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W E D D I N G P L A N N E R
How Much
15 to 25%; 30% if work done on-site
$20 to $25 per person
$50 to $150
15 to 20%
15 to 20% of the food and drink fee
(usally between $100 and $300)
$20 to $30 per waiter and $25 to $40 for
each bartender, depending on the type
of bar service, if not already included in
your total price
$5 to $10 per person
Often a donation to the house of wor-
ship from $100 to $500 - will be made
in lieu of payment/gratuity. For non-
denominational officiants, anywhere
from $50 to $100 (on top of the fee) or
an invitation to the reception is a nice
gesture.
15 to 20%, often included in the
contract
Tip tip: No need to tip florists, photographers, cake bakers or owners of companies unless they provide exceptional service.
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Whom
Hair Stylist/
Makeup Artist
Ceremony Musician
DJ
Wedding Planner
On-Site Coordinator
Wait Staff/
Bartenders
Rental Delivery People
Officiant
Drivers
When
Time of service
After the ceremony
At the end of the night
or within a few days
with a thank-you
At the end of the night
or within a few days
with a thank-you
At the end of the night
At the end of the night
(give the money to ban-
quet manager)
Time of service
After the ceremony
Time of service
Illinois law requires you obtain a marriage license in the county in which you
will be married. Both parties must be present and are required to show proof
of age. Parental consent (in person or written and notarized) is required if
either party is not 18.
To apply or for more information these are your contacts.
Who? What? When? Where? How much? Tipping vendors and wedding service
providers can be tricky. Here’s a cheat sheet to make it tipping a painless process
Cook County
CHICAGO
118 N. Clark 312-603-5664
69 W. Washington 312-603-5656
BRIDGEVIEW
10220 S. 76th Ave. 708-974-6150
MAYWOOD
1311 Maywood Sq. 708-865-6010
SKOKIE
5600 W. Old Orchard Rd.
847-470-7233
MARKHAM
16501 S. Kedzie 708-210-4150
ROLLING MEADOWS
2121 Euclid
847-818-2850
DuPage County
421 N. County Farm Rd
Wheaton
630-682-7035
Kane County
719 Batavia Ave.
Geneva
630-232-5950
Lake County
18 N. County St.
Waukegan
847-360-6568
McHenry County
N. Seminary, Woodstock
815-334-4242
Will County
JOLIET
302 N. Chicago St.
815-740-4626
BOLINGBROOK
241 Canterbury Ln.
630-759-1317
CRETE
1367 Wood St.
708-672-8279
Marriage License
Gratuity Guide
