What is the groom/groom's family responsible for paying at a wedding?

Answer 1

Nowadays we aren't as steeped in tradition so it just depends upon the agreement your families come to. From my wedding I remember reading that traditionally they pay for the rehearsal dinner, the wedding rings, and the honeymoon. (In my wedding they didn't pay for any of that though :P)


Traditional Breakdown of Expenses


Wedding Ring for Bride The Groom

Wedding Gift for Bride The Groom

Groomsmen/Usher Gifts The Groom

Bride's Bouquet The Groom

Mother's Corsages The Groom

Groom's Boutonniere The Groom

Groomsmen Boutonnieres The Groom

Usher's Boutonnieres The Groom

Marriage License The Groom

Medical Visit for Groom The Groom

Clergyman/Officiant Fee The Groom

Groom's Cake The Groom's Family

Rehearsal Dinner The Grooms Family

Bachelor Party Best Man/Groom's Attendants

Gloves/Ties/Ascots for Attendants The Groom

Father of Groom Formal Wear Groom's Family

Limousine Service The Groom

Honeymoon Arrangements The Groom

Answer 2

You are responsible for your dress and shoes and may be asked to pay for a special hair do or to have your make up done the morning of the wedding. But, ask the bride to be sure about these things because different expectations are often the case and you need to know for sure what your financial obligation is. The bridal shower is usually put on by the brides maids and therefore, you will be financially responsible for that expense. Sometimes mothers of the bride or groom will throw the bridal shower and take on the expense. Any bridal shower arrangement is fine, but, a bride should never throw her own shower. A baccalaureate party is usually hosted by the brides maids. But the expenses build up and I would get family and friends involved to pay their won way and chip in so the bride does not have to spend any of her money. Talk to the other bridal attendants about this so there is an understanding that you do not want to take a weekend trip and stay at a hotel if that is not what you want to do.

Answer 3

In my culture it used to be so. On top of this, there's the downry, the gold articles etc. But not so now. It can be 50-50, or based on the proportion of the guests invited. It is very much dependant on what the bride and the groom wants. If it can't be settled easily before marriage, i think life after marriage won't be easy. There are more things of to worry about then, money should be the least of all problems.

Answer 4

The Rehearsal Dinner for everyone in the wedding, the tuxedos (or whatever) worn by the groom and groomsmen, the dress worn by the groom's mother, tuxedo (or whatever) for the groom's father, and a gift for the couple.

Answer 5

Traditionally, it's the groom's family who pays for the alcohol and the rehearsal dinner. But that's all gone to the wayside now.

Answer 6

the groom and his family pays for the reception. like the food and DJ and things like that. the cake is payed for by the bride and her family and they also get the decorations. the groom and or his family pays for the limo and as the honey moon part to. there are books that you can get, they tell you what ever on is to do and buy. get one they are great.

Answer 7

The bride and groom are responsible for paying for the type of wedding they chose to have. Thye should not expect their parents to pay for any part of it!!!!

Answer 8

Traditionally, practially nothing. I believe the goom pays for his own tux rental, and his groomsmen do likewise. Other than that, the groom's family isn't expected to contribute unless they offer to.

Answer 9

I got married about ten yrs ago and if I remember right they were responsible for the rehearsal dinner and the reception

Answer 10

The rehearsal dinner