Who pays for what, traditionally?
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 stationery.
- Bride’s wedding gown, accessories and trousseau.
- All transportation and parking expenses for the ceremony and reception.
The Groom’s Family:
- Bride’s rings and wedding gift.
- Marriage license.
- Grooms-men’s gifts.
- Ties and gloves for the groom’s party.
- Bride’s bouquet and corsage.
- Corsages for mothers and grandmothers.
- Boutonnieres for the groom’s party.
- Clergyman’s fee.
- Rehearsal dinner.
- The honeymoon.
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