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tipping officiant?

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    dancemom    7/25/09   Indiana

    How much do I give to the officiant?  I guess it wouldn't really be a tip as he is not charging us anything, but isn't it customary to give them something?  What is the norm or going rate?  My FI thinks $100, I was thinking maybe $50.  ideas?

     
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    Gilneas    October 10, 2010   NJ

    It really varies - if he's not charging you anything, I think $100-$150 is appropriate, or a nice card and gift.

     
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    ErinMarguerite    July 2009   DC Area

    I've read that for some places, there's an expected donation of $200-300.  If your officiant is affiliated with a religious organization, ask them what is customary.   If you're using a rent-a-reverend or a civil official, \I'd check with other people who live nearby.  I'm guessing it ranges widely from Indiana to DC...

     
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    missteacher       San Diego

    we're giving $200 ... I have a friend who's paying $800, but he's doing counseling with them too

     
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    flamingo    June 21, 2008   Montreal, Qc Canada

    Um... I didn't

    Is that bad? I did make a donation though

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