Planning Tips :: Wedding Budget Breakdown :: Tipping + Extra Cushion

The extra cushion portion of the budget is for unexpected pop ups, and mainly to be a buffer to keep you from going over budget. If it's not used, you can put it towards another area of the budget...or maybe even the honeymoon! Suggested amount for your cushion is 5% of your entire budget.

Tipping is a section of your budget you don't want to overlook. Make sure to include it when making your budget plans. It's suggested that 5% of your budget be put aside to cover tipping and gratuities. Suggested tipping is as follows (this percentage is of their fee):

Caterer/Banquet Manager :: 15-20%

Waitstaff :: 15-20%

Limousine/Transportation Drivers :: 15-20%

DJ :: 15%

Bands :: $50 per band member

Hair & Makeup :: 15-20%

Lady in Waiting :: 10%

Parking Attendants/Valet :: $1-$2 per car

Wedding Planner/Design Coordinator :: 15-20%

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