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Financial Obligations
Who pays for what?
Times have changed when it comes to who pays for the expenses of
a wedding. Traditionally the bride's family paid for all nuptial
expenses. The bride, groom, and their families should get together
soon after the engagement to discuss the wedding plans and the budget.
The best way to approach this matter is to be communicative, realistic,
and courteous. These are times when tradition bows to practicality:
he who pays is the one who is most willing and able.
It is very important for someone to note who has offered to pay
for what to eliminate any confusion, misunderstandings, and hard
feelings later. The Budget Worksheet (located in the Worksheet section)
can be very helpful when you meet to discuss budget responsibilities.
The following lists are guidelines that are based on a young couple
getting married for the first time.
Bride and Her Family
- Bride's wedding attire
- Trousseau of clothes and lingerie
- Gifts for her attendants
- Personal stationery
- Announcements, invitations, and postage
- Engagement and wedding photos
- Physical exam/blood test
- Groom's wedding ring
- Groom's gift
- Attendants' bouquets
- Wedding consultant's fee
- Bridesmaid luncheon
- Cost of ceremony: rental fees, flowers, decorations, programs,
music, guest book, etc.
- Cost of reception: hall rental, caterer, food, decorations, flowers,
wedding cake, music, favors, tent, and nonalcoholic beverages
- Videographer
- Transportation for wedding party
- Accommodations for out-of-town attendants/guests is optional
Groom and His Family
- Groom's wedding attire
- Gifts for groom's attendants
- Bride's ring
- Physical exam/blood test
- Marriage license
- Bride's gift
- Rehearsal dinner
- Fee for officiant
- Bride's bouquet
- Corsages for mothers and grandmothers
- Boutonnieres for groom's attendants
- Honeymoon
- Liquor at reception (optional)
- Accommodation for out-of-town attendants/guests is optional
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