The Bride’s family is entirely responsible for the wedding ceremony. The groom’s family may offer to share in the cost of the reception, and the bride’s family may accept if they wish. The Wedding Expenses Checklist or Wedding costs, by tradition, are divided as follows:
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- Invitations and Announcements
- The Bridal Outfit and Trousseau
- Bridal Photographs/Video
- All costs of the Reception
- Flowers for the Church, Attendants, and reception
- Music at the Church and Reception
- Sexton, Organist and Choir Fees
- All rented equipment for large Weddings and Receptions
- A limousine for the Bride and Cars for Transportation
- Groom’s Wedding Ring
- Groom’s Gift
- Gifts for the Bride’s Attendants
- Lodging (if necessary) for out-of-town Bridesmaids
- Bride’s Personal Stationery
Wedding Expenses Checklist by The Groom (or family) pays for:
- Bride’s Engagement and Wedding Rings
- Marriage License
- Clergyman’s Fee ($10-$100, inquire)
- Bride’s Flowers
- Boutonnieres, Gloves, Ties for Men of Wedding Party
- Wedding Gift for the Bride
- Complete Wedding Trip
- Gifts for Best Man and Ushers
- Lodging (if necessary) for out-of-town Ushers
Optional Wedding Expenses Checklist:
- Bride’s Bouquet usually gift of the groom may be purchased by the bride’s family.
- Corsages for mothers and grandmothers are usually provided by the groom, may be purchased by the bride for her mother and grandmother.
- Bachelor dinner is usually given by groom or family but may be given by bride’s family or friends.
- Rehearsal dinner is usually given by groom or family but may be given by bride’s family or friends.
- Attendant’s dresses are usually bought by each girl, but the bride may provide them if she wishes.
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