A Dream Wedding
| WEDDINGS - TRADITIONALLY Traditionally, the bride's family assumes the majority of the wedding costs. This came from the ancient wedding custom of providing a dowry in order to attract the best possible husband. Times have obviously changed and depending on your family and culture there are many different options. WEDDINGS - NON TRADITIONALLY These days it is not uncommon for the bride's and the groom's families to share the cost of the wedding. Also it is not uncommon for the Bride and the Groom to pay for ll or part of the expenses themselves. The couple should expect to compromise if anyone other than themselves is involved in paying expenses. In addition, Budget Worksheets can be of help. The list below represents the Traditional break down of wedding expenses. Bride and Family Expenses Bridal consultant Church or venue fee Reception site fee Invitations, enclosures, and announcements, wedding Programs, napkins, matches, printed items Bride’s wedding gown and accessories Father of the Bride formal wear Floral decorations for ceremony , altar baskets, arches, canopy, carpet, kneeling bench, candleabrahs Rented items for wedding Floral decorations for reception Reception party favors/mementos Rented items for reception Bridesmaids’ flowers Bride’s bouquet (Sometimes Groom/his family pays) Mother’s and Grandmother corsages (Sometimes Groom/his family pays Mother’s Corsages, or all (Corsages) Formal wedding photographs and candid pictures Video tape recording of wedding Music for church and reception Transportation of bridal party to and from ceremony All reception expenses, food, catering, clean up, music, etc. Bride’s gifts to her attendants Bride’s gift to groom Groom’s wedding ring Rental of awning for ceremony entrance and carpet for aisle Cost of musician/vocalist A traffic officer, if necessary Transportation of bridal party to reception Transportation and lodging expenses for officiant if from another town and if invited to officiate by Bride’s family Accommodations for Bride’s attendants Bridesmaids’ luncheon Groom and Family Expenses Bride’s engagement and wedding ring Groom’s gift to bride Groom’s attire Father of the Groom attire Groom’s gifts to his attendants Ties and gloves for groom’s attendants, if not part of their clothing rental package Bride’s bouquet Bride’s going away corsage Boutonnières for groom’s attendants Corsages for immediate members of both families (unless bride has included them in her florist order) Minister/Officiant’s fee or donation Transportation and lodging expenses for officiant, if from another town and if invited to officiate by groom’s family Marriage license Transportation for Groom and Best Man to ceremony Expenses of honeymoon All costs of rehearsal dinner Limousine Service Accommodations for groom’s attendants Bachelor dinner, if he wishes to give one Transportation and lodging expenses from groom’s family Bridesmaid’s and Maid/Matron of Honor Expenses Purchase of apparel and all accessories Transportation to and from city where wedding takes place Contribution to gift from all bridesmaids to bride Individual gift to the couple (if being in wedding is not the gift) Shower or luncheon for bride Usher’s and Best Man’s Expenses Rental of wedding attire Transportation to and from city where wedding takes place Contribution to gift from all groom’s attendants to groom Individual gift to the couple (if being in wedding is not the gift) Bachelor dinner, if given by groom’s attendants Transportation to and from wedding Lodging expenses |
WEDDINGS-Who Pays For What?
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