Senin, 28 Desember 2009

Wedding Budget: Who Pays For What

Wedding etiquette is different from traditions that were established in the past. Traditionally, the bride’s family would pick up the tab but with the average cost of weddings skyrocketing, and more couples getting married later in life, they are sharing in the expenses. Forget the archaic rule that says certain people have to pay for certain things. Keep in mind that informal weddings are usually smaller (and therefore cheaper), and formal weddings tend to be larger (and therefore more expensive). The table below is a guideline to help everyone involved to share the expenses.

Service

Bride & Family

Groom & Family

Wedding Party

Rings Groom’s wedding ring Bride’s engagement ring
Bride’s wedding ring

Prewedding
Parties
Engagement party
Bridesmaid luncheon
Rehearsal dinner Bridal Shower
Bachelor Party
Stationery Invitations, announcements, programs, thank you notes and mailing costs Groom assists with writing thank you notes Assist assembling and addressing invitations
Attire Bride’s gown, veil, accessories
Mother’s dress
Father’s formalwear
Groom’s formalwear
Mother’s dress
Father’s formalwear
Bridesmaid’s dresses
Groomsmen formalwear
Flowers Ceremony and reception
Bouquets for the bridesmaids and flower girls
Bride’s bouquet
Corsages for mothers
Men’s boutonnieres

Ceremony Church, rentals, and music fees Marriage license and officiant fee
Photography & Videography Engagement and Wedding photos and video
Take extra behind-the-scenes and candid pictures
Transportation Limo for the Wedding Party to the ceremony and reception Limo for the Bride and Groom Wedding Party may drive themselves
Reception Venue, rentals, food, cake, drink, decorations, favors, and entertainment Groom’s cake Bubbles or rice to toss and assist with assembling favors
Honeymoon
Plan and cover all expenses Travel expenses if a destination wedding
Gifts Groom and Bridesmaids Bride and Groomsmen Bride and Groom

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