Wedding ceremony planning - Who Pays for which?

It's happened.... Has the Engaged! You have probably been longing your wedding since you were a little girl. Well now it's time to make those dreams be realized and start planning marriage.

Your very first step is always to plan your budget. To help you get started here is an index of who traditionally pays for what.

Bride and/or Family Expenses

• Hosts introduction Engagement Party






• Cost of your wedding consultants you retain the services of






• Bridal Gown, veil and find accessories






• Gifts for virtually every bridesmaids






• Wedding Predetermined - includes: Invitations, Adore you notes, Wedding programs






• Groom's music group






• Pre-wedding Party and Bridesmaids Luncheon






• Bridesmaids & Blossom Girls bouquets and corsages






• Photography and/or videographer -






• Wedding guest book and also other small accessories






• Total cost of the ceremony - promises: location, flowers, music, any given rental items






• Total cost of the reception - promises: Hall, flowers, music, meals, beverages, cake, party favors and decorations






• Cost of transportation for virtually every bridal party to hypnotists ceremony and reception






• Expense of your medical test the bride needs above marriage license

Groom and/or Family and friends Expenses

• Bride's music group






• Groom's family may host an engagement party (should follow any engagement party hosted along at the bride's family)






• The groom's formal wear and all accessories






• The bridal bouquet and going away corsage






• Boutonnieres for the men in the wedding






• Corsages for best mothers and grandmothers (Including complicated Bride's Family)






• Marriage certification and officiant's fee






• Rehearsal Eating






• All Honeymoon car loan






• Gifts for the visible difference groom's attendants






• Cost of your medical tests the groom needs for the marriage license

Bridesmaids / Maid of honor Expenses

• Purchase of bridesmaids' dresses and many types of accessories






• Wedding present for couple






• Hotel accommodations and travel expenses if necessary






• Shower and/or luncheon for virtually every bride

Best Man and Ushers Expenses

• Rental having to do with wedding attire






• Transportation from and to location of the wedding






• Gift for a new






• Bachelor party/dinner for virtually every groom






• Hotel condos when necessary

Ring Company and Flower Girl Financial

• Children's' parents are responsible for the cost of each and every wedding attire






• Parents are responsible for any travel expenses (including apartment if necessary)