Hi All,
Wedding season is off to a great start! We are blessed to have been a part of Dustin and Katie's wedding and Kelsey and Bryan's wedding in September. Looking forward to our exciting fall weddings in October and November.
I wanted to write a blog about tipping. Every bride and groom ask us our thoughts on tipping and their is lots of information out there. Some of that info I agree with and some...not so much.
By definition: a gift of money, over and above payment due for service
A tip is given for service that is above and beyone what was expected. It is a gesture of thanks and appreciation.
So often in our business I hear people say..."you don't have to tip him/her she is the business owner. They make plenty of money." But that is missing the point. The point of a tip is to say "thank you...I appreciate all you did for me."
We love getting a handwritten thank you note, a gift card to our favorite restaurant, a spa or the mall, and cash is good too. It says "I value all of the late night phone calls, random texts, handling of family drama, etc...and organizing our wedding."
No, a tip is not expected by all vendors, including us.
Please take the time to write a note to your vendors...give them a tip. Thank them for their hard work on your behalf. Believe me, it will make their day. Honestly, we are all invested in you and your wedding and want it to be just as perfect as you do.
So have a great day!
Best,
Jen, Mandi, Jan, Amelia and Karlee