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What is Wedding Etiquette for who pays for what?

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One of the most talked about questions in Wedding Etiquette involves a very loaded subject: money! After setting their wedding date, many couples find themselves asking the question…who pays for what? Today, the answer to this question is no longer as rigid as in recent years. For example, the burden of paying for the wedding has shifted in recent years to include the groom’s family as well as the brides.
           
Keeping this in mind, remember that there are no longer any set-in-stone rules for who pays for what. However, the following is a general guideline that is considered the “traditional breakdown.”
 
  • The Bride’s Family- wedding gown, headpiece, and accessories, bridesmaid bouquets, grandmother corsages, ceremony/reception flowers, alter baskets, arches, canopy, carpet, kneeling bench, candelabras, rented items for the wedding, rented items for the reception, invitations, announcements, wedding programs, napkins, printed items, church fee, musicians, church janitor, reception hall fee, catering, wedding and video photography, DJ, wedding cake, wedding favors, rice bags, wedding breakfast, bridal brunch, and Father of Bride formal wear.
 
  • The Groom’s Family- Groom’s cake, rehearsal dinner, and Father of the Groom formal wear.
 
  • The Groom- Bride’s wedding ring, Bride’s wedding gift, groomsmen/usher gifts, bride’s bouquet, mother’s corsages, groom’s boutonniere, groomsmen boutonniere, usher’s boutonnieres, marriage license, medical visit for Groom, clergyman/officiate fee, gloves/ties for attendants, limousine service, and honeymoon arrangements.
 
  • The Bride- Groom’s wedding ring, Groom’s wedding gift, bridesmaid gifts, and medical visit for bride, bridesmaid luncheon, and accommodations for out-of town guests.
 
  • Best Man- Bachelor Party and Best Man’s formal wear
 
  • Maid/Matron of Honor- Maid/Matron of Honor Gown
 
  • Groomsmen- Groomsmen formal wear
 
  • Bridesmaids- Bridesmaid formal wear
 
Remember, that is just a traditional list. The best thing to do after you get engaged is to sit down with both sides of the family to discuss payment. You can use the previous list as a roadmap, but be prepared to make some changes. Just remember to discuss budget before spending any money on the wedding.



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