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As with many changing customs and traditions, the
financing of a wedding has changed too. It is no
longer written in stone as to who is required to
pay for different aspects of a wedding. In fact,
many brides and grooms are paying for their own wedding.
However, here are the "traditional" roles
in financing a wedding for your convenience:
- THE BRIDE generally pays for
the groom's wedding ring, lodging for her out of
town attendants, a luncheon
or party for her bridesmaids, a wedding gift
for her future husband, and gifts for the bridesmaids.
- THE GROOM generally pays for
engagement ring and the bride's wedding rings,
any fees for the
marriage
license and/or other legal documents. He also
finances
the costs of the honeymoon, a wedding gift
for his future wife, lodging for his out of town
attendants,
the clergy fee, and transportation.
- THE BRIDESMAIDS and MAID
OF HONOR generally pay for the bridal
shower, and the bachelorette
party. They
also pay for their own gowns and accessories.
- THE GROOMSMEN and BEST
MAN generally pay for
the bachelor party and for their own
tuxedos
or other
formal wear.
- PARENTS OF THE GROOM generally
pay for the rehearsal dinner, and/or after
wedding brunch.
Of course, they
also give a generous gift to the couple.
- PARENTS OF THE BRIDE generally
pay for everything else. This comes from the
old tradition of
dowry. They pay for everything needed
for the reception,
including music, flowers, the reception
facility, food, bar costs, and anything
else. They
also buy their daughter her bridal
gown, pay any
gratuities,
and of course, they also give a generous
gift to the couple.
As stated these
are not rules but merely guidelines. Your own
personal finances
will dictate what
type of wedding reception you have,
and who pays for what
is entirely up to you and your families. by Kristin Oiam
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