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The
Traditional Wedding
A Financial Breakdown
Etiquette and tradition help many
of us plan our special day. Traditionally, the Brides family pays for the majority
of the wedding services and the caterer. However with the rising cost of weddings
these days it may be difficult or impossible for the Brides family to endure
every cost. Your best bet is to discuss the financial matters early in your
engagement, giving all parties enough time to prepare for the parts of the wedding
they will be responsible for. Remember, there are no set rules for who pays
for what. We recommend building an open line of communication in order to keep
everyone, especially the newly engaged couple, feeling good about the “Big
Day”.
Traditionally, the financial breakdown
goes like this:
The Bride:
- A Wedding band for the groom.
- A Wedding gift for the groom.
- Gifts for the bridal party.
- The Brides medical exam and the
blood test.
- Accommodations for out-of-town
guests.
The Groom:
- The bride’s engagement
& wedding rings.
- A Wedding gift for the bride.
- Groom’s attire for the
big day.
- The Honeymoon.
- Clergyman’s fee.
- The marriage license.\
- Gifts for the best man and ushers.
- The Brides bouquet and going
away corsage.
- Mothers’ corsages.
- Boutonnieres for wedding attendants
and the fathers.
The Bride & Groom:
- Gifts to say thank you for parents
and/or others who have helped with your plans.
The Brides Family:
- The Engagement party. This is
optional but very popular today.
- Ceremony costs: location, music,
and all related expenses.
- Reception costs: food, drinks,
entertainment, wedding cake, photography, and decorations, ECT.
- The Bride’s wedding gown
and other attire/accessories.
- A wedding gift for the newly
married couple.
- Wedding invitations, Save-The-Date
Cards (optional) and mailing costs.
- Bridesmaids’ luncheon.
- Bridesmaids’ bouquets.
- Flowers (this is sometimes handled
by the Groom’s side.)
- Personal wedding attire.\
- Transportation for the bridal
party from the bride’s home to the ceremony location.
The Groom’s Family:
- The Rehearsal Dinner Party.
- Travel and accommodations for
the groom’s family.
- A wedding gift for the bride
and groom.
- Personal wedding attire.
- The Groom’s family is welcome
to contribute to the other general expenses after discussing the budget with
the engaged couple.
The Bridal Party:
- Personal wedding attire.
- A wedding gift for the bride
and groom.
- Showers given by maid/matron
of honor and bridesmaids.
- Bachelor/Bachelorette parties.
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