WEDDING EXPENSES - WEDDING COSTS
Who Pays For What?
Who pays for the wedding expenses?
The wedding costs were traditionally
mainly the responsibility of the Bride's family. However, traditions are changing
with ever increasing wedding costs and the trend is now leaning toward the wedding
expenses being shared between the Bride and Groom and their families.
Following are some "traditional" wedding
expense responsibilities that will give you some idea of how wedding costs were/are "traditionally" shared. How
(or if) you and your families decide to share the wedding expenses is a decision that
should be discussed together when initially establishing your wedding budget.
For ideas about how to reduce your wedding costs, see our "Money
Saving Wedding Tips".
Making
a decision on how or if wedding expenses should be shared in advance of
starting
the wedding planning process will make your wedding planning experience much
more enjoyable - and much less nerve-racking.
The Bride and
Bride's Family Expenses
Engagement party (if held)
Groom's wedding ring
Wedding gift for groom
Bridesmaid's luncheon (if held)
Pre wedding parties
Gifts for bridal attendants
Attendant's bouquets
Accommodations for bride's attendants (if needed)
Bride's wedding dress and accessories
Trousseau and lingerie
Invitations, announcements and stationery
Mailing costs associated with invitations and announcements
Wedding Guest Book
Transportation for bridal party from bride's home to the ceremony
Cost of ceremony - all related costs, i.e. rental fees, flowers, music, etc.
Transportation of wedding party from ceremony to reception
Cost of reception - all related costs, i.e. rental fees, food, beverages, decor,
music, etc.
Photography / Videography
Wedding consultant fees (if applicable)
Bride's physical exam and blood test
The Groom and Groom's Family
Expenses
Bride's wedding ring
Wedding gift for the bride
Gifts for best man, groomsman and ushers
Bachelor dinner (if not given by best man)
Groom's physical exam and blood test
Groom's wedding attire
Marriage license
Rehearsal dinner
Fee for wedding officiant
Bride's bouquet
Mothers'/Grandmothers' corsages
Boutonnieres for fathers', best man, groomsmen and ushers
Accommodations for groom's wedding party (if required)
Honeymoon
Alcoholic Beverages at reception (if applicable)
The Maid/Matron of Honor and the Bridesmaid's
Expenses
Own dress and accessories
Gift for the couple
Parties or entertainment for the bride
Bridal Shower
Shower gift
Own transportation to and from wedding
The Best Man, Groomsmen and Usher's
Expenses
Own clothing rental
Gift for the couple
Bachelor dinner
Parties or entertainment for groom
Own transportation to and from wedding
Bride and Groom Expenses
Gifts of appreciation for those who helped with the wedding
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