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Tipping family

posted 2 years ago in Etiquette
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    My FBIL is our officiant for the ceremony and half way acting like a best man, even though he's not doing anything besides marrying us.  We've bought him a new suit and shirt plus another gift.  Now FI is talking about tipping him for helping.  We are giving others gifts for helping out but not tipping them. 

    I was a little confused and thought I would get everyone's opinion because I feel it's too much.

     
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    Jessie516    May 16, 2009   Ann Arbor, MI

    We had a friend marry us and we wanted to do something for her, but didn't want it to just be a tip like we did with other vendors.  Instead of a cash tip, we decided on a gift--a gift card to a great restaurant in town for our friend and her partner.

     
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    MissAsB    June 6, 2009   Married in CO, Living in AL

    I wouldn't give him a tip like a normal vendor.  Maybe a gift card or a little present for his time but that's it.

     
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    ejs4y8    June 20, 2009  

    my SIL did our hair and I gave her a gift card for a massage....it feels weird to "tip" friends and family. Plus I know she'd likely not take cash from me but would probably have no problem accepting a gift card =]

     
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    Miss Bravo    October 31, 2009   LA

    A gift-definitely not a tip.

     

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