Who pays for what
Before you start planning your wedding, it is important to set your wedding budget. This avoids any unwanted surprises. Decide what is most important to you and your fiance and plan your budget accordingly. There aren’t absolute rules on who pays for what. In today’s world, it is not unusual for the bride and groom to pay for everything or for the groom’s family to share some of the financial obligations of the bride’s family. Some of the traditional financial division has changed over the years. Communication with all parties involved is vital in setting your wedding plans.
Bride’s Family
- Bride’s wedding attire and accessories
- Reception
- hall rental
- caterer
- food/beverages
- wedding cake
- decorations/backdrops
- Flowers for
- attendants bouquets
- ceremony
- reception
- Ceremony
- site fees
- other related fees
- Music
- music for reception
- music for ceremony
- Photographer and Videographer
- Invitations and announcements
- Favors
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- Transportation for bridal party
- Wedding gift
Groom’s Family
- Wedding attire
- Personal travel and hotel expense
- Rehearsal Dinner or Banquet
- Wedding gift
Bride
- Groom’s wedding ring
- Gift for groom
- Gifts for her attendants
- Accommodations for her attendants
- Physical exam and blood test
Groom
- Bride’s wedding ring
- Gift for bride
- Gifts for his attendants
- Accommodations for his attendants
- His tuxedo or wedding attire
- Flowers for
- bride’s bouquet, ushers
- mothers and fathers
- grandparents
- Marriage license
- Clergy Fee
- Honeymoon
Attendants
- Wedding attire and accessories
- Personal travel
- Bachelor party
- Bridal shower
- Wedding gift
