I have a friend getting married and wanted to know if the groom pays? or the brides father ? or the bride her self ??? thank you
2007-02-10 21:36:57 · 14 answers · asked by Luis O 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Traditionally the family of the bride pays for everything~
That being said, there are instances in modern manners in which the groom's family will voluntarily pay for things. And it has become an accepted practice for this to happen. Moreover with society's change to most couples living together before marriage, the practice of the couple together or groom and bride paying for their wedding has come into play as well.
So, it really depends on your situation.
How traditional are we talking here?
If the bride is living with the groom....
If she is living at home.
Much of this has become a matter of negotiation and volunteerism.
2007-02-10 21:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Laundry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the bride or the brides family buys her dress and the things she needs for a honeymoon, shoes, etc. Sometimes the groom buys a necklace for her for a wedding gift if he wants to....and it used to be that the groom buys her bouquet...but nowdays she usually just orders all the flowers and pays for them.
The groom pays for the honeymoon, all the wedding fees, the license, etc. and gifts for his attendants.
Who pays for everything though should be discussed and decided when first starting to plan the wedding....sometimes one family is able to pay more...etc.
Usually the groom gets his tux...( and often gets it free when the groomsmen order theirs....his family pays for the rehearsal dinner and the brides family pays for the wedding, the reception and it can be planned who pays for a dinner, etc. after the wedding....sometimes parents work together on it.
Nowdays weddings are expensive...so if the bride and groom can help....communication ahead of time is very important.
2007-02-15 00:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the bride's situation, it is typically the bride's parents. Groom's parents pay for the tuxedo's. It all depends on the situation. My husbands parents did not have the money so my husband and I bought the tuxedos while my parents paid for the wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses. It's all up to you! It's your special day. Do what you want. Does our society honestly follow a set tradition anymore? Whatever works best 4 you, will ultimately make your day that much more special.
2007-02-11 05:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by mlsz28 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of the groom paying for the Brides Dress. Is this done in some culture?
The bride (or her parents) pay for her dress.
2007-02-11 09:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bride to be pays for her own wedding dress. Other wedding expenses are paid for by the bride and groom.
2007-02-11 06:48:17 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the brides father pays for everything to give away his daughter happy into marriage. The groom pays for the rings and his suit only. ..Then both parents of the groom and bride, help pay for the first furniture. The brides parents pay for the kitchen things so their daughter can provide meals for her husband and herself. The grooms parents pay for the bedroom furniture, It is to help their son and his wife rest from a hard day's work. The living room is a toss of everyone pitches in. all this depends on one's culture beliefs, too.
2007-02-11 05:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by bankone1111 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The groom does not pay. Payment has to be from the bride's family - usually the bride herself pays for her dress, unless she's from a very wealthy family where Daddy pays for everything.
2007-02-11 05:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old school tradition? I believe it is the bride's parents.
Everyone I know that has been married in the last 10 years? The bride.
2007-02-11 06:32:12 · answer #8 · answered by vospire s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Emily Post says that traditionally, the bride's family pays for everything, except rehearsal dinner and flowers (groom's family), wedding rings (groom), and honeymoon (groom).
These days, however, there is no such thing as tradition when it comes to paying for weddings. Most couples pay for the whole shabang themselves!
2007-02-11 08:59:51 · answer #9 · answered by Catherine B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my family the tradition is the mother of the bride buys the brides dress after they go shopping together, but our parents dont pay for our wedding though.
2007-02-14 23:27:12 · answer #10 · answered by Madi's Mum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋