Wedding 101: Who Pays for What for Wedding? (Good to be clear before you start)
A bride's parents foot the bill for most of the whole wedding?. This tradition of dowry is changing, since she will be able to earn income now. These days, many couples are splitting the costs evenly among themselves, with and without their parents.
Take a look at the traditional cost breakdown of a wedding for reference. But keep in mind that no one is required to follow these rules — it all depends on your own situation.
Bride pays for:
Groom's ring
Wedding gift for groom
Gifts for bridesmaids
Bridal party luncheon
Bridal party transportation to wedding
Bride's family pays for:
Engagement party
Invites
Wedding planner or coordinator
Wedding dress
Bridal party transportation to wedding
Reception
Vendors
Ceremony
Their own attire
Gifts for the couple
Groom pays for:
Engagement ring and bride's wedding ring
Wedding gift for bride
Gifts for groomsmen
Marriage license
Officiant's fee
Wedding wear
Honeymoon
Boutonnieres for groomsmen, fathers, and grandfathers
Bridal bouquet
Corsages for mothers and grandmothers
Transportation for groomsmen to wedding
Groom's family pays for:
Rehearsal dinner
Alcohol at the reception (optional)
Their own wedding wear
Gifts for the couple
Wedding party pays for:
Their own attire
Best man and groomsmen host the bachelor party
Maid of honor and bridesmaids host the wedding shower and/or bachelorette
Gifts for the couple
Guests pay for:
Their own attire
Transportation
Gifts for the couple/registry
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