Traditional Breakdown of Costs Below is the traditional separation of costs. As mentioned previously, this is just a guideline and not a rule. Weddings can be expensive and the financial weight has become less and less solely a bride’s family responsibility. Many couples, along with both sets of parents, are sharing the expense of the wedding. This is a personal decision and only you can determine what will work for you and your families.
Bride
Groom’s Family
Groom’s wedding ring Gift for groom Gifts for bride’s attendants Groom’s cake
Groom’s attire Groom’s attendants’ accessories for their attire Boutonnieres for the men of the wedding party Bride’s bouquet and mothers’ corsages Rehearsal dinner Accommodations for groom’s attendants Groom’s family travel and hotel expenses Wedding gift for the bride and groom
Bride’s Family Engagement party Consultant Gown and accessories Invitations and announcements All flowers except bride’s bouquet and corsages for the mothers Total cost of ceremony except the clergy fee Total cost of reception Photography Transportation for bridal party Accommodations for attendants Wedding gift for bride and groom Attendants luncheon
Wedding Attendants Wedding attire Travel expenses Gift for bride and groom Parties for the bride and groom
Groom Bride’s wedding and engagement rings Bride’s gift Marriage license All honeymoon expenses Gift for groom’s attendants Clergy’s fee
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