Who Pays for What?

[oshinbreez]

I''ve seen so many posts asking who pays for what.

WHO PAYS FOR WHAT CHECKLIST

The bride pays for the …
• wedding ring for the groom
• gifts for the attendants
• accommodation for out-of-town attendants
• wedding gift for the groom
• wedding day lingerie
• bridesmaids luncheon

The groom pays for the …
• bride''s rings (including the engagement ring)
• honeymoon vacation
• wedding gift for the bride
• marriage license
• groomsmen gifts
• bride’s bouquet
• corsages for mother of bride and mother of groom
• boutonnieres for men in wedding party
• ties and accessories for the men in the wedding party
• clergyperson, judge or wedding officiant fee

The groom''s family pays for …
• their attire
• rehearsal dinner

The bride’s family pays for the …
• wedding planner
• engagement party and announcement
• wedding reception
• bride''s attire
• wedding invitations, announcements, thank you notes
• photographer
• videographer
• wedding ceremony costs
• bridesmaids and flower girl’s flowers and accessories
• ring bearer’s accessories
• transportation for bridal party from ceremony to reception
• all gratuities
• their attire

The maid of honor pays for the …
• wedding shower
• bachelorette party

The best man pays for the …
• bachelor party

The attendants pay for their
• wedding attire
• wedding gifts to the newlyweds

 

[zoebartlett]

Thanks!! I''m sure that will come in very handy for all of us in the middle of planning.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I think that list is nice to see what is traditional but often times it is situational. Each couple has to figure out what is right for them and their family.

 

[snlee]

Date: 6/15/2007 7:13:31 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
I think that list is nice to see what is traditional but often times it is situational. Each couple has to figure out what is right for them and their family.

Ditto.