These
days,there are no hard and fast rules. As with many traditions,
the financial responsibility of the wedding has changed.
Discuss It First
It is best for the couple and both sets of parents to meet
before making any plans, and determine who will pay for
what, and how much is going to be spent. In some cases,
the bride and groom may be paying for all costs involved
in their wedding. A discussion will prevent hard feelings
at a future point. Here are some guidelines for traditional
responsibilities. Remember, they are only guidelines and
may not apply in every case.
The Bride
- Wedding ring for the groom.
- Wedding gift for the groom.
- Gifts for her bridal attendants.
- Accommodations for out-of-town attendants.
- Her blood and medical tests.
- Guests' book for the reception.
- Personal stationery and/or calling cards.
Her Family
- They may host an engagement party for the couple.
- Bridal consultant or decorator.
- The entire cost of the reception.
- A wedding gift to the couple.
- Bride's wedding gown.
- The invitations, announcements, and all mailingcosts.
- Music at the wedding.
- The wedding and engagement photographs.
- Wedding videos.
- Special parties, events for out-of-town guests.
- Any costs associated with the ceremony, except for
the officiant.
- Favors for the guests.
- Flowers for the bridesmaids.
- Transportation for the bridal party to the wedding
and reception.
The Groom
- Engagement ring for the bride-to-be.
- Wedding ring for the bride.
- Wedding gift for the bride.
- The marriage license.
- Gifts for his groomsmen.
- Flowers for the bride, corsages for the mothers, and
boutonnieres for the men in the wedding party.
- Accommodations for out-of-town attendants.
- His blood and medical tests.
- His own formal wear.
- Gloves, ties, or ascots for the men in the wedding
party.
- The fee for the officiant.
- The honeymoon (usually from money received at the wedding).
His Family
- A dinner for the bridešs family so both families can
meet.
- They may host an engagement party for the couple.
- Their wedding apparel.
- Wedding gift for the couple.
- The rehearsal dinner.
- They may pay for the liquor at the reception.
Her Attendants
- Wedding apparel.
- Travel expenses.
- Bridal shower.
- Shower gift.
- Wedding gift for the couple.
- A "bachelorette" party for the bride.
His Attendants
Wedding apparel.
Travel expenses.
Wedding gift for the couple.
A bachelor party for the groom.
The Guests
- Their own travel and accommodation expenses.
- Wedding gift for the couple.
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