While arranging a wedding party there is a common question appeared who pays what? As per the tradition the whole expenses were paid by bride's family. But nowadays wedding expenses are getting shared among the bride's family, the bride, groom and groom's family.

In addition to the above tradition more and more couples today tend to plan and save to pay entirely for the cost of their own wedding. In this case the wedding invitations are sent out in their own names.

Following is a customary breakdown of who pays for what:

Groom and His Family Expenses :

Engagement ring and wedding ring for bride
Wedding attire for groom
Rehearsal dinner
Marriage license
Out-of-town usher's accommodations
Alcohol at reception
Gifts for the bride, ushers and best man
Bridal bouquet flowers and corsages for the mothers and grandmothers
Boutonnieres for fathers, ushers and ring bearers
Fee's of officiants
Honeymoon pack

Bride and Bride's Family Expenses :

Fee of wedding consultant
Expenses of personal notes, invitations and mailing
Transportation for the wedding party
Wedding dress, headpiece, lingerie and other accessories
Attendants bouquets
Gift for groom
Guest book
Cost of the reception and ceremony.
Expenses of photography and videography
Wedding ring for groom
Favors
Accommodations for out-of-town bride's attendants

Attendant's Expenses :

Own dresses and shoes or tux rentals expenses
Wedding gift
Bridal shower and shower gift
Bachelor parties and bachelorette
Hair and makeup styling
Travel expenses, if necessary

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