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One of the first things
that should be
done after the wedding date is set is to determine a budget for your
wedding.
The couple should decide if the ceremony will be formal, semiformal or
informal. It stands to reason that a formal wedding will be the
most
expensive and the informal, the least. In years past there were hard
and
fast rules as to who had to pay for what. Not so in this day and age.
The
burden of paying for the wedding has shifted in recent years from the
shoulders
of the father of the bride, to include the groom's family. And
with
many couples marrying later and having money of their own, some
weddings
are completely paid for by the Bride and Groom.
Though the
rules aren't as
clear as they
used to be, the following table should help with any questions that
arise
as to "Who pays for What?" Remember though; these rules aren't set in
stone
and some compromise is to be expected.
Bride
- Wedding Ring for
Groom
- Wedding Gift for
Groom
- Bridesmaid Gifts
- Medical Visit
for Bride
- Bridesmaid
Luncheon
- Accommodations
for out
of
town Guests
The Brides
Family
- Wedding Gown,
Headpiece
& Accessories
- Bridesmaid
Bouquets
- Ceremony/Reception
Flowers
- Alter
Baskets/Arches
- Canopy/Carpet
- Kneeling
Bench/Candleabrahs
- Rented Items for
Wedding
- Rented Items for
Reception
- Invitations/Announcements
- Wedding Programs
- Napkins/Matches/Printed
Items
- Church Fee
- Musician/Soloist
- Church Janitor
- Reception Hall
Fee
- Catered
Reception/Professional Services
- Wedding
Photography/Video
- Orchestra/Band/DJ
- Wedding Cake
- Wedding Favors
- Bridal Brunch
- Father of Bride
Formal
Wear
Out-of-town
Attendant or
Family Member
- Travel Expenses
to the
Wedding
The
Children's Parents
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Groom
- Wedding Ring for
Bride
- Wedding Gift for
Bride
- Groomsmen/Usher
Gifts
- Bride's Bouquet
- Mother's Corsages
- Groom's
Boutonniere
- Groomsmen
Boutonnieres
- Usher's
Boutonnieres
- Marriage License
- Medical Visit
for Groom
- Clergyman/Officiant
Fee
- Gloves/Ties/Ascots
for
Attendants
- Limousine Service
- Honeymoon
Arrangements
The Grooms
Family
- Groom's Cake
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Father of Groom
Formal
Wear
Best
Man/Groom's Attendants
- Bachelor Party
- Best Man Formal
Wear
- Groomsmen's
Formal Wear
Bridesmaid's
Maid/Matron
of Honor
- Maid/Matron of
Honor
Gown
Ushers
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