Traditionaly the bride's family pays for the whole thing (I think it's a throw back to the old days of dowerys). However, there are lot of couples paying for their own now.
2006-09-11 10:44:08
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answered by Manny 6
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old fashioned ettiqute dictates that the brides family pays for it all. because of the times when the bride was betroved at a young age, the family payed for the wedding as a thank you for taking thier daughter.
now adays, (at least in every wedding ive been involved in, or heard the plannings of) i know the grooms family usually offers to chip in as a curtosy to the brides family. Two families coming together, yada yada.
I think it helps if the families say 'well, we'll pay for the band at the reception, if you pay for the organist at the wedding' or 'we'll take care of the dinner, if you take care of the details of the ceremony' some insist on splitting it 50/50, but sometimes the brides family is still expected to pay more, depending on the family and their beliefs.
2006-09-11 10:47:21
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answered by MRose 4
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Well....it's more of a tradition thing than anything else to me. "Society" norms go with the bride's parents if that is possible.An independent bride can do it herself, or maybe the couple can do it together. you can have a nice wedding no matter who pays. After all is said and done, you both only need to meet your own expectations and be happy. Toss a coin, it's easier.
2006-09-11 11:44:08
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answered by justrying2makit 2
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It depends. Many years ago the womans family would pay for the ceremony, dresses, host luncheon and shower, rings etc... Whereas the mans family would do rehearsal dinner and reception. It is totally normal nowadays though for the couple to pay for their own wedding without any or very little assistance from the parents.
2006-09-11 10:59:33
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answered by Michelle 6
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In the old tradition of the dowry the bride's father paid for the wedding and the groom's father paid for the rehersal dinner.
However in these complex times it is all over the map as to who pays.
2006-09-11 10:48:15
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answered by Anonymous
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Traditionally the bride's family footed a large part of the bill. But these days the couple might pay for some of it themselves, with contributions from both families.
In fact, anyone can pay for anything they want to. In my case, my fiancee and I paid the marriage costs, and for the venue and transport. My mother paid for the bride dress and bought the fabric for the bridesmaids, my grandparents paid for the cake and flowers, my aunt paid for the bridesmaids dresses to be made, the best man paid for his outfit, and so on.
So be open to any possibilities, people may surprise you with what they offer.
2006-09-11 10:45:39
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answered by aliantha2004 4
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Normally the father of the bride pays for the formal wedding and then the couple pays for the reception. (and of course the guests pay for the gifts)
2006-09-11 10:45:12
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answered by Ha! Invisible! 3
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It depends on what culturally you're in. Most of the time practically, it's whoever has the money. It's in US culture it's supposed to be the bride's family, theoretically. Although it seldom works that way since weddings are so expensive
2006-09-11 10:47:43
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answered by Anonymous
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These days it can go anyway, some couples pay for everything themselves. But traditionally the bride's family pays for nearly everything. The groom's family pays for rehearsal dinner, & the alcohol at the reception.
2006-09-11 10:45:24
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answered by Smitten_Kitten 4
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Traditionally it was the bride's family. More and more, as people are getting married older, the bride and groom themselves are paying for it, unless the bride's family is really wealthy or something.
I've been married twice, and paid for it myself (with my ex-husbands) both times. At least I had the good sense to elope the second time!!!!
2006-09-11 10:45:24
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answered by locolady98 4
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