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Who Pays For What
The breakdown of Traditional Expenses
Traditionally, the expenses involved are paid for by the bride, the groom, and their families as follows:
The Bride:
- A wedding ring for the groom.
- A wedding gift for the groom.
- Gifts for the bridal attendants.
- Personal stationery.
- Medical examination and blood test.
- Accommodations for out-of-town attendants.
The Groom:
- The bride's engagement and wedding rings.
- A wedding gift for the bride.
- Gifts for the best man and ushers.
- Groom's wedding attire.
- Bride's bouquet and going away corsage.
- Mothers' corsages
- Boutonnieres for attendants and fathers
- Medical examination and blood test.
- Marriage license.
- Clergyman's fee.
- The honeymoon expenses.
- Bachelor dinner (if not given by the best man, optional).
The Bride's Family:
- Engagement party (optional).
- Ceremony cost: location, music, rentals, and all related expenses.
- Entire cost of reception: food, beverage, entertainment, rental items, decorations, wedding cake.
- Bride's wedding attire and accessories.
- A wedding gift for the couple.
- Wedding invitations, announcements, and mailing costs.
- Bridesmaids' bouquets.
- Transportation for bridal party from bride's home to the site of ceremony.
- Bridesmaids' luncheon.
- Photography (groom's parents may pay for the pictures they would like).
- Personal wedding attire.
- Floral decorations.
- Special item they may wish to purchase: toasting goblets, ring pillow, etc.
The Groom's Family:
- Rehearsal dinner party.
- Personal wedding attire.
- Travel and accommodations for groom's family.
- Wedding gift for the bride and groom.
- Special item they may wish to purchase: toasting goblets, ring pillow, etc.
- Any general expenses they may wish to contribute.
The Attendants:
- Wedding attire for themselves.
- Any travel expenses.
- Wedding gift for bride and groom.
- Showers given by maid of honor or bridesmaids.
- Bachelor party given by best man or ushers.
The Bride and Groom:
- Gifts of appreciation for parents or others who helped with your wedding.
- Expenses of items desired which have exceeded original budget allocations.
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