Wedding Etiquette

Who Pays for What?

  The tradition of "who pays for what" has changed somewhat, especially in today´s modern world of dual income and independent couples who pay for the entire wedding themselves. For those who still consider tradition important in financing the wedding, you´ll find this outline helpful in "assigning" expense responsibilities. A growing trend today is for wedding expenses to be shared among the bride´s family, the bride and groom and the groom´s family. But, just in case you´re wondering, here are the traditional "who pays for what". Based on Emily Post Wedding Etiquette.

• The Bride
  • Groom´s wedding ring
  • Groom´s wedding gift
  • Bridal attendants gifts
  • Bridal attire and accessories
  • Wedding consultant (Shared with Brides Parents)
  • Bridal luncheon

• The Bride´s Family
  • Wedding Invitations and Announcements, Personal notes and mailing expense
  • Wedding consultant´s fee (Shared with the Bride)
  • Transportation of bridal party from ceremony to reception
  • Accommodations for out-of-town bride´s attendants
  • Accommodations for out-of-town family
  • Favors
  • Wedding reception
  • Florals for ceremony, reception, bridal bouquet, bridesmaid´s bouquet, corsages and boutonnieres for family
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Musical Entertainment

• The Groom
  • Bride´s engagement and wedding ring
  • Groom´s gift to bride
  • Groom´s attendants gifts
  • Marriage license
  • Officiant´s fee(Shared with Grooms Parents)
  • Out of Town Ushers Accomodations
  • Groom's attire
  • Boutonnieres for Groom´s attendants
  • Honeymoon and transportation to the honeymoon

• The Groom´s Family
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Officiant´s fee (Shared with Groom)
  • Alcohol at the Reception
  • Accommodations for out-of-town family
  • Boutonnieres and corsages for immediate family members
  • Boutonnieres for ushers, ring bearers and fathers
  • Flowers for the bride

• The Attendants
  • Rental or purchase of wedding attire for Ushers
  • Travel expenses to and from wedding city
  • Wedding gift for the wedding couple
  • Bachelor/ette Party
  • Wedding attire - Bridesmaid dress, shoes & accessories
  • Shower given by bridesmaids and/or maid of honor

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