The  Wedding Guide

A Traditional Guide to Who Pays For What

The Bride

· Groom’s wedding band

· Bridesmaids’ gifts

· Grooms gift

The Bride’s Parents

· Wedding invitations

· Wedding Dress

· Bridal accessories (including headpiece/veil/jewelry, lingerie, and shoes)

· Wedding Planner

· Bridesmaids’ luncheon

· Flowers

· Ceremony (location, decorations, and music)

The Groom

· Bride’s wedding band

· Marriage license

· Gifts for his attendants

· Officiant’s fee

· His formalwear

· Honeymoon

· Gift for the bride

The Groom’s Parents

· Rehearsal dinner (including any location fees, decorations, and invitations)

The Attendants

· Their wedding attire and accessories

· A portion of the bridal shower, bachelorette/bachelor party

· Wedding gift for the couple

· Travel expense to and from the event