Who Pays For What?

The Bride

• Groom's wedding band
• Groom's wedding gift
• Gifts for attendants
• Stationary, personal thank you cards and postage

The Groom

• Bride's engagement ring
• Officiant fee
• Bride's wedding bouquet
• Boutonnieres for the groomsmen
• Corsages for the mothers, grandmothers and other distinguished guest
• Bride's and Groom's post-wedding transportation
• Honeymoon expenses
• Wedding gift for the bride
• Gifts for groomsmen
• Marriage License

The Bride's Family

• All of the reception costs (i.e., room rental, food, and beverages).
• Bridesmaids' bouquets and flowers.
• Decorative accessories for the ceremony and reception.
• Music for the ceremony and reception.
• Groom's wedding gift and wedding band.
• Bridesmaids' gifts and their hotel accommodations.
• Photographer and photographs.
• Wedding stationary.
• Bride's wedding gown, accessories and trousseau.
• All transportation and parking expenses for the ceremony and reception.
• Transportation for the bridal party
• Photographer and videography fees

The Groom's Family

• Ties and gloves for the groom's party.
• Rehearsal dinner.
• Engagement party
• Accommodations for wedding guests