Sharing Wedding Expenses

If you would like to share the expenses based on tradition, here is a breakdown of how wedding expenses are traditionally shared. These are merely guidelines. Your personal finances and preferences will dictate who pays for what.

The Bride's Family Bride's wedding gown and bridal accessories Bridesmaids' bouquets All reception costs (i.e., site fee, food, cake and beverages) Decorations for the ceremony and reception Music for the ceremony and reception Groom's ring and wedding gift Bridesmaids' gifts and their hotel accommodations (for out-of-town attendants) Photographer fee and photographs Wedding stationary All transportation for the ceremony and reception The Groom's Family Bride's rings and wedding gift Marriage license Groomsmen's gifts Ties and gloves for the groom's attendants Bride's bouquet Corsages for mothers and grandmothers Boutonnieres for the groom's attendants Officiant's fee Rehearsal dinner Honeymoon Bridesmaids/Maid of Honor Bridal Shower Bachelorette Party Their own gowns and accessories Groomsmen/Best Man Bachelor Party Their own tuxedos or other formal wear