Money MoneyThere 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 https://vankushfamily.com/ 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