Sharing Traditional Wedding Expenses

Who's going to pay for this wedding?

The Bride and The Bride's Family

Grooms Wedding Ring Gift for the groom Gifts for each of her attendants Accommodations for visiting guests Personal stationery, thank-you cards Flowers: bridesmaids bouquets, flower girl, church/reception Physical examination/blood test Bridesmaids' luncheon Bride's wedding dress, lingerie, and accessories (trousseau) Wedding invitations/announcements/mailing costs Wedding gift for the newlyweds Wedding photography Ceremony: rental of site, fees for organist or soloist, aisle carpet, flowers and other decorations Bridesmaids' gowns and bouquets Reception: all food, beverages, wedding cake, decorations,music, flowers, gratuities, etc. Transportation to the wedding ceremony and reception

The Groom and The Groom's Family

Bride's engagement and wedding ring Gift for the bride Marriage license Bachelor dinner party Gifts for best man and ushers Flowers: bride's bouquet; corsages; boutonnieres Accommodations for visiting ushers and best man Fee for the clergy The honeymoon Transportation to honeymoon Wedding attire for mother and father of the groom Tuxedos for the best man groomsmen and ushers Personal traveling expenses Wedding gift for the newlyweds Hosting a rehearsal dinner

The Attendants

Tuxedo's and Bridesmaids Gowns Traveling expenses Wedding gift for the couple

The Guests

Traveling expenses Wedding gift for the couple Start planning in your city