North Georgia & Chattanooga Wedding Tipping Guide

General Tipping Tips

• Tip when you’re truly impressed—if a vendor goes above and beyond, recognize their effort with a tip or heartfelt gift.
• Know who you’re tipping—for larger companies, tip the individual staff members, not the business. For small, local vendors who’ve gone the extra mile, consider tipping the owner directly.
• Check your contracts carefully—some include service or gratuity fees, meaning an extra tip may not be necessary.

Photographers & Videographers

If you’re working with a professional wedding photographer or videographer, a tip of $50–$200 per person or a thoughtful gift is appreciated.

Hair & Makeup Artists

Follow salon standard etiquette: 15–25% of the service cost is customary—perfect for stylists from boutique studios in North Georgia.

DJs & Musicians

Wedding DJs who keep the dance floor alive? Tip $50–$200 or around 10–20% of their fee. For talented musicians—especially school or local bands from Chattanooga—tip $15–$20 per musician.

Wedding Coordinators / Planners

Tipping your wedding coordinator or planner isn’t mandatory—especially if it’s included in your package—but if they were a rockstar, consider 10–20% of the total service, up to $500, or a thoughtful gift.

Reception & Venue Staff

Depending on your venue’s arrangement, gratuity may already be built into the bill. If not, 15–20% of the total bill, divided among staff, is a generous gesture.

Delivery, Setup, Drivers (Limos, Shuttles)

A range of $5–$20 per person is typical for delivery staff; drivers and chauffeurs can receive 15–20% or around $30 per hour.

Quick Summary Table

Weddings in North Georgia and Chattanooga blend Southern warmth with mountain beauty. A thoughtful tip or meaningful gift shows appreciation while honoring the regional spirit of hospitality and hard work. Need help planning the perfect wedding…touch base with our staff to consult about how Complete Weddings and Events would be the perfect match.