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Return To Weddings Article Archive   Wedding Etiquette - Who Pays for What By Mrs. Party... Gail Leino Money Money There are no longer any hard and fast rules as to 'Who Pays for What' for the wedding, but a general guideline follows as to the traditional breakdown.  Working out a budget for your wedding is one of the first things that should be done once the date is set. Will the ceremony be formal, semiformal or informal? A formal wedding, of course, will be the most expensive and the informal, the least. Nothing is set in concrete. Who pays for what? Unlike a decade ago, the lines are no longer so rigidly drawn. The burden of paying for the wedding has shifted in recent years from the shoulders of the father of the bride, to include the grooms family. Also, with many couples marrying later and having money of their own, they are sharing in the expenses. Traditional Expense Obligation</b Wedding Gown/Headpiece/Accessories Wedding Ring for Bride Wedding Ring for Groom Wedding Gift for Groom Wedding Gift for Bride Bridesmaid Gifts Groomsmen/Usher Gifts Brides Bouquet Bridesmaid Bouquets Mothers Corsages Grandmother Corsages Grooms Boutonniere Groomsmen Boutonnieres Ushers Boutonnieres Ceremony/Reception Flowers Alter Baskets/Arches Canopy/Carpet Kneeling Bench/Candelabras Rented Items for Wedding Rented Items for Reception Invitations/Announcements Wedding Programs Napkins/Matches/Printed Items Marriage License Medical Visit for Bride Medical Visit for Groom Church Fee Clergyman/Officiate Fee Musician/Soloist Church Janitor Reception Hall Fee Catered Reception/Professional Services Wedding Photography Video Photography Orchestra/Band/DJ Wedding Favors Grooms Cake Rice Bags Rehearsal Dinner Bridesmaid Luncheon Bachelor Party Wedding Breakfast Bridal Brunch Bridesmaids Gowns Maid of Honor Gown Matron of Honor Gown Best Man Formal Wear Ushers Formal Wear Groomsmens Formal Wear Gloves/Ties/Ascots for Attendants Father of Bride Formal Wear Father of Groom Formal Wear Childrens Formal Wear Limousine Service Honeymoon Arrangements Travel Expenses to the Wedding Accommodations for out-of town Guests Gifts for the Couple Brides Family Groom Bride Bride Groom Bride Groom Groom Brides Family Groom Brides Family Groom Groom Groom Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Groom Bride Groom Brides Family Groom Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Brides Family Grooms Family Brides Family Grooms Family Bride Best Man/Grooms Attendants Brides Family Brides Family Bridesmaids Maid of Honor Matron of Honor Best Man Ushers Groomsmen Groom Brides Family Grooms Family Childrens Parents Groom Groom The Out-of-town Attendant  or Family Member Bride Guest, Attendants and Family About the Author: Mrs. Party... Gail Leino is the internets leading authority on giving the best possible party, using proper etiquette and manners while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. Bridal Photographs

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