Wedding Etiquette - Who Pays for What
Mrs. Party... Gail Leino
Money Money There are no longer any hard and fast rules as to "Who Pays for What" for the wedding, but a general guideline follows as to the traditional breakdown. Working out a budget for your wedding is one of the first things that should be done once the date is set. Will the ceremony be formal, semiformal or informal? A formal wedding, of course, will be the most expensive and the informal, the least. Nothing is set in concrete. Who pays for what? Unlike a decade ago, the lines are no longer so rigidly drawn. The burden of paying for the wedding has shifted in recent years from the shoulders of the father of the bride, to include the groom's family. Also, with many couples marrying later and having money of their own, they are sharing in the expenses.
Traditional Expense Obligation
Wedding Gown/Headpiece/Accessories
Wedding Ring for Bride
Wedding Ring for Groom
Wedding Gift for Groom
Wedding Gift for Bride
Bridesmaid Gifts
Groomsmen/Usher Gifts
Bride's Bouquet
Bridesmaid Bouquets
Mother's Corsages
Grandmother Corsages
Groom's Boutonniere
Groomsmen Boutonnieres
Usher's Boutonnieres
Ceremony/Reception Flowers
Alter Baskets/Arches
Canopy/Carpet
Kneeling Bench/Candelabras
Rented Items for Wedding
Rented Items for Reception
Invitations/Announcements
Wedding Programs
Napkins/Matches/Printed Items
Marriage License
Medical Visit for Bride
Medical Visit for Groom
Church Fee
Clergyman/Officiate Fee
Musician/Soloist
Church Janitor
Reception Hall Fee
Catered Reception/Professional Services
Wedding Photography
Video Photography
Orchestra/Band/DJ
Wedding Favors
Groom's Cake
Rice Bags
Rehearsal Dinner
Bridesmaid Luncheon
Bachelor Party
Wedding Breakfast
Bridal Brunch
Bridesmaid's Gowns
Maid of Honor Gown
Matron of Honor Gown
Best Man Formal Wear
Usher's Formal Wear
Groomsmen's Formal Wear
Gloves/Ties/Ascots for Attendants
Father of Bride Formal Wear
Father of Groom Formal Wear
Children's Formal Wear
Limousine Service
Honeymoon Arrangements
Travel Expenses to the Wedding
Accommodations for out-of town Guests
Gifts for the Couple
Bride's Family
Groom
Bride
Bride
Groom
Bride
Groom
Groom
Bride's Family
Groom
Bride's Family
Groom
Groom
Groom
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Groom
Bride
Groom
Bride's Family
Groom
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Groom's Family
Bride's Family
Grooms Family
Bride
Best Man/Groom's Attendants
Bride's Family
Bride's Family
Bridesmaid's
Maid of Honor
Matron of Honor
Best Man
Ushers
Groomsmen
Groom
Bride's Family
Groom's Family
Children's Parents
Groom
Groom
The Out-of-town Attendant
or Family Member
Bride
Guest, Attendants and Family
About the author: Mrs. Party... Gail Leino is the internet's leading authority on giving the best possible party, using proper etiquette and manners while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts.
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