A growing trend today
is for wedding expenses to be shared among the bride's family, the bride
and groom and the groom's family. But, just in case you're wondering, here
are the traditional "who pays for what"...
Groom and His Family
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Bride’s
engagement and wedding rings
-
Groom’s
wedding attire
-
Rehearsal
dinner
-
Marriage
license
-
Accommodations for out-of-town ushers
-
Alcohol at
reception
-
Wedding
gifts for the bride, best man and ushers
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Flowers for
the bride’s bouquet, corsages for the mothers and grandmothers
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Boutonnieres
for ushers, ring bearers and fathers
-
Officiate's
fee
-
Honeymoon
and transportation to the honeymoon
Bride and Bride's Family
-
Wedding
consultant’s fee
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Invitations, personal notes and mailing expense
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Transportation for the wedding party
-
Wedding
dress, headpiece and accessories
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Lingerie
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Attendants’ bouquets
-
Groom’s gift
-
Guest book
-
Cost of the
reception
-
Cost of
the ceremony
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Photography and videography expense
-
Groom’s
wedding ring
-
Favors
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Accommodations for out-of-town bride’s attendants
Bridesmaids
-
Wedding attire -
Bridesmaid dress, shoes & accessories
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Travel costs
-
Shower and
wedding gift for the couple
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Shower
given by bridesmaids and/or maid of honor
Groomsmen
-
Wedding
attire rental
-
Wedding
gift for the couple
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Travel costs
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Bachelor party given by best man and/or ushers
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