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Today, there are typically no rules regarding the financial obligations at a wedding for who pays for what. Cultural backgrounds and individual convictions heavily influencing the decision of the division of expenses.
The question of who pays for what at a wedding really comes down to who is most willing and able and it may be the bride, groom or either of their families. The key is to communicate and to be realistic and courteous. The following is a guide for the traditional division for expenses.
THE BRIDE pays for: the ring for the groom; the gift for the groom; gifts for her attendants; accommodations for her out of town attendants (optional); personal stationery; and the bridesmaids' luncheon.
THE BRIDE'S FAMILY pays for: the costs of the reception; bride's attire and trousseau; photographer; videographer; music; cake; organist, soloist and ceremony costs; transportation for the bridal party from the ceremony to the reception; rental of the sanctuary or chapel; invitations, announcements, thank you notes; bridesmaids; flower girl; ring bearer flowers and accessories; all gratuities for all services: parking, security, reception staff, etc .; photographs for the engagement, ceremony and reception; aisle carpets; canopy, tents and any additional decorating costs; and the consultant.
THE GROOM pays for: The bride's rings including the Engagement ring; The gift for the bride; gifts for Best Man and ushers; The marriage license; the honeymoon; accommodations for out of town groomsmen (optional); Fee for clergy or judge; the boutonnieres for men in party; the mother's corsages and other special ladies flowers; bride's going away corsage; the bride's bouquet and throw away bouquet at the reception; gloves, ties and accessories for the men in the party.
THE GROOM'S FAMILY pays for: the rehearsal dinner; travel and lodging expenses; shipment of all gifts to the couple's home; groom's formal wear and accessories; gift for the newlyweds; and clothing.
THE ATTENDANTS pay for: their own clothes; travel expenses; gift for the newlyweds.
Keep in mind that these are the traditional division of expenses. When it truly comes down to it these days, these are used mainly as guidelines while keeping the lines of communication open to help decide for your wedding, who pays for what.
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Source by Jay Byerly
