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Who pays for what:There
are no RULES any more, the following are simply the traditional guidelines of
who is responsible for paying for the wedding. But these days both sets of parents
often contribute to the cost of the wedding. Talk fully and frankly with your
families and work out what's best for you. The brides
parents: Engagement
party
Advertising
of wedding announcements
Reception
venue
Catering
Reception
music
Decorating
of venues
Wedding
stationery
Flowers
for the church and reception
Bomboniere
and accessories
Make-up
and hair
Transport
for bride and bridesmaids
The
wedding cake
The bride parents or bride: The
Bridal gown
Bride's
shoes
Bride's
accessories
The bride parents or bride and groom: Photographers
fee and wedding album for the bride and groom.
Videographer
The groom parents or groom: Alcohol
and beverages at the reception.
The groom parents
or groom: Bouquets
Buttonholes
& corsages
Bride: Groom's
wedding band
Groom: Engagement
ring
Ceremony
venue
Minister/
priest/ celebrant
Ceremony
music
Bride's
wedding band
Groom's
attire
Transport
for himself and groomsmen
Get
away car
Bride and groom: Attendant's
gifts
The
Honeymoon
Attendants: Their
own attire |