WHO PAYS THE WEDDING EXPENSES

This is a traditional way of paying the wedding expenses. (This is optional and may vary with the Bride and the Groom)




Bride
Q     Wedding band for the groom.
Q     A wedding gift for the groom.
Q     Gifts for the bridal attendants.
Q     Personal Stationary.
Q     Accommodations for out-of-town guests.

Groom
Q     The bride’s engagement and wedding band.
Q     A wedding gift for the bride.
Q     Gifts for the best man and ushers.
Q     Groom’s wedding attire.
Q     Bride’s bouquet and going away corsage.
Q     Mothers’ and grandmothers’ corsages.
Q     Boutonnieres for attendants, fathers, and grandfathers.
Q     Marriage license.
Q     Clergyman’s fees.
Q     The honeymoon expenses.

Bride’s family
Q     Engagement party(optional).
Q     Ceremony costs(location, music, rentals, and all related expenses).
Q     Reception costs(food, beverage, entertainment, rental items, decorations, wedding cake.
Q     Bride wedding attire and accessories.
Q     A wedding gift for the couple.
Q     Wedding invitations, announcements, and mailing costs.
Q     Bridesmaids’ bouquets.
Q     Transportation for bridal party from the bride’s home to the site of the ceremony.
Q     Bridesmaid luncheon.
Q     Photography.
Q     Personal wedding attire.
Q     Floral decorations.
Q     Special item they may wish to purchase(toasting goblets, ring pillow, etc.)

Groom’s family
Q     Rehearsal dinner party.
Q     Personal wedding attire.
Q     Travel and accommodations for groom’s family.
Q     Wedding gift for the bride and groom.
Q     Special item they may wish to purchase(toasting goblets, ring pillow, etc.)
Q     Any general expenses they may wish to contribute.

Attendants
Q     Wedding attire for themselves.
Q     Any travel expenses.
Q     Wedding gift for bride and groom.
Q     Showers given by the maid of honor or bridesmaids.

Bride and Groom
Q     Gifts of appreciation for parents or others who helped with your wedding.

Q     Expenses for items desired which have exceeded original budget allocations.

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