Should wedding guests tip the bartender? Here’s what etiquette experts say you should do
Wedding guests often wonder whether they should tip bartenders at receptions. Etiquette experts suggest that tipping is generally not expected at open bars, as gratuities are typically included in the service fee. However, at cash bars, guests may consider tipping as a gesture of appreciation for the bartender's service.
- ▪Etiquette experts advise that guests are not expected to tip at open bars since gratuities are usually included in the service fee.
- ▪At cash bars, guests may choose to tip the bartender as a sign of appreciation for their service.
- ▪Wedding hosts typically decide between an open bar and a cash bar based on their budget and preferences.
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Events Should wedding guests tip the bartender? Here’s what etiquette experts say you should do Etiquette expert says tip jars are inappropriate at open bars but necessary at cash bars By Khloe Quill Fox News Published May 24, 2026 12:27pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Restaurant owner reveals awkward tipping scenario that makes customers 'uncomfortable' Vicki Parmelee, owner of Jumby Bay Island Grill in Jupiter, Florida, tells Fox News Digital that tips should be earned, not expected, and reveals the common scenario that she says makes many restaurant customers "uncomfortable." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While a night out at a bar or restaurant can call for a standard 15% to 20% gratuity, wedding reception…
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