For wedding expenses, what does the groom's family traditionally pay for? I was thinking rehearsal dinner, bride's bouquet...what else???
2006-12-30 04:14:43 · 19 answers · asked by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Traditionally it is
# The bride's engagement and wedding rings.
# A wedding gift for the bride.
# Gifts for the best man and ushers.
# Groom's wedding attire.
# Bride's bouquet and going away corsage.
# Mothers' corsages
# Boutonnieres for attendants and fathers.
# Medical examination and blood test.
# Marriage license.
# Clergyman's fee.
# The honeymoon expenses.
# Bachelor dinner (if not given by the best man, optional).
This day and age couples choose to split up the cost in the way that works best for them.
2006-12-30 17:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by steffiegirl815 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the groom (or the groom's family) should pay for the engagement and wedding rings for the bride, the rehearsal dinner, the marriage license, accessories for the groomsmen, the minister's or judge's fees, the bride's bouquet, corsages for both mothers, boutonnieres for the groomsmen, and the honeymoon. If the groomsmen need lodging in a hotel or motel, the groom also absorbs those costs.
Hope that helps.
Quin
2006-12-30 12:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by quinlangal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1) Rehearsal Dinner
2) Bride's engagement ring and bouqet
3) Wardrobe
4) Transportation
5) Honeymoon (traditionally)
6) Marriage License and Officiant fee
7) Both wedding rings
8) Wedding gift for bride and each of his attendants
9) All flowers
Here's what WE did: we looked at the budget and split it up as we saw fit. In the end we all came together to make it into a great event.
2006-12-30 12:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you really mean traditionally.....The brides father pays the whole pop....But surely you aren't really planning to go that route....I think it should be split 3 ways between the couple and the 2 sets of parents...That way the bride and groom won't get too out of control....Sounds fair too...There are exceptions to this of course...I mean if one set of parents is very well off and one set is struggling to make ends meet then the bride and groom would have to get creative...To be fair...Good luck to you both!
2006-12-30 12:34:04 · answer #4 · answered by Pusspuss Geroux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We recently had a wedding and they paid for rehearsal dinner, tuxes, brides bouquet and the bar. We paid for everything else.
2006-12-30 12:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All I've heard of, as far as tradition goes, is the rehearsal dinner.
However, I say screw tradition. People (bride's family, groom's family, and the couple!) should pay for what they can afford to pay for.
2006-12-30 12:17:25 · answer #6 · answered by Esma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Times have changed so much! I say do whatever feels right for your particular situation.
I was married in October, and my hudband and I paid for most of the wedding. My mom and stepdad paid for most of our DJ and flowers, while my dad and stepmom gave us money for half the cake.
His parents gave us almost half our expenses over the 10 months we were planning the wedding, with no stipulation on what to use it for. They also hosted the rehearsal dinner.
We're 30ish and never asked any of our folks to help, they just did.
Bottom line: Do what's right for you and your situation.
2006-12-30 12:26:34 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not just the Bride`s bouquet but all the flowers . Also he should pay for the honeymoon.
2006-12-30 12:19:51 · answer #8 · answered by Hamish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They pay for wedding expenses,rehersal dinner,bride's bouquet,church I think where they are going to get married. Make the room sparkle.
2006-12-30 12:22:06 · answer #9 · answered by momocbrowncomet 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The rehearsal dinner and the honeymoon.
2006-12-30 19:44:14 · answer #10 · answered by Jenny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋