WHO PAYS FOR WHAT AT A WEDDING?
Traditionally, wedding-related expenses are paid for by the bride, groom, and their families as follows
BRIDE'S EXPENSES:
- Wedding ring for groom
- Wedding gift for groom
- Gifts for bridal attendants
- Personal stationary
- Accommodations for out-of town attendants
Groom's Expenses:
- The bride's engagement and wedding rings
- Wedding gift for the bride
- Gifts for the best man and ushers
- Bride's bouquet and going-away corsage
- Mother's corsages
- Boutonnieres for attendants and fathers
- Marriage license
- Clergy's fee
- Honeymoon expenses
BRIDE'S FAMILY
- Engagement party
- Ceremony Costs such as the location / venue, music, rentals and all other related expenses
- Entire cost of reception including food, beverages, DJ, rentals, decorations, wedding cakes, etc.
- Bride's attire and accessories
- Wedding gift for couple
- Wedding invitations, announcements and mailing cost
ATTENDANTS
- Wedding attire for themselves
- Travel expenses
- Gift for couple
- Showers given by maid of honor or bridesmaids
- Bechelor party given by best man or ushers
BRIDE AND GROOM
- Gifts of appreciation for parents and others who helped with the wedding
- Expenses of items which exceeded the wedding budget provided by the parents
OPTIONAL
- Attendants dresses may be purchased by the bride or her family
- Bride may give bridesmaid's luncheon
- Bride's bouquet may be purhcased by her family
- Corsages for mothers and grandmothers may be paid by the brides family
- Rehearsal dinner is usually hosted by the groom's family, but may be hosted by the brides family or friend
Make sure to checkout the groom's wedding checklist too.
