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Who Pays For What?
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Traditionally,
wedding-related expenses are paid for by the bride,
the groom and their families as follows:
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Bride |
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Wedding ring for the groom. |
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Personal stationery. |
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Wedding gift for the groom. |
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Accommodations for out-of town
attendants. |
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Gifts for bridal attendants. |
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Groom |
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The bride’s engagement and wedding rings. |
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Boutonnieres for attendants and fathers. |
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Wedding gift for the bride. |
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Marriage license. |
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Gifts for the best man and ushers. |
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Clergy’s fee. |
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Bride’s bouquet and going-away corsage. |
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Honeymoon expenses. |
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Mothers’ corsages. |
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Bride’s
Family |
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Engagement party. |
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Bride’s attire and accessories. |
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Ceremony costs: location, music, rentals and all
related expenses. |
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Wedding gift for the couple. |
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Entire cost of reception, food, beverages,
entertainment, rental items, decorations, wedding cake. |
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Wedding invitations, announcements, mailing
costs. |
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Attendants |
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Wedding attire for themselves. |
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Showers given by maid of honor or bridesmaids. |
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Travel expenses. |
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Bachelor party given by best man or ushers. |
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Gift for couple. |
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Bride &
Groom |
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Gifts of appreciation for parents and others who
helped with wedding. |
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Expenses of items which exceeded budget. |
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Optional
Expenses |
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Attendants dresses may be purchased by bride or
her family. |
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Corsages for mothers and grandmothers may be
paid by bride’s family. |
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Bride may give bridesmaids’ luncheon. |
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Rehearsal dinner is usually hosted by
groom’s family, but may be hosted by bride’s family or friend. |
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Bride’s bouquet may be purchased by her
family. |
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