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The Bride and Her Family:
- Flowers for the female attendants.
- All corsages with the exceptions of the mothers and grandmother's.
- Flowers for the ceremony, aisle runners and rental equipment.
- Reception flowers
The Groom and His Family:
- Going away corsage for the bride.
- Boutonnieres for the men in the wedding party.
- Flowers for relatives unable to attend the wedding.
Varying Expenses:
- The bride's bouquet. Usually a gift from the groom but may be included in the bride's family expenses as part of her ensemble.
- Corsages for the mothers and grandmothers. These are traditionally given by the groom's family, however they may be given by the bride's family.
Flowers for the rehearsal dinner. These are usually purchased by the hosts of the party. (Usually, the groom's family hosts the dinner). |
Who Pays for What?
Working out a budget for your wedding is one of the first things that should be done, once the date is set. Will the ceremony be formal, semiformal or informal? A formal wedding, of course, will be the most expensive and the informal, the least. Nothing is set in concrete. Who pays for what? Unlike a decade ago, the lines are no longer rigidly drawn. The burden of paying for the wedding has shifted in recent years from the shoulders of the father of the bride, to include the groom's family. Also, with many couples marrying later and having money of their own, they are sharing in the expenses.
There are no longer any hard and fast rules as to "Who Pays for What", but a general guideline follows as to the traditional breakdown.
| Wedding Gown, Headpiece & Accessories
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The Bride's Family
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| Wedding Ring for Bride
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The Groom
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| Wedding Ring for Groom
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The Bride
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| Wedding Gift for Groom
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The Bride
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| Wedding Gift for Bride
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The Groom
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| Bridesmaid Gifts
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The Bride
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| Groomsmen/Usher Gifts
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The Groom
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| Bride's Bouquet
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The Groom
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| Bridesmaid Bouquets
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The Bride's Family
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| Mother's Corsages
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The Groom
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| Grandmother Corsages
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The Bride's Family
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| Groom's Boutonniere
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The Groom
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| Groomsmen Boutonnieres
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The Groom
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| Usher's Boutonnieres
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The Groom
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| Ceremony/Reception Flowers
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The Bride's Family
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| Altar Baskets/Arches
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The Bride's Family
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| Canopy/Carpet
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The Bride's Family
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| Kneeling Bench/Candleabrahs
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The Bride's Family
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| Rented Items for Wedding
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The Bride's Family
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| Rented Items for Reception
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The Bride's Family
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| Invitations/Announcements
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The Bride's Family
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| Wedding Programs
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The Bride's Family
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| Napkins/Matches/Printed Items
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The Bride's Family
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| Marriage License
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The Groom
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| Medical Visit for Bride
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The Bride
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| Medical Visit for Groom
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The Groom
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| Church Fee
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The Bride's Family
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| Clergyman/Officiant Fee
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The Groom
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| Musician/Soloist
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The Bride's Family
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| Church Janitor
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The Bride's Family
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| Reception Hall Fee
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The Bride's Family
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| Catered Reception/Professional Services
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The Bride's Family
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| Wedding Photography
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The Bride's Family
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| Video Photography
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The Bride's Family
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| Orchestra/Band/DJ
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The Bride's Family
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| Wedding Cake
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The Bride's Family
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| Wedding Favors
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The Bride's Family
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| Groom's Cake
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The Groom's Family
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| Rice Bags
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The Bride's Family
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| Rehearsal Dinner
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The Grooms Family
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| Bridesmaid Luncheon
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The Bride
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| Bachelor Party
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Best Man/Groom's Attendants
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| Wedding Breakfast
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The Bride's Family
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| Bridal Brunch
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The Bride's Family
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| Bridesmaid's Gowns
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Bridesmaid's
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| Maid of Honor Gown
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Maid of Honor
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| Matron of Honor Gown
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Matron of Honor
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| Best Man Formal Wear
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Best Man
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| Usher's Formal Wear
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Ushers
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| Groomsmen's Formal Wear
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Groomsmen
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| Gloves/Ties/Ascots for Attendants
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The Groom
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| Father of Bride Formal Wear
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Bride's Family
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| Father of Groom Formal Wear
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Groom's Family
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| Children's Formal Wear
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The Children's Parents
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| Limousine Service
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The Groom
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| Honeymoon Arrangements
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The Groom
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| Travel Expenses to the Wedding
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The Out-of-town Attendant or Family Member
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| Accommodations for out-of town Guests
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The Bride
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| Gifts for the Couple
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Guest, Attendants and Family
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