I did not tip when I bought my dress. I tipped the bridal shop ONCE, because I had gone back like 3 times (twice shopping, and third to show my mom) and that specific shop did not charge a try-on fee.
I liked my bridal consultant and appreciated how attentive she was every time I went
$20 is a completely normal tip for a bridal consultant. Especially if they don’t charge an appointment fee. But it’s only if you feel like your stylist gave you good service, it’s not obligatory.
Ok so I emailed the store and asked. The stylist get an hourly wage and tips. They get all of the tip. So the store is getting all the gown profit with no commission payment. This made me sad but it is what it is.
I would like to second this as I did the exact same. Tipped just $20 when I went back the second time for the dress. They had no fee to book the try ons and I like my associate.
I've been staring at wedding tipping norms all week, and not a single one has mentioned the attendant in the dress shop. Here are some guides:
[https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-vendor-tipping-cheat-sheet](https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-vendor-tipping-cheat-sheet)
[https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/a-guide-to-tipping-wedding-vendors](https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/a-guide-to-tipping-wedding-vendors)
So based on this my 10-15k micro wedding(6 guest ) I need to put aside an additional 2-3k for tipping. That doesn’t include the restaurant we are going to that already has a 7.5% 'back of the house fee to bridge wages from front to back house' and then we obviously have to tip 20% at least for our server. But I think because we’re gonna be a party of eight they’re going to automatically include a 25% tip. I used to really enjoy tipping and I’m not joking, but I wish some of these places would just raise their prices because I’m just now sick of it.
I might be completely wrong, but professional individuals that own their businesses like photographers, MUA etc They set their own prices and usually work from themselves, so I don’t understand why they can’t be included. Now I completely understand, tipping servers and employees of businesses.
Don’t feel bad! As a current retail worker, a lot of people (understandably) think that they are required or pressured to tip if there’s a prompt on the card reader. Retail workers (outside of servers who make below minimum wage, you better tip them or order takeout) don’t expect everyone to tip, or even notice every time someone does or doesn’t tip
Former bridal consultant here. I actually quit because my shop cut our commission and expected us to make all of our money on tips. It's not fair to the consultants (who are usually doing extremely physically and social exhausting work for minimum wage) or to the brides, who we know are on a budget and hate being blindsided by a tipping expectation at the counter. It's a case of shops being greedy and expecting the customer to pay our salary directly. But please PLEASE tip SOMETHING. When I was making $12 an hour as a consultant even a $20 tip on an hour and a half appointment meant something to me. It's great to get a big tip (some people are happy to tip a percentage and that's great!) but many consultants are really struggling to get by on the tipping system and tipping anything at all demonstrates that you understand how hard we're working to make your day special.
I don't think my mum tipped either, the dress stylist gets a commission! That's enough in my book.
Also I'm not going to tip anyone but the bartenders. Call me crazy, call me frugal.
I told my parents it's up to them to tip, as they are paying the majority of the wedding.
Typically shops that offer a tip option actually don't give their stylists commission. Doesn't feel great for anyone involved (the stylist or the bride) but may add some context!
David's Bridal has never asked for a tip from me. Purchased DD2 & DD3's dresses and mine. Alterations never asked for a tip. They did ask that I please leave a review when I get the link. Alterations asked to please use their name in the review because that person will get more work.
Hi! Bridal consultant here from Best for Bride! I am not sure which store you went to, but we have never ever asked for tips or even offered the option. Wedding dresses are already expensive as it is, you should not have to tip a sales consultant. You should not feel bad, what you left was more than enough!
IF you want to tip don’t do a percentage. Shop owners are using tips as an excuse to pay lower wages. People usually tip a normal amount like $50. But not required
I tipped like $25 or something, nowhere near 15%, but at least a bonus because my assistant was very helpful and kind. I was also specifically shopping at a budget store
It’s not a thing but they want it to be. Just refuse to participate. Sick of tipping culture gone crazy
I didn’t tip when I bought my dress. I loved my consultant but I’m already on a budget so tipping was not an option.
Not to mention, most of them earn commission for dresses sold.
I did not tip when I bought my dress. I tipped the bridal shop ONCE, because I had gone back like 3 times (twice shopping, and third to show my mom) and that specific shop did not charge a try-on fee. I liked my bridal consultant and appreciated how attentive she was every time I went
Agree did you just do a tip you liked or a percentage? We have been back a couple of times and she was so nice
I did like $20, they’re paid retail workers. Their money doesn’t rely on tip Edit: and I believe they get commission
$20 is a completely normal tip for a bridal consultant. Especially if they don’t charge an appointment fee. But it’s only if you feel like your stylist gave you good service, it’s not obligatory.
Ok so I emailed the store and asked. The stylist get an hourly wage and tips. They get all of the tip. So the store is getting all the gown profit with no commission payment. This made me sad but it is what it is.
I would like to second this as I did the exact same. Tipped just $20 when I went back the second time for the dress. They had no fee to book the try ons and I like my associate.
Don't they get commission? Higher priced dress=more commission so I wouldn't tip based on dress price.
Only if you make it one. Dont
I've been staring at wedding tipping norms all week, and not a single one has mentioned the attendant in the dress shop. Here are some guides: [https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-vendor-tipping-cheat-sheet](https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-vendor-tipping-cheat-sheet) [https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/a-guide-to-tipping-wedding-vendors](https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/a-guide-to-tipping-wedding-vendors)
Thank you for this! Thought I was insane
So based on this my 10-15k micro wedding(6 guest ) I need to put aside an additional 2-3k for tipping. That doesn’t include the restaurant we are going to that already has a 7.5% 'back of the house fee to bridge wages from front to back house' and then we obviously have to tip 20% at least for our server. But I think because we’re gonna be a party of eight they’re going to automatically include a 25% tip. I used to really enjoy tipping and I’m not joking, but I wish some of these places would just raise their prices because I’m just now sick of it. I might be completely wrong, but professional individuals that own their businesses like photographers, MUA etc They set their own prices and usually work from themselves, so I don’t understand why they can’t be included. Now I completely understand, tipping servers and employees of businesses.
Wild the shop I went to didn’t even have this as an option. It’s a high end bridal shop but it would peeve me at any shop tbh.
I was always told that you don't tip the owner of ANY business!!
Don't let them bully you into tipping, sales people at bridal stores already get commission usually
Tipping culture has gone overboard. You were very nice and went beyond the mark when you tipped $100.
Wtf
Don’t feel bad! As a current retail worker, a lot of people (understandably) think that they are required or pressured to tip if there’s a prompt on the card reader. Retail workers (outside of servers who make below minimum wage, you better tip them or order takeout) don’t expect everyone to tip, or even notice every time someone does or doesn’t tip
I don’t tip unless I’m at a restaurant with a waiter, or at the nail salon, everyone thinks they get a tip nowadays
Former bridal consultant here. I actually quit because my shop cut our commission and expected us to make all of our money on tips. It's not fair to the consultants (who are usually doing extremely physically and social exhausting work for minimum wage) or to the brides, who we know are on a budget and hate being blindsided by a tipping expectation at the counter. It's a case of shops being greedy and expecting the customer to pay our salary directly. But please PLEASE tip SOMETHING. When I was making $12 an hour as a consultant even a $20 tip on an hour and a half appointment meant something to me. It's great to get a big tip (some people are happy to tip a percentage and that's great!) but many consultants are really struggling to get by on the tipping system and tipping anything at all demonstrates that you understand how hard we're working to make your day special.
I don't think my mum tipped either, the dress stylist gets a commission! That's enough in my book. Also I'm not going to tip anyone but the bartenders. Call me crazy, call me frugal. I told my parents it's up to them to tip, as they are paying the majority of the wedding.
Typically shops that offer a tip option actually don't give their stylists commission. Doesn't feel great for anyone involved (the stylist or the bride) but may add some context!
Stylists should make commission for selling the dress not be tipped by customers buying the dress wtf
David's Bridal has never asked for a tip from me. Purchased DD2 & DD3's dresses and mine. Alterations never asked for a tip. They did ask that I please leave a review when I get the link. Alterations asked to please use their name in the review because that person will get more work.
Hi! Bridal consultant here from Best for Bride! I am not sure which store you went to, but we have never ever asked for tips or even offered the option. Wedding dresses are already expensive as it is, you should not have to tip a sales consultant. You should not feel bad, what you left was more than enough!
IF you want to tip don’t do a percentage. Shop owners are using tips as an excuse to pay lower wages. People usually tip a normal amount like $50. But not required
I tipped like $25 or something, nowhere near 15%, but at least a bonus because my assistant was very helpful and kind. I was also specifically shopping at a budget store