Ultimately, deciding who should pay for the wedding is up to you, your partner and your families. For couples who identify as a bride and a groom, the costs for each family are outlined below—but the bottom line is that the list of who usually pays for the wedding is open to your i...
The wedding party also has expenses and it’s good to set clear expectations: Bridesmaids and groomsmen pay for their own wedding attire, dresses, suits, shoes and accessories. The bridal shower is usually paid for by the host of the party. Many times this is the maid of honor, but may ...
Other Parties – Bachelor/Bachelorette Party, Bridal Shower, etc. Hair and Makeup for Bridesmaids (If a bride does not require her bridal party to have professional hair and makeup, the bridesmaids may choose to pay for their own.) Parents of Flower Girls and Ring Bearers Children’s Attir...
To squash any confusion right from the start, be sure to keep this “Who Pays for What?” guide bookmarked.
Bridal party transportation to ceremony and reception Family's wedding attire Groom's family pays for: Engagement party (optional) Rehearsal dinner Their own wedding attire Bride pays for: The groom's ring The bridesmaids' luncheon Gifts for the bridesmaids ...
There’s a cute visual gag too of both of them walking into the church with their chutes dragging behind them, just like bridal gowns. So yes, we know something awful is going to happen eventually, but for a few minutes we can at least lose ourselves in the pleasures of a classic ...
Traditionally, the groom’s family pays for the rehearsal dinner—though this is becoming less and less common—so the groom’s father would be first to speak, followed by the bride’s father. These days, though, nearly half of couples are paying for their own wedding events so none of ...