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A traditional breakdown of who pays for what is detailed below, but keep in mind nowadays many costs are shared by both the Bride and Groom's families, and sometimes the entire wedding costs is covered by the Bride and Groom. It truly is a matter of choice, and finances.
GROOM
- Bride's Wedding Ring
- Wedding gift for Bride(optional)
- Marriage License
- Bride's bouquet, corsages for mother, boutonnieres for men
in wedding party
- Gifts for best man and ushers
- Officiant's fee
- Wedding night suite & Honeymoon(Bride often pays share)
GROOM'S FAMILY
- Wedding gift for the Bride & Groom
- Rehearsal dinner
BRIDE
- Groom's Wedding Ring
- Wedding gift for Groom(optional)
- Bridesmaids' luncheon
- Gifts for attendants
- Personal stationery
BRIDE'S FAMILY
- Wedding gift for couple
- All ceremony fees
- Reception
- Wedding cake
- Bride's gown and accessories
- Wedding announcements and invitations
- Engagement Photographs
- Wedding Photographs
- Transportation for Bridal Party
- Bouquets for attendants
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