Wedding- who pays for what?

There are no hard and fast rules as to who pays for what these days but it is a question that comes up regularly. Traditionally The Father of the Bride was responsible for paying for the wedding, now either sets of parents and/or the couple choose to share the expenses.

Below is the Traditional way to split the costs...

The Bride’s Family    Wedding Gown & Accessories

Bridesmaids Bouquets             

                        Grandmother Corsages             

Flowers for Decorations          

Altar Baskets/Arches                  

Canopy/Carpet               

Kneeling Bench/Candelabras            

Hired Items                      

Invitations                      

Wedding Programmes          

Napkins                     

Church Fee                       

Musicians                   

Reception Hall              

Caterers             

Photography                      

Videographer                     

Orchestra/Band/DJ                

Wedding Cake                

Wedding Favours                  

Rice Bags                   

Wedding Breakfast                

Bridal Brunch               

The Bride              Wedding gift for Groom           

Grooms Wedding Ring         

Bridesmaids Gift                 

Bridesmaid Luncheon

The Groom’s Family    Grooms Cake                      

Rehearsal Dinner                 

The Groom              Brides Wedding Ring              

Wedding Gift for Bride           

Groomsmen & Usher Gifts          

Brides Bouquet              

Mothers Corsages                 

Grooms Boutonnieres              

Groomsmen Boutonnieres           

Ushers Boutonnieres              

Marriages License                

Officiate Fee                    

Limousine Service           

Honeymoon Arrangements      

Best Man               Best Man Attire   

         

Best Man/Groomsmen    Bachelor Party

                  

Groomsmen              Groomsman Attire            

Matron of Honour       Matron of Honour Gown       

Maid of Honour         Maid of Honour Gown    

Bridesmaids            Bridesmaids Gowns           

Usher                   Ushers Attire               

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