disney's 23% service charge - only food and beverage staff are.

Is tip included in the ceremony fee, which includes a violinist? If not, how much would I tip the violinist off of? Not 20% of the whole $3500, I assume.

 

[lurkyloo]

No tip is included in the ceremony fee for anyone associated with the wedding. The only gratuity included is the 23% service charge on food and beverage, which goes to the servers, banquet captain, bartenders—anyone associated with your food and beverage. Most people tip their musicians a flat amount, and it's whatever you're comfortable with. They'll be happy with whatever you give them!