Who Pays What In A Wedding?

Weddings are stressful enough.  Here is an easy list of who is expected to pay what for the ceremony and reception.

Expenses of Bride and Family:

• Services of Bridal Consultant
• Invitations, enclosures, and announcements
• Bride's wedding gown and accessories
• Floral decor for ceremony and reception, bridesmaids flowers
• Formal wedding photographs
• Music for church and reception
• Transportation for wedding party to and from ceremony
• All reception expenses
• Brides gift to attendants
• Brides gift to groom
• Groom's wedding ring
• Bridesmaid's luncheon

Expenses of Groom and Family:

• Engagement ring and wedding band for bride
• Groom's gift to bride
• Gifts for Groom's attendants
• Ties and gloves for groom's attendants
• Bride's bouquet
• Corsages for immediate members of both families
• Officiant's fee or donation
• Marriage license
• Expenses of honeymoon
• Rehearsal dinner
• Bachelor dinner

Bridesmaids:

• Purchase of all apparel
• Accommodations and travel
• Gift for bride
• Shower or luncheon

Ushers:

• Rental of wedding attire
• Accommodations and travel
• Gift
• Bachelor Dinner

Out Of Town Guests:

• Transportation to and from wedding
• Lodging expenses
• Wedding gift