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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Who Eats The Cost?

When it comes to wedding planning there tends to be some confusion when it comes to who should be paying for what.  Very often the parents of the couple will want to lend a hand with much of the planning and also some of the expenses.  Although every situation is different, below is a general outline of how the different expenses are traditionally shared.  


Bride and/or Bride's Family
All reception costs
Church/ceremony/clergy fees
The groom's ring
Invitations
Flowers/decorations/centerpieces
The band or DJ
Gifts for the bridesmaids
Gift for the groom

Groom and/or Groom's Family
The bride's ring
The bride's bouquet/the boutonnières/corsages
The rehearsal dinner
Transportation/Limos
Lodging for Bride and Groom
Gifts for the groomsmen
Gift for the bride


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