These days, who pays for what in the wedding get-up can be however you want it to be! Often, the bride and groom pay for the whole thing themselves. But! If you are the traditional type and like to stick to the books, here is a breakdown of who traditionally pays for what in the grand scheme of things.
The Bride and Her Family
Bridal Consultant Fees
Invitations and the rest of the paper ensemble
Floral decorations for the ceremony and reception, bridesmaids and bride’s bouquet
Wedding day photography
Music for ceremony and reception
Transportation for wedding party to and from ceremony
All reception expenses
Bride’s gifts to her attendants
Bride’s gift to the groom
Groom’s wedding ring
Sexton’s service fees
Cost of soloists
Parking attendants if needed
Transportation and lodging for officiant if invited by the bride’s family
Accommodations for the bride’s attendants
Bridesmaid’s luncheon
The Groom and His Family
Bride’s engagement and wedding rings
Groom’s gift to the bride
Gifts for the groomsmen, best man and male members of the wedding entourage
Ties and gloves for the groom’s attendants, if not part of their clothing rental package
The bride’s bouquet (if tradition in that area)
The bride’s going-away corsage
Boutonnieres for groom’s attendants
Corsages for immediate members of both families
The officiant’s fees or donation
Transportation and lodging for officiant if invited by groom’s family
The marriage license
Transportation for the groom and best man to the ceremony
Expenses of the honeymoon
All costs of the rehearsal dinner
Accommodations for the groom’s attendants
Bachelor dinner/party, if he has one
Transportation and lodging expenses for the groom’s family
Bridesmaids/Honor Attendant’s
Purchase of apparel and all accessories
Transportation to and from city of wedding
A contribution to a gift from the bridesmaids to the bride
An individual gift to the couple
A shower or luncheon for the bride (optional)
Ushers/Best Man
Rental of wedding attire
Transportation to and from the city of the wedding
A contribution to a gift from the groom’s attendants to the groom
An individual gift to the couple
A bachelor dinner/party, if given by the groom’s attendants
Out of Town Guests
Transportation to and from city of wedding
Lodging
Wedding gift
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