Wedding preparation can be a lot to handle. With so many tasks to get through on a regular basis, it can be easy to allow some social graces and customs to fall to the wayside. Tipping, for example, might not be at the forefront of your mind when you think about your vendors. Still, there are going to come times when giving a little bit of extra cash to the people working your reception is going to be the right call. Not everyone gets extra, but you should at least have a feel for who does.

To know when to grab your wallet, you may need a bit of assistance on the customs surrounding tipping for your event. Take a moment to look over these situations. You’ll get a feel for when and how you should be using a bit of extra cash.

Planning Assistance 

The first of your vendors to think about tipping is your wedding planner. Not all couples use a planner, but those who do tend to bring this individual into the fold pretty early. A planner is going to go through leaps and bounds to help arrange the event of your dreams. Still, they are most likely not going to expect you to offer a tip when all is said and done. Yet, various surveys have shown more than half of couples who use a wedding planner wind up tipping that person.

To make life easier, plan for a bit extra. Now, you might feel like you are already spending a lot for your event. A gratuity can go a long way to show how thankful you are for all the hard work and dedication involved with planning. A monetary gift is a traditional way to go. A planner might also appreciate a handwritten letter praising their services alongside a token of gratitude like a gift card. Small gestures can go a long way.

The Beauty Squad

There are certain services that you should always tip. When you go to the salon to get your hair colored, cut, or treated, you most likely finish the appointment by paying and providing a tip for the technicians. On the day of your wedding, you are likely going to hire hair and makeup artists. Ideally, you’ll hire artists who put an effort toward making you look your best. Tipping should follow the same method as is used at the salon. Provide sensible gratuities to everyone who is working on your hair or makeup, even if the person is just assisting.

Hair and makeup are a huge part of your wedding day. Whether you are getting a simple blowout or you want your entire style changed for the ceremony, tipping is both expected and encouraged for these services. A gratuity of 15 to 25 percent is customary. You can feel free to alter this percentage depending on how much work is being done and how you feel overall about the results. To not forget, try and add this extra amount in advance when you first budget for your services.

Food and More

Finally, you should always tip the people who are serving the drinks and entrees at your reception. In some cases, you may also want to tip the owner of the venue where your wedding is being held. This is optional, but you should definitely provide a gratuity of about 20 percent of the total cost of food and beverages to the serving staff.

On the day of your wedding, you’re going to be so busy that you may not remember many small details. Thinking about tipping your vendors now can provide you with the insight you need to recall social graces and show your appreciation.