Wedding Expenses...
Who Pays for What?

The wedding expenses listed below are typical of most weddings.

The Bride typically pays for:

The Wedding ring for the Groom
Gifts for the Attendants
Accommodation for out-of-town Attendants
The Wedding gift for the Groom


The Bride's Family typically pays for:

The costs of the reception
The Bride's Wedding attire/trousseau
Invitations, announcements, thank you notes
The seating assignment chart, napkins and mailing costs
Photographer
Videographer
Ceremony costs
Bridesmaids, flower girl, ring bearer flowers and accessories
Transportation for bridal party on Wedding day from ceremony to reception
All gratuities for all services: parking, security
Bridesmaid luncheon

The Groom typically pays for:

The Bride's rings including the Engagement ring
The honeymoon
Wedding gift for the bride
The marriage license
The Groomsmen gifts
Accommodation for out-of-town groomsmen
Flowers for the Bride
The going-away corsage, corsages for mothers, special ladies
The boutonnieres for men in wedding party
The gloves, ties and accessories for the men in the wedding partyFee for the minister

The Groom's Family typically pays for:

Clothing for the Wedding
Travel and lodging expenses
Rehearsal dinner
The Wedding gift for the newlyweds

The Attendants typically pay for:

Their wedding clothes
Travel expenses
Wedding gift for newlyweds


Maid of Honor Responsibilities

Best Man Responsibilities

Mother of the Bride Responsibilities

Mother of the Groom Responsibilities

Wedding Etiquette

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