my brother and his fiance are getting married...apparently the bride's side says that there is a tradition where the groom's parents pay for the dress....have you ever heard of this ridiculous tradition?
2007-01-20 07:28:57 · 13 answers · asked by couturechic16 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No, there is no such tradition. She is either naive on wedding planning or trying to mooch a freebee.
There is this tradition and it is legitimate although today's brides do not abide by it:
Whoever buys the dress decides on what the dress will look like. Like it or not.
2007-01-20 07:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by Shanan D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't heard that one. I have heard the grooms family pays for the dress rehearsal dinner, the officiant, flowers for the bride.
I look it up, this is what the knot website says "Traditionally, the parents of the groom take care of a few of the expenses including: the marriage license, officiant's fee, corsages, boutonnieres, the bride's bouquet, groomsmen gifts, liquor, and the reception DJ or band. And the bride’s parents pay for everything else. Then again, today’s guidelines of who pays for what are very flexible -- many times, the parents of the bride and groom will split the wedding expenses in half, or sometimes into thirds, depending on whether the couple pitches in. In the end, the amount of money you contribute depends upon your financial situation and how much you’re willing to contribute."
2007-01-20 16:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by kermy98 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of this tradition. Could it be something cultural?
As far as I know the groom's family pays for the alcohol at the reception, the rehearsal dinner and the honeymoon and of course his tuxedo and the officiant's fees. They may also pay for anything else if they should want to. Why would a bride want to have someone else pick out her dress? It may end up being cheaper for your family if you go to the David's Bridal Sales. :)
2007-01-20 15:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The grooms parents never pay for the dress. That is up to the bride and her family to purchase. The grooms family only pays for the reception, the officiant, flowers for the bride, gift for the bride and groom, their own travel and clothing . But never is the grooms parent's ever obligated to pay for the brides dress
2007-01-20 15:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by WI Wedding Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the bride or her family usually pay for the dress. (In this culture) However, there is no rule that says the groom's family can't pay for the dress, if, for example, they have the means and desire to do so.
2007-01-20 17:17:36 · answer #5 · answered by Isabella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The groom pays for The Brides bouquet, the rehersahal dinner and his tux. SOmetimes he will also pay for the Family's flowers as well.
2007-01-20 15:40:29 · answer #6 · answered by Heidi B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. These days, with couples working, they pay for the wedding themselves. The bride of course buys her own gown.
2007-01-20 16:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell-o no they are making that sh-t up and if I were you my family would not pay for her dress. She can get a dress from Davids'Bridel for maybe 99 dollars are so. I bet you she wants something that is very expensive and that she nor her family can afford.Don't fall for that trick!
2007-01-20 15:40:44 · answer #8 · answered by heavenlli_61 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way!!!! She has found an expensive dress and her parents won't pay for it so she is trying to get yours to. She is going to be fun!! This is just the beginning!!
2007-01-20 23:12:30 · answer #9 · answered by country girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that is not traditional, but in this day and age traditions don't really matter anymore.
2007-01-20 15:58:38 · answer #10 · answered by sondra216379 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋