Wedding Etiquette - Who Pays For What?

Cultural backgrounds and individual convictions heavily influence the decision-making in Wedding Etiquette. Nevertheless, the following is a general guide that should be construed as such and adopted as you deem fit:

Who Pays For What?

The Bride typically pays for:

• The wedding ring for the groom
• Gifts for the attendants
• Accommodation for out-of-town attendants
• The wedding gift for the groom

The Groom typically pays for:

• The bride's rings including the engagement ring
• The honeymoon
• Wedding gift for the bride
• The marriage license
• The groom's men gifts
• Accommodation for out-of-town groom's men
• Flowers for the bride
• The going-away corsage, corsages for mothers, special ladies;
• The boutonnieres for men in wedding party
• The gloves, ties and accessories for the men in the wedding party
• Fee for clergy person or judge

The Groom's Family typically pays for

• Clothing for the wedding
• Travel and lodging expenses
• Rehearsal dinner
• The wedding gift for the newlyweds

The Bride's Family typically pays for:

• The cost of the reception.
• The bride's wedding attire/trousseau
• Invitations, announcements, thank you notes
• The seating assignment chart, napkins and mailing costs
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Ceremony costs
• Bridesmaids, flower girl, ring bearer flowers and accessories
• Transportation for bridal party on wedding day from ceremony to reception.
• All gratuities for all services: parking, security
• Bridesmaid luncheon

The Attendants typically pay for:

• Their wedding clothes
• Travel expenses
• Wedding gift for newlyweds