Ask your DJ and other vendors about overtime fees. TOTAL: TIPPING POINTS Estimate Actual Cost Paid Venue Catering Bar Service Cake/Dessert Rentals Favors Flowers Linens Music/DJ Lighting/Decor Reception Category Estimate Actual Cost Paid Miscellaneous Although not required by every wedding vendor, small gratuity gifts for a job well done are a gracious way of showing your appreciation. Be sure to assign someone to hand out the tips at the end of the event. OFFICIANT/CLERGY $75 - $100 ‘donations’ are appropriate CEREMONY SITE STAFF (soloist, organist, church staff, etc.) $20 - $30 per person DELIVERY/SET-UP PERSONNEL (decorators, floral, cake, etc.) $10 each if dropping items off $20 each if dropping off and setting up LIMOUSINE DRIVER(S) 15% - 20% paid to driver RECEPTION WAIT STAFF $20 - $40 per person BARTENDERS 15% - 20% of entire bill for the bar RECEPTION SITE MANAGER 15% - 20% of entire bill DJ/BAND 15% - 20% given to the band leader or DJ PARKING ATTENDANTS $1 - $2 per car if they are not taking tips from guests NOTE: Some contracts include a gratuity built into your price, so be sure to check! Prefer to work digitally? Join TodaysBride.com and download our budget Excel file. Consider allocating 5% of your budget to a "just in case" fund. This will help cover unforeseen costs. These costs could include hotel accommodations, special features- like an ice sculpture, and any additional gifts. Your vendors will need meals, too. BUDGET TELL VENDORS YOU SAW THEIR AD IN TODAY’S BRIDE | 13