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Who Pays for What in a Wedding?

There are a variety of interpretations on who pays for what, and wedding expenses today are often shared among parties, with those best equipped to pay for them stepping in as required. But here's a general outline of who traditionally pays for what in a wedding.

Bride Pays For:

• Wedding ring for Groom
• Wedding gift for Groom
• Bride's attendants gifts
• Wedding gown, headpiece and accessories (alternately paid for by Bride's Family)
• Wedding planning consultant
• Bridesmaids luncheon
• Lodging for out of town guests (they pay for their own travel expenses)

Groom Pays For:

• Engagement and wedding rings for Bride
• Wedding gift for Bride
• Groom's attendants gifts
• Marriage license
• Officiant's fee
• Groom's attire
• Boutonnieres for Groom's attendants
• Transportation / Limosine (alternately paid for by Bride's Family)
• Honeymoon
• Bride's bouquet (alternately included with florals, paid for by Bride's Family)
• Mothers corsages (alternately included with florals, paid for by Bride's Family)
• Boutonnieres for Groom, Groomsmen and Ushers

Bride's Family Pays For:

• Wedding Invitations and Announcements
• Wedding Programs
• Wedding breakfast
• Bridal lunch
• Wedding gown, headpiece and accessories (alternately paid for by Bride)
• Ceremony Decorations (altar baskets, arches, candleabrahs, kneeling benches and any rented items)
• Church Fee
• Transportation / Limosine (alternately paid for by Groom)
• Wedding reception
• Flowers for ceremony, reception, bridal bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquet, corsages and boutonnieres for family (alternately, bridal bouquet, mothers corsages paid for by Groom)
• Photography
• Videography
• Musical Entertainment

Groom's Family Pays For:

• Rehearsal dinner
• Boutonnieres and corsages for immediate family members
• Groom's Cake

Attendants Pay For:

• Rental or purchase of wedding attire
• Travel expenses to and from wedding city
• Wedding gift for the wedding couple
• Bridal Shower
• Bachelor and bachelorette Parties