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# 4 - Who Pays for What?
Today’s 2005 bride & groom pay for at least half of their wedding costs. Make sure discussions are made and agreed upon by the payer (make no assumptions here). The following list of who pays for what is just a guide. You don’t need to follow any of it; the list is provided as old customs followed.

Bride’s Family Traditionally Pays For …
  • Reception (food, beverages)
  • Photography, videography
  • Entertainment (ceremony, cocktail hour, reception/dinner)
  • Bride’s gown and accessories
  • Flowers for the wedding party (corsages, bouquets, bouteneirres)
  • Gifts for attendants and parents
  • Favors and decorations
  • Wedding cake
  • Stationery (invitations, thank you cards, etc.)
  • Lodging for out-of-town guests

    • Groom's Family Traditionally Pays For ...
  • Flowers for the bride
  • Transportation (bride & groom, parents/grandparents)
  • Officiant
  • Groom’s tuxedo and accessories
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Honeymoon


    • Wedding Ushers and Bridesmaids - usually pick up their own wedding attire and related expenses.

    Out-of-Town Guests
    Unless money is no object, out-of-town-guests are expected to pay for their own expenses.

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