Wedding Budget, who pays for what
Below we have put together a list of who traditionally pays for what. However, as couples are now older when they get married and are more independent than they used to be, it is now quite common for couples to pay for a large part or all of their wedding.
Be sure to plan ahead and have a budget and savings goals.
Traditionally, who pays for what?
Bride's family
* Press announcements
* Engagement party.
* Ceremony and reception decorations
* Musicians and/ or entertainment.
* Groom's wedding ring.
* Groom's present.
* Presents for bride's attendants.
* Bride's dress.
* Bride and attendants' hair and makeup.
* All reception expenses (except alcohol).
* Wedding flowers
* Stationery and guest gifts.
* Wedding cake.
* Photography.
Groom's family
* Engagement and wedding rings for the bride.
* All fees connected with use of the church / ceremony (organist, choir etc.).
* Fees for legal papers.
* Fee for marriage celebrant.
* Rehearsal party.
* Presents for groom's attendants.
* Corsages for groomsmen.
* His own wedding suit and accessories.
* Bride's wedding present.
* Transport to the ceremony for himself and attendants.
* Transport for the wedding party plus both sets of parents after the ceremony.
* Alcohol at the wedding reception.
* Honeymoon.
Attendants
* Pre-wedding parties and bridal showers for the bridal couple.
* Their wedding outfit and accessories.
* Gifts for the bridal couple.
Wedding Budget
