Who Pays for What at Weddings?

In today's society there is a lot of flexibility when it comes to who pays for what at weddings. Generally, it comes down to who can afford to pay for what wedding services.

Here is a general guideline as to how it has traditionally been accepted as to who pays for which wedding services:

The Bride Pays For

Personal stationery
Wedding ring for groom
Wedding gift for groom
Gifts for attendants
Physical examination

The Groom Pays For

Bride's rings
Honeymoon
Formalwear and accessories
Wedding gift for bride
Bridal bouquet and going-away corsage
Boutonnieres for all men in wedding party
Mothers' corsages
Physical examination / blood test
Gifts for best man, ushers
Gloves, ties or ascots for men in wedding party
Marriage license
Lodging for out-of-town attendants
Fee for clergy or judge

The Bride's Family Pays For

Wedding gift for newlyweds
Entire reception
Rental of sanctuary or chapel
Bride's wedding attire and trousseau
Invitations, announcements & postage
Engagement and wedding photographs
Organist, soloist and sexton fees
Aisle carpets and/or canopy, and any additional decorating costs
Bridesmaids' bouquets
Flowers for reception
Transportation for bridal party to ceremony and reception
Security and insurance gifts
Wedding coordinator's fee
Wedding cake
Parking costs
Coat check fees
Gratuities for bartenders and waiters

The Groom's Family Pays For

Traveling expenses and hotel bills
Wedding clothes
Rehearsal dinner
Wedding gift for the newlyweds
Shipment of wedding gifts to bridal couple's new home

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