Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Who Pays for What?

Who Pays for What?

 Below are some of the more traditional guidelines that you can adopt or modify to suit your particular needs. The itemization also provides a check list of matters that may require attention in your wedding preparations. Historically, the bride and/or her family have assumed the majority of the wedding related expense. The more modern approach allows for division of costs between the couple and/or both sets of parents. Note: Usually, the attendants will pay for their attire. If not, the bride will assume the expense of her attendants and the groom for his.

BRIDE/BRIDE’S FAMILY

  • Engagement Party: Bride OR groom's family plans and hosts.
  • Wedding dress, headpiece and accessories.
  • Lingerie.
  • Invitations, personal notes and mailing expense.
  • Wedding programs.
  • Napkins/Matches/Printed items.
  • Guest book.
  • Groom’s wedding ring.
  • Groom’s gift.
  • Father of bride formal wear.
  • Bridesmaid gifts.
  • Bridesmaids' bouquets.
  • Bridal brunch.
  • Grandmother corsages.
  • Church fee.
  • Ceremony/Reception flowers.
  • Ceremony rentals. (arches, candelabras, chairs, etc.)
  • Wedding breakfast.
  • Reception hall & rentals.
  • Reception favors, cameras.
  • Catering.
  • Music - Ceremony & Reception.
  • Photographic and videographic expense.
  • Transportation for the wedding party.
  • Wedding consultant’s fee.
  • Accommodations for out-of-town bride’s attendants and guests.

GROOM/GROOM’S FAMILY
  • Engagement Party: Bride OR groom's family plans and hosts.
  • Bride’s rings.
  • Groom’s wedding attire.
  • Flowers for the bride’s bouquet, corsages for the mothers and grandmothers.
  • Groom's boutonniere.
  • Groomsmen & Usher's boutonnieres.
  • Father of groom formal wear.
  • Gloves/Ties/Ascots for attendants.
  • Gifts for the bride, best man, groomsmen and ushers.
  • Rehearsal dinner.
  • Marriage license.
  • Clergyman/Officiant Fee
  • Limousine for bride & groom.
  • Groom's cake.
  • Alcohol at reception.
  • Honeymoon.
  • Accommodations for out-of-town groomsmen, ushers and guests.
ATTENDANTS/USHERS/BRIDAL PARTY
  • Wedding gift for the couple.
  • Maid of Honor Gown. (Maid of Honor)
  • Bridesmaid's Gowns. (Bridesmaid's)
  • Bachelor-(ette) party. (Maid Honor & Bridesmaid's)
  • Bachelor party. (Best Man & Groomsmen)
  • Best Man Formal Wear. (Best Man)
  • Car decorations. (Best Man)
  • Groomsmen's Formal Wear. (Groomsmen)
  • Usher's Formal Wear. (Ushers)
  • Children's Formal Wear (Children's Parents)
  • Travel costs.

Now of course this is the traditional pricing structure.  Today, pretty much anything goes. However, some couples still like to be traditional.


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