Friday, March 27, 2009

WHO PAYS FOR WHAT?

OKAY, THE REALLY BIG QUESTION? WHO PAYS FOR WHAT?
Working out a budget for your wedding is one of the first things that should be done, once the date is set. Will the ceremony be formal, semiformal or informal? Who pays for what? Unlike a decade ago, the lines are no longer rigidly drawn. Some modern social rules are obvious (no invitations, no exceptions) and some less so (pregnant brides/unwed mothers are not supposed to wear a veil).
There are no longer any hard and fast rules as to "Who Pays for What", but a general guideline follows as to the traditional breakdown:


Bride's Family:
All Reception Costs
Church Fees
Groom's Rings
Invitations
Flowers for Church, Bridesmaids and Reception
Music for Ceremony
Transportation for Bridal Party
Gifts for Bridal Party
Groom's Gift
Lodging for Bridesmaids, if necessary
Bridal Party:
Your Attire
The Shower
If you're from out-of-town, Transportation to the Town the wedding is in
Gift for the Couple
Groom's Family:
Bride's Ring
Clergy Fees
Bride's Bouquet, Corsages and Boutonnieres
Rehearsal Dinner
Transportation for Groomsmen
Gifts for Groomsmen
Bride's Gift
Lodging for Groomsmen, if necessary
Groomsmen:
Your Attire
The Stag
If you're from out-of-town, Transportation to the Town the wedding is in
Gift for the Couple