Who pays for what for the wedding?
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Who pays for what for the wedding????

The answer to who takes on the financial responsibility for the wedding is not as clear as it once was.  The bride's parents are no longer expected to carry the brunt of the expense.

The bride and groom and both sets of parents should set up a meeting to discuss the upcoming plan and how payment should be distributed.

Below is a list of how financial obligations have traditionally been paid.

BRIDE & FAMILY
Groom’s ring
Groom’s wedding gift
Wedding gown, veil & accessories
Trousseau
Flowers (ceremony, reception and bouquets for attendants)
Photographs
Video
Reception
Church/Chapel rental fee
Ceremony musicians/soloist
Bridal party transportation to ceremony & reception
Invitations/postage
Lodging for out-of-town attendants
Ceremony rentals (aisle runner, candle holders etc.)
Bride’s attendants gifts

       GROOM & FAMILY 
Bride’s rings
Bride’s wedding gift
Premarital class
Marriage license
Flowers (bride’s bouquet, mothers’ corsages & boutonnieres for men)
Clergy fee
Gloves & ascots/ties for men (if not included in rental fee)
Lodging for out-of-town attendants
Groom’s attendants gifts
Honeymoon
Rehearsal dinner (optional)