Who Pays for What?
From LoveToKnow Weddings
With the average cost of a wedding well over $20,000, the question of who pays for what is a serious one that couples and their families need to consider when planning the festivities. This checklist is a basic traditional guideline of who pays for what for the couple's wedding ceremony and reception. It is important to remember, however, that many couples adapt their own budgets and may cover all wedding expenses themselves, or families work together to split costs that can work with everyone's budget comfortably.
The Bride
- Medical visit for bride.
- A thank you gift for the maid of honor, bridesmaids, and hostess.
- The wedding gown, headpiece & accessories.
- The groom's ring.
- Flower girl basket, and ring bearer pillow.
- Hotel accommodations for any attendents who will be arriving from out of town.
The Groom
- Medical visit for groom.
- The marriage license.
- A thank you gift for the best man, and groomsmen.
- The bride's engagement ring.
- The bride's wedding ring.
- Clothing (Tux Rental) and accessories.
- The bride's flowers.
- Corsages (mothers/grandmothers and boutonieres,groomsmen).
- Clergyman/officiant fee.
- Limousine service/transportation to and from the wedding and reception.
- Hotel accommodations for any groomsmen which will be arriving from out of town.
The Bride and Groom
- Unity candle/holder.
- Wedding pictures.
- Miscellaneous accessories (wedding favors, goblets, napkins/printed items).
- A thank you gift for the flower girl, and ring bearer.
- Thank you cards.
- Any overnight accomodations.
- Honeymoon arrangements.
Parents of the Bride
- Wedding invitations.
- Dress, suit/tux rental and accessories.
- The church or ceremony location.
- Pew bows, runner, candleabra rental.
- Wedding ceremony flowers.
- Music/musician/soloist.
- Flowers for bridesmaids.
- Wedding photography.
- Reception flowers.
- Reception hall fee.
- Catered reception/professional services.
- Basic table decor if not provided by venue.
- Wedding cake.
- Disc jockey.
- Own hotel accommodations.
Parents of the Groom
- Dress/suit and accessories.
- The rehearsal dinner.
- Own hotel accommodations.
Bridesmaids
- Dresses and accessories.
- Wedding shower.
Groomsmen
- Clothing (tux rental) and accessories.
- Bachelor party.
The Children's Parents
- Dress, suit/tux rental and accessories.
- Hotel accommodations if arriving from out of town.
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Comments
Anon - Since the wedding announcements are part of the family's social network, modern etiquette would have the groom's family pay for that announcement since it is for his hometown, and the bride and her family aren't familiar with it and don't have any acquaintances there. Most newspaper wedding announcements are inexpensive and it shouldn't be causing too much tension; the bride's family should, however, be sure that the groom's family has all the appropriate information they may need for the announcement, which can be worded differently since it is for a different social group.
-- Contributed by: Melissa MayntzThe Bride lives in one state and the groom lives in another state? The Bride's parents took care of the announcement in their local newspaper. The grooms parents feels it is also the responsiblity of the Bride's parents to put it int the groom's local newspaper also. Who should pay for this? The Bride's parents or the Groom's parents?
-- Contributed by: anonHi Miss M., You are correct that bridesmaids should pay for their own wedding attire. Their lodging costs are also their own responsibility. It is unfortunate that your friend is reacting in this way. You may want to have a kind but honest conversation with her and let her now how her actions have made you feel, and/or discuss with others in the wedding party your financial concerns. While it is perfectly understandable for you to feel frustrated and upset because of her actions, don't let your resentment get the best of you. Remember to focus on the most important thing - that you and your sweetheart are making th most joyous commitment of your lives!
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