Tipping outside vendors

[Summer-Caitlin]

I was wondering about tipping outside vendors and was hoping that someone could give me an idea how much I should tip and so on?

I have booked Randy Chapman for photography
Rev Randall Miller
Carolyn Allens for dress steaming
Beauty Speciale for hair and make up
STVS for videography

on top of this there will be the limo driver and the wedding co-ordinator.

Can anyone recommend what I should give each one? I'm terrified I'll give the wrong amount. Also how do you do it, do you put it in a card or something?

 

[Hollyblue]

Sorry moved message your other thread.

 

[ExCPKate]

I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure for people who own their own businesses, like Randy, you do not need to tip. They are already receiving 100% of your payment. People who work hourly for other people should be tipped, and I would assume it would be like any other service. 15% is standard, 20% or more if it was superb work. Hope that helps!

 

[IrishCinderella]

I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure for people who own their own businesses, like Randy, you do not need to tip. They are already receiving 100% of your payment. People who work hourly for other people should be tipped, and I would assume it would be like any other service. 15% is standard, 20% or more if it was superb work. Hope that helps!

You aren't wrong, business owners need not be tipped. I agree.