Who pays for what?

There are no longer any hard and fast rules as to "Who Pays for What", but this general guideline follows the traditional breakdown.


Traditional Breakdown of Expenses


Wedding Gown, Headpiece & Accessories- The Bride's Family

Wedding Ring for Bride- The Groom

Wedding Ring for Groom- The Bride

Wedding Gift for Groom- The Bride

Wedding Gift for Bride- The Groom

Bridesmaid Gifts- The Bride

Groomsmen/Usher Gifts- The Groom

Bride's Bouquet- The Groom

Bridesmaid Bouquets- The Bride's Family

Mother's Corsages- The Groom

Grandmother Corsages- The Bride's Family

Groom's Boutonniere- The Groom

Groomsmen Boutonnieres- The Groom

Usher's Boutonnieres- The Groom

Ceremony/Reception Flowers- The Bride's Family

Altar Baskets/Arches- The Bride's Family

Canopy/Carpet- The Bride's Family

Kneeling Bench/Candleabrahs- The Bride's Family

Rented Items for Wedding- The Bride's Family

Rented Items for Reception- The Bride's Family

Invitations/Announcements- The Bride's Family

Wedding Programs- The Bride's Family

Napkins/Matches/Printed Items- The Bride's Family

Marriage License- The Groom

Medical Visit for Bride- The Bride

Medical Visit for Groom- The Groom

Church Fee- The Bride's Family

Clergyman/Officiant Fee- The Groom

Musician/Soloist- The Bride's Family

Church Janitor- The Bride's Family

Reception Hall Fee- The Bride's Family

Catered Reception/Professional Services- The Bride's Family

Wedding Photography- The Bride's Family

Video Photography- The Bride's Family

Orchestra/Band/DJ- The Bride's Family

Wedding Cake- The Bride's Family

Wedding Favors- The Bride's Family

Groom's Cake- The Groom's Family

Rice Bags- The Bride's Family

Rehearsal Dinner- The Grooms Family

Bridesmaid Luncheon- The Bride

Bachelor Party- Best Man/Groom's Attendants

Wedding Breakfast- The Bride's Family

Bridal Brunch- The Bride's Family

Bridesmaid's Gowns- Bridesmaid's

Maid of Honor Gown- Maid of Honor

Matron of Honor Gown- Matron of Honor

Best Man Formal Wear- Best Man

Usher's Formal Wear- Ushers

Groomsmen's Formal Wear- Groomsmen

Gloves/Ties/Ascots for Attendants- The Groom

Father of Bride Formal Wear- Bride's Family

Father of Groom Formal Wear- Groom's Family

Children's Formal Wear- The Children's Parents

Limousine Service- The Groom

Honeymoon Arrangements- The Groom

Travel Expenses to the Wedding- The Out-of-town Attendant or Family Member

Accommodations for out-of town Guests- The Bride

Gifts for the Couple- Guest, Attendants and Family