Who Pay's for What?

courtesy of Victoria at BellaOnline

The bride pays for the …
• wedding ring for the groom
• gifts for the attendants
• accommodation for out-of-town attendants
• wedding gift for the groom
• wedding day lingerie
• bridesmaids luncheon

The groom pays for the …
• bride’s rings (including the engagement ring)
• honeymoon vacation
• wedding gift for the bride
• marriage license
• groomsmen gifts
• bride’s bouquet
• corsages for mother of bride and mother of groom
• boutonnieres for men in wedding party
• ties and accessories for the men in the wedding party
• clergyperson, judge or wedding officiant fee

The groom’s family pays for …
• their attire
• rehearsal dinner


The bride’s family pays for the …
• wedding planner
• engagement party and announcement
• wedding reception
• bride’s attire
• wedding invitations, announcements, thank you notes
• photographer
• videographer
• wedding ceremony costs
• bridesmaids and flower girl’s flowers and accessories
• ring bearer’s accessories
• transportation for bridal party from ceremony to reception
• all gratuities
• their attire

The maid of honor pays for the …
• wedding shower
• bachelorette party

The best man pays for the …
• bachelor party

The attendants pay for their
• wedding attire
• wedding gifts to the newlyweds