Calyx & Cabana

Gratuity Guide

The Wedding Vendor
Tipping Calculator

A considered, etiquette-led approach to gratuity — so every artisan, attendant and coordinator who shapes your day is thanked with the grace they deserve.

ExpectedOptional
  1. 01

    Wedding Planner / Coordinator

    Optional
    Recommended
    15–20% or $250–$500 flat
    When
    End of reception or week after
    $
    Tip
    —
  2. 02

    Officiant

    Expected
    Recommended
    $50–$100 (civil) · $500+ donation (clergy)
    When
    Day of, after rehearsal or ceremony
    $
    Tip
    —
  3. 03

    Catering Staff & Maître d'

    Expected
    Recommended
    15–20% of food bill
    When
    End of reception
    $
    Tip
    —
  4. 04

    Bartenders

    Expected
    Recommended
    10–15% of bar bill
    When
    End of reception
    $
    Tip
    —
  5. 05

    Photographer

    Optional
    Recommended
    $100–$200 per person
    When
    End of coverage
    $
    Tip
    —
  6. 06

    Second Shooter

    Optional
    Recommended
    $50–$100
    When
    End of coverage
    $
    Tip
    —
  7. 07

    Videographer

    Optional
    Recommended
    $100–$200
    When
    End of coverage
    $
    Tip
    —
  8. 08

    Hair Stylist

    Expected
    Recommended
    15–25% of service
    When
    Day of, after service
    $
    Tip
    —
  9. 09

    Makeup Artist

    Expected
    Recommended
    15–25% of service
    When
    Day of, after service
    $
    Tip
    —
  10. 10

    Florist

    Optional
    Recommended
    10–15% for exceptional work
    When
    Week after the wedding
    $
    Tip
    —
  11. 11

    Band Members

    Expected
    Recommended
    $25–$50 per musician
    When
    End of reception
    $
    Tip
    —
  12. 12

    DJ

    Expected
    Recommended
    $50–$150 or 10–15%
    When
    End of reception
    $
    Tip
    —
  13. 13

    Driver / Transportation

    Expected
    Recommended
    15–20% of fare
    When
    End of each ride
    $
    Tip
    —
  14. 14

    Venue Coordinator

    Optional
    Recommended
    $100–$300 if exceptional
    When
    End of reception
    $
    Tip
    —
  15. 15

    Delivery & Setup Staff

    Expected
    Recommended
    $5–$20 per person
    When
    Upon delivery / setup
    $
    Tip
    —

The Sum

Your Gratuity Summary

Estimated Total

$5,335

Based on average industry pricing

Confirmed Total

$0

Based on the amounts you've entered

Gratuities are a gesture of gratitude, never an obligation. Always review your vendor contracts — many planners and venues include service charges in the final invoice.