in England, if a woman is to be married, who will shoulder the expenses?

Answer 1

In theory her parents shoulder the majority of the expenses, but in reality - that kinda depends on how old you are, how well off the respective parents are, etc.

For example; I'm in my mid 30 and getting married - so I'm paying for it all, but in your earl 20's - that's not so easy.

Also; all the key playrs pay something - check out the link below.

Answer 2

Traditionally the bride's parents paid for the whole wedding - hence they are supposed to send an invitation to the groom's parents. However in practice many people don't have that kind of money and couples often bear most of the expense themselves, perhaps with some help from both sets of parents, e.g. one set may say they will pay for the photographer, another for the flowers or stationery.

I must say I think taking out a loan to pay for a wedding is frivolous and a waste of money. I'd suggest that a couple should just have what they can afford out of what money is available without borrowing from anyone, especially as debt can put additional unnecessary pressure on a relationship.

Answer 3

Traditionally the Bride's father (or parents) shoulder the expenses. Nowadays they are often shared between the two families or even the bride and groom pay with or without contributions from the parents.

Answer 4

It used to be that the brides parents took the majority of the expense, but in this day and age, it is more appropriate for the bride and groom to make a contribution - a wedding can cost tens of thousands of pounds - not a figure many of us have tucked away in our bank account

Answer 5

Traditionally the father of the bride, but that's a bit old fashioned. These days the happy couple would probably share the expense between them.

Answer 6

Traditionally, it is up to the bride's parents to pay for the wedding, including all of the trimmings.

However, more recently in practice this does not happen. More and more brides and grooms are paying for their own weddings (which is fine), but what is not so polite is that more and more brides are asking their bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses and all the other expenses related to being a bridesmaid. In my mind, if you can't afford to pay for your bridesmaids' involvement in your wedding, then choose fewer bridesmaids or don't have any.

Answer 7

Usually the brides parents but in this day and age with the cost of weddings I think the couple usually do a lot of it themselves with a little help from either family

Answer 8

It will still be decided by which religion they are I am sure but in General the brides family usually pay. Although these days I think the betrothed often help out.

Answer 9

Traditionally, it was always the father of the bride. However, I think these days it is common practise for the couple to also contribute to the costs.

Answer 10

In theory should be the womens parents. But these days that is a load of crap! At my wedding my hubby and I paid for it, we got what we wanted when we wanted without any fallouts from family we paid it was our day not anybody else's. But history dates back when the woman's father gave her future hubby a dowry to look after her!