Once upon a time the bride's parents were expected to host the wedding. However, times have changed, and many parents of the bride are thankful for that. Taking a closer look at traditional wedding expenses will give you an understanding of what goes into paying for a wedding and maybe some idea on how to lighten the load for your parents.
Traditional Wedding Expenses
What is the traditional breakdown of wedding expenses?
The bride and her family usually pay for:
Bride's dress and accessories
Invitations, reception cards, and announcements
Fee for the ceremony site
Flowers for the ceremony and reception
Attendants' bouquets
Bride's father's and grandfather's boutonnières
Music for the ceremony and reception
Groom's wedding ring and gift
Photography and videography
Housing and gifts for the bridesmaids
Limousines/transportation
Reception costs (venue, food, liquor, and décor)
The groom and his family traditionally pay for:
Bride's wedding and engagement rings
Bride's bouquet and gift
Marriage license
Officiant's fee
Corsages for the mothers and grandmothers
Boutonnières for the groom, groomsmen, his father, and grandfather
Ushers' and groomsmen's housing and gifts
Rehearsal dinner
Honeymoon
The bride's attendants usually pay for:
Their dresses and accessories
A shower gift
Bridal shower
Bachelorette party
Their own travel expenses
Gift for the couple
The groom's attendants usually pay for:
Their tuxedoes or suits
Bachelor party
Their own travel expenses
Gift for the couple
Money Talks
My parents are paying for the wedding. Does that mean I don't get a say in the planning? Parents often feel they should have some say when they are handing over cash, but no matter who's paying for the wedding, you and your fiancé are the only people who should ultimately decide what your wedding will be like. When working with reasonable parents, you should be able to accept their financial help and at least consider their wishes and concerns.
Fact
Diligence and self-control are required to prevent you from going overboard and over budget. You can and should provide a safety net for yourself. Factor in a percentage of the budget, 10 percent for example, for last-minute or unexpected expenses. There are always some.
If my fiancé's parents want to invite a lot more people than mine, shouldn't they offer to cover the extra cost? The families of the bride and groom should try to have a balanced guest list. But if your future father-in-law insists on inviting all of his great-aunts and second and third cousins, your fiancé should speak with his parents about contributing some money to defray costs.
NOTES
- What are the bride and grooms attendants?
- Brides family pay for grooms ring
- Grooms family pay for weddings engagement rings
- Groom pays for marriage license
- Grooms family pays for honeymoon
How does different culture affect this?
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