Who pays for What?

I always get this question when it comes to time for couples to start working on budgets.

Below is a great list of exactly who is supposed to pay for what.

But remember this is only a list and it may be that someone else might want to pay for something or better yet, the bride and groom might be paying for things themselves.

Etiquette is there to use but it is not the only way to do something.

Wedding Costs Paid by the Bride and/or Bride’s Parents:

• Ceremony rental fee
• Bride’s dress and accessories
• Ceremony flowers and décor
• Bouquets for bridesmaids and flower girl
• Photography and videography
• Engagement party
• Bridesmaids’ luncheon
• All vendor services for reception, including food, beverages, décor, and entertainment
• Groom’s ring
• Invitations and stationery
• Transportation for bridal party to and from ceremony and reception

Wedding Costs Paid by the Groom and/or Groom’s Parents:

• Marriage license and officiant’s fee
• Groom’s attire
• Bride’s bouquet, boutonnieres for ushers, and corsages for mothers and grandmothers
• Honeymoon Travel
• Rehearsal dinner
• Bachelors’ dinner
• Both of the bride’s rings

Costs Incurred by the Wedding Attendants:

• Their own attire, including shoes and accessories
• Bridal party hosts bridal shower and bachelorette party
• Groom’s party hosts the bachelor party

Happy Planning,

Shafonne

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