How Much Should You Tip Your Wedding Florist?

Here are some ways to say thank you to your wedding florist. You can do it in many different ways, from cash to online reviews to gifts.

Do you know how much tip to give your wedding florist, or if it’s necessary? It’s a fair question. You’ll want to thank the florist if they have gone above and beyond in bringing your floral vision to reality. You may be on a budget and the idea of adding gratuities to the vendor fees you have already agreed upon can seem overwhelming. There are many ways to thank your florist without having to spend more money.

How Much Should You Tip A Wedding Florist?

It is thoughtful to give the florist a tip of $50 to $100 for their hard work.

Do You Have To Tip?

You don’t need to, but you can. Remember this rule: you don’t have to tip the owner. A vendor who is self-employed or owns a small business is not usually tipped. There’s no reason to tip your florist if he or she owns their studio or floral shop. may still want tip your florist for their outstanding service. You might give your florist a tip if they went the extra mile. Maybe she found those Japanese peonies that were out of season for your wedding bouquet.

From the florist’s point of view, a tip may not be expected but is always appreciated. “As a small-business owner, they might or might not be raking it in, so a little more as a gratuity can be a sweet bonus,” says Leah Weinberg, a wedding planner.

Don’t feel obligated to tip your florist at a specific percentage if you are going to pay cash. Weinberg says that a 10% tip is not enough, especially when floral budgets are often upwards of $5,000. She adds that “a set amount would be more realistic and appropriate.”

No matter what your budget is for flowers, “a tip is a great gesture to thank any vendor who worked hard on your wedding day.” Ashley Stork of Magnolia Vine events says that showing gratitude and appreciation is always in style.

Stork recommends placing the tip inside a sealed envelope, and having your wedding planner give it to the couple on the big day. Stork says that while it’s nice to tip the wedding florist in person, there is a chance you won’t see them all during the day. You’ll also have a lot of other things to do and don’t wish for the tips to be lost.

How To Show Appreciation In Other Ways

Write a glowing online review

You can help your florist by leaving a glowing online review. Positive online reviews can help your florist get more business. Weinberg says that reviews are crucial for small businesses because they show what it is like to work with the florist.

Tag their bouquets and arrangements on your social media posts to give them the credit they deserve (and to get more exposure).

Mail a sweet thank you card

Do not discount the humble card of thanks. Handwritten notes are appreciated. Stork says that the words of kindness from couples are a great way to warm their hearts and serve as a reminder of your work and the event you both shared.

Send a thoughtful present

You can give your florist an thoughtful gift instead of a tip. You can find something personal that they will love. Stork recommends a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant.

You can find some excellent gift ideas by simply talking to them, or looking at their social media profile. It could be a favorite restaurant or a product they love.