Traditionally, a bride's family assumes the larger share of the wedding and reception expenses. However, with the advent of Gay Marriages, Civil-Unions, and Civil and Domestic Partnerships, both partners, and/or their families, share in the expenses. |
A Bride Pays for: Fiancées wedding ring Fiancées wedding gift personal stationery A Bride's Family Pay for: Invitations Wedding gift for the couple Bride´s gown and accessories Their own attire Bride´s trousseau Bridesmaid´s luncheon Lodging for out of town bridesmaids* Rental of sanctuary or other wedding site Fees for the organist, soloist or musicians Flowers for the church Bridesmaid´s bouquets Reception expenses (including the rental fee, catering, wedding cake, bar, music, flowers, decorations,gratuities) Engagement and Wedding portraits Wedding and reception photography Transportation for the bridal party on the wedding day Bridesmaids Pay for: their own gowns and accessories (Many brides provide the accessories) Their own travel expenses Wedding gift for the couple Lodging (If the bride´s family does not provide accommodations)* A Groom Pays for: Bride's engagement and wedding rings Bride's wedding gift Gifts for the best man and groomsmen His own attire Marriage license Clergy or Judge's fee Bride's bouquet and going away flowers Flowers for the mothers and Grandmothers Boutonnières for all the men in the wedding party Groomsman's gloves, ties and ascots (If not part of the rental) The honeymoon. A Groom's Family Pay for their own wedding attire Their own travel and lodging Lodging for out of town groomsmen)* Wedding gift for the couple Rehearsal dinner Best Man-Groomsmen Pay for their own wedding attire (The groom may elect to pay for the accessories) Their own travel expenses Wedding gift for the couple Lodging (Unless arranged by the groom´s family) * Bachelor party * Providing lodging for your attendants is a wonderful gesture if you can afford it, but it is not required) |
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