Being the tradition-steeped celebrations that they are, weddings do
have some general, traditional guidelines as to who pays for what...
Bride
* Wedding ring for the groom
* A wedding gift for the groom
* Gifts for the bridal attendants
* Personal stationary
* Medical exam & blood test
* Accommodations for out of town attendants
* Bachlorette Party
Groom
* Bride's engagement & wedding rings
* A wedding gift for the bride
* Gifts for the best man & ushers
* Groom's wedding attire
* Bride's corsage & going away corsage
* Mother's corsages
* Boutonnieres for attendants & fathers
* Medical exam & blood test
* Marriage license
* Clergyman's fee
* The honeymoon expenses
* Bachelor dinner (if not given by best man)
Bride's Family
* Engagement party (optional)
* Ceremony cost: location, music, rentals & all related expenses
* Bride's wedding attire & accessories
* A wedding gift for the couple
* Wedding Invitations, announcements, & mailing costs
* Bridemaids bouquets
* Transportation for bridal party from bride's home to ceremony site
* Bridesmaids luncheon
* Photography (groom's family may pay for photos they would like)
* Personal wedding attire
* Floral decorations
* Special item they may wish to purchase: toast goblets, ring pillow, etc
* Entire cost of reception: food, beverage, entertainment, rental items, decorations, and wedding cake
Groom's Family
* Rehearsal dinner party
* Personal Wedding Attire
* Travel and accommodations for groom's family
* Wedding gift for the bride & groom
* Special item they may wish to purchase: toast goblets, ring pillow, etc
* Any general expense they may wish to contribute
Attendants
* Wedding attire for themselves
* Any travel expenses
* Wedding gift for bride & groom
* Showers given by maid of honor or bridesmaids
* Bachelor party given by best man or ushers
Bride & Groom
* Gifts of appreciation for parents or others who helped with wedding
* Expenses of items desired, which have exceeded the original budget allocations
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