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 Q: Who Traditionally Pays for Wedding Expenses ?A:The rules on who pays for what are based on custom… and customarily, the majority of the wedding expenses have been borne by the bride's family. However, with the increased cost of weddings, this obligation depends on the individual situation. It is best to discuss the subject with both families in order to work out the best solution for everyone.Traditionally, the breakdown of expenses is as follows: The Bride: *Wedding ring for the groom *A wedding gift for the groom *Gifts for the bridal attendants *Personal stationery *Medical examination and blood test *Accommodations for out-of-town attendants The Groom: *The bride's engagement and wedding rings *A wedding gift for the bride *Gifts for the best man and groomsmen/ushers *Personal wedding attire *Bride's bouquet and going-away corsage *Mothers' corsages *Boutonnieres for attendants and fathers *Medical examination and blood test *Marriage license *Clergyman's fee *The honeymoon expenses *Bachelor dinner (optional) The Bride's Family: *Engagement party (optional) *Entire cost of ceremony, including site, music, accessories, and rentals *Entire cost of reception, including food, beverages, entertainment, rentals, decorations, accessories, and wedding cake *Bride's wedding attire and accessories *A wedding gift for the couple *Wedding invitations, announcements, and mailing costs *Bridesmaids' bouquets *Transportation for bridal party from bride's home to the site of ceremony *Bridesmaids' luncheon (optional) *Photography (groom's parents may pay for the pictures they would like) *Personal wedding attire *Floral decorations The Groom's Family: *Rehearsal dinner party *Personal wedding attire *Any personal travel and accommodation expenses *Wedding gift for the bride and groom *Any general expenses they may wish to contribute towards The Attendants: *Personal wedding attire *Any travel expenses *Wedding gift for bride and groom *Showers given by maid of honor or bridesmaids *Bachelor party given by best man or groomsmen/ushers The Bride and Groom: *Gifts of appreciation for parents or others who helped with your wedding *Costs of items desired which have exceeded original budget allocations
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