Weddings - Who pays for what

Weddings - Budgeting and Planning

A definitive guide over which family members from the side of the bride or groom pay for which particular part of the wedding day. A curiosity that we just couldn't resist reprinting so there are no arguments - only joking!

The Family of the Bride -

All of the Ceremony (flowers, decorations, announcements, programs, church fees, photographer/videographer, wedding favors, etc &)

All of the Reception (music, food, wedding cake, decorations, flowers, etc &)

Wedding gown and accessories

Father's tuxedo and mother's outfit

The Family of the Groom -

The rehearsal dinner

Groom's cake (if applicable)

Father's tuxedo and mother's outfit.

The Bride -

Groom's wedding ring and wedding gift

Gifts and luncheon for the bridesmaids

The Groom -

Bride's wedding ring plus a wedding gift

His own formal wear

Corsages for both the mothers and gifts for ushers

Gifts and luncheon for groomsmen

Fee for marriage license

Honeymoon

Other payments -

Formal wear for groomsmen and gowns for the bridesmaids should be paid for by themselves

Any formal clothing for children who are in the wedding ceremony should be paid for by their respective parents

Guests pay for their travel and accommodations

Guests bring a gift for the wedding couple

If all else fails elope! Love2Have accepts no responsibilty for any evebtualities should anyone decide to follow the above advise.