Who (Traditionally) Pays For What ?
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| 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)
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Bride's Family
Engagement party (optional)
Ceremony cost: location, music, rentals & all related expenses
Entire cost of reception: food, beverage, entertainment, rental items, decorations, and wedding cake
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
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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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