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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