Who Pays for What?

Once the date of the wedding has been set, working out the wedding budget should be first on the list of "next to do". Decisions like: Will the ceremony be formal in a church setting? or semiformal at a chapel? or informal in your living room? A formal wedding will be the most expensive and the informal, of course, will be the least expensive. There is nothing set in stone. So the "Who pays for what?" has no rigid lines drawn, it's all up to the couple and their families. It used to be that the expense was the burden of the Bride's family (father in particular), but in these modern days, the Groom's family has taken on some of this responsibility. And with more and more couples marrying later in years or even after years of living together, the expenses have been shared as well.

Following is a general guideline that may be of some help. It is broken down into a traditional list, which of course can be whatever you, the couple, decide is best for your situation.

We have broken it down for you so you'll have an easier time at seeing the responsibility per group.

The Brides Family

The Groom's Family

The Bride

The Groom

Best Man/Groom's Attendants

Maid/Matron of Honor/Bride's Attendants

Other

Return to Wedding Etiquette

Elegant Affairs

Contact David at Elegant Affairs or see their website at: http://ElegantAffairs.Biz

They will do all your event planning and let you enjoy your special day without worries.