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Here is a suggested pay scale for pastors depending on the circumstances: 1  Greater than $300 â A generous gift. 2  $300 â A wedding with advance preparation and pre-marital counseling. 3  $150 â A wedding with some advance preparation but no pre-marital counseling.  $100 â A small wedding with little preparation.
Amount to Tip. A tip to a traditional vendor, such as a caterer or florist, is between 10 and 20 percent of the cost of the service. It is traditional to tip no less than $75 to a member of the clergy. If the pastor is traveling a long distance to officiate your wedding, pay for travel and accommodation expenses. Tipping occurs after the ceremony has ended. If the pastor is going to the reception, pass the tip during or after the reception.