Wedding Expenses - who pays for what

Following is a list of who has traditionally paid for various wedding expenses. Use this as a guide, but do what is best for your family. Expenses could be paid for all by one family, or by the couple, or evenly split, or traditionally, as follows.

Bride and her family:

bridal accessories
bridal consultant
bridal headpiece
bridal veil
ceremony site rental
flowers for ceremony
flowers for the reception
gifts for bridesmaids
gifts for the groom
groom’s wedding ring
invitations, announcements, enclosures
musicians
photographer
reception drink
reception food
reception site rental
stationery for thank you notes
transportation from ceremony to reception
wedding cake
Wedding dress

Groom and his family:

Boutonnieres for men
Bride’s bouquet
Brides engagement and wedding rings
Corsages for grandmothers
Corsages for mothers
Formal wear for groom
Gift for the bride
Honeymoon
Marriage license
Officiant’s fee
Rehearsal dinner

Wedding party:

Accessories for that day
Gift for the bride or groom
Transportation if coming from out of town
Wedding attire (dress, formal wear)