seahag07 Posted August 5, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 5, 2008 :confused: Hi does anyone know if we are sopposed to tip the officiant/wedding people ? We are getting married on the Liberty of the Seas Sept 20. We are paying quite a bit using the Royal ROmance people, so we're not sure if we need to tip additionally? Small ceremony, no after party except for the couple traveling with us. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollidaygal Posted August 5, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 5, 2008 There have been a few threads on this in the past... Tips are not included in your package price or reception prices. They only charge gratuity on food and beverage. All officiants should be tipped at every wedding in my opinion, cruise ship or church. They do not get paid very much. Same goes for wedding coordinators. They don't expect much but a little something is always appreciated. You wouldn't believe how many people do not tip!! Some coordinators deserve it more than others. Tip according to the service you receive. If you think they did a good job, then do tip them. I would suggest you put someone in charge of tipping , like FOB or FOG or Best Man. That way the Bride & Groom don't have to worry about it and can focus on their guests and having a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahag07 Posted August 5, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted August 5, 2008 ok thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinerBride Posted August 5, 2008 #4 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I agree with somebody being put in charge. We meant to tip the coordinator and the officiant. Everything was kind of crazy that day, and with us off taking pictures, the officiant off to another ceremony, as far as I know it never happened. My parents might have taken care of it without me knowing, but I felt REALLY bad that we forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miyucruises Posted August 6, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2008 How much did you tip each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinD92 Posted August 6, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2008 We forgot as well. I never thought of having someone in charge of that. Our wedding coordinator really didn't do much and I am not sure if the Captain could/would accept tips but I wished I'd remembered. We did tip the photographer the next day when we saw her at one of the island stops -- we tipped her $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J's Gal Posted August 6, 2008 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2008 We got several $20 bills and some envelopes and we seperated all the money and gave them to my best friend, who was my "go-to girl" of the day. She made sure that everyone got their envelope with the tip. Here's what we tipped: Officiant: $20 Coordinator: $40 Photographer: $40 Videographer: $40 DJ: $20 (we supplied all the CDs and music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenieRaider Posted August 12, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2008 NICE PHOTO! Congratulations and Best Wishes! Were you married on the ship? What port? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug3636 Posted August 12, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 12, 2008 NICE PHOTO!Congratulations and Best Wishes! Were you married on the ship? What port? Thanks What port are you getting married in? I'm on Freedom for my wedding in February! We are getting married in Ocho Rios. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahag07 Posted August 29, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted August 29, 2008 not married yet, sept 20th on the liberty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha070680 Posted August 30, 2008 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2008 :confused: Hi does anyone know if we are sopposed to tip the officiant/wedding people ? We are getting married on the Liberty of the Seas Sept 20. We are paying quite a bit using the Royal ROmance people, so we're not sure if we need to tip additionally? Small ceremony, no after party except for the couple traveling with us. Thanks! We were married on the Carnival Valor and tipped our Officiant $60 and the coordinators (2) $40 each. I had a few thank you cards with me and quickly wrote them out in my cabin before the ceremony. They were very grateful for the cards/tip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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