Who is responsible and for what?
Usually,
it is the bride's family that carries the responsibility of the wedding
expenses but there are some costs supposed to be covered by the groom's
side. Of course there are some expenses that both the bride and groom
are expected to pay for.
Bride's
family:
The entire cost of the reception. Includes: food,
wedding cake, beverages, decorations, music, flowers.
A wedding gift for the newlyweds. The wedding invitations,
and mailing costs. Bride's wedding dress.The fee
for engagement and wedding photography and videography.
Ceremony: rental of ceremony space, fees for organist,
soloist or choir and any other additional costs
for decorations. Bridesmaid's bouquets. Parking
costs & coat check fees. Transportation for
bridal party to the wedding ceremony and from ceremony
to reception. Bridesmaid's luncheon and rehearsal
dinner.
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Groom's
family:
Any travel expenses and hotel bills. Wedding gift
for bride and groom. Optional: the rehearsal dinner
or other expenses they elect to assume.
Groom:
The bride's rings (wedding & engagement). A wedding
gift for the bride. The marriage license. Gifts for
the best man and ushers. Flowers: bride's bouquet
and going away corsage, corsages for mothers, boutonnieres
for the men in the wedding party. Accommodations for
out-of-town ushers or best man. Gloves, ties or ascots
for the men in the wedding party. Fee for the clergy.
The honeymoon.
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Bride:
Wedding ring for the groom. A wedding gift for the
groom. Presents for the bridal attendants. Personal
stationery. Accommodations for her out of town attendants.
The
Guests:
Travel expenses. Wedding gift for the couple.
The
Attendants:
Wedding attire. Travel expenses. Wedding gift for
the couple.
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