021 // Let’s Get Maui’d: A Guide to Wedding Vendor Gratuities

Not sure who to tip—or how much—when it comes to your wedding team? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m breaking down suggested gratuities so you can show your appreciation without overextending your budget. We’ll talk about who to tip, how much is appropriate, how to prepare ahead of time, and some real talk about things like tip jars at the bar and those post-wedding “the check is in the mail” moments.

Whether you decide to tip or not, this episode will help you feel confident, organized, and full of aloha.

What You’ll Learn:

• Who typically receives a gratuity on wedding day (and how much is standard)

• Why gratuities are never expected when working with trusted pros

• The best way to prepare and organize your tip envelopes (cash is king!)

• What to do if you’re on a tight budget—but still want to show appreciation

• The do’s and don’ts of bar tip jars (yes, we talk about it!)

• Why saying “we’ll send something later” can unintentionally sting 

• How thank-you notes, kind words, and great reviews are also meaningful ways to say thanks

Mentioned in This Episode:

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🌺 A Note from Ashley:

This is Episode 21—such a milestone! I’m so grateful to each of you for tuning in every week. I created this podcast to give you practical, thoughtful advice to make planning your Maui destination wedding as seamless (and joyful) as possible. Here’s to many more episodes to come. 💕