2007-02-20 14:03:23 · 13 answers · asked by blade74 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
tradition says the brides parents but most of the time the parents split the cost now a days and the bride and groom cover a lot of it so its really about who offers what then you know what you have and go from there
2007-02-20 14:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by peterpansdate 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It depends-- The brides family normanlly pays for the reception. But it depends on the situation of the engagement! Some parents believe once there child has acheive a certain age or a certain status within career or working or even if the couple are already living with each other parents normanlly do not play a big role in paying for the event. You will need to talk to both set of parents and find out if any finanical contributions will be made.
2007-02-20 22:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by sexychocolatecity21 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depends. I'm American & Married an East Indian woman. We had 2 weddings. In her culture, my parents sponsor the wedding cost--of course, I technically should have received a goat---but THAT didn't happen. In my culture, her dad flips the bill. In reality, WE flipped the bill together.
Budget for it, plan for it, and stick to your guns--you DON'T have to invite the mail man. Start with the big & work your way down (Location of wedding, Caterer, etc...all the way down to party favors).
2007-02-20 22:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by ian1972_pilot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The two of you who are getting married, are responsible to pay for your own wedding. Budget according to your means.
2007-02-21 08:19:05 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sit down with your fiancee and figure out how much the two of you can spend, then decide if you are going to ask either or both of your parents for help. You can't expect the parents to foot the bill for this one anymore.
2007-02-20 22:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by Chris M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bride and groom will pay for it all, unless other people (parents, for example), OFFER to pay for things. They don't have to, you shouldn't ask them to, and they aren't expected to. But they might offer, in which case the bride and groom pay for it all minus what they were given.
2007-02-21 10:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's tradition for the bride's family to pay for it, but now days it's pretty much who can afford it, whether that's the bride's family or the groom's family or the bride and groom their selves.
2007-02-20 22:22:32 · answer #7 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can pay for it yourself; but it doesn't hurt to ask your parent's if they would like to help. I don't think this is in bad taste, b/c they are your parents and most likely you have asked them for financial help in the past. Most parents want to help give their children a nice wedding. But, with that said you should be thankful for what you receive. The idea of, "you get , what you get, and you don't get upset"
Good Luck. Happy Planning
2007-02-20 22:24:07 · answer #8 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
well the tradition is for the brides family to pay for it but it doesn't work that way anymore, I would ask if they (your parents and hers) could help with some of the costs and see what they say then you'll have your answer or how much you have to pay
2007-02-20 22:14:53 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ Abby ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The bride and groom to be!
This day and age they should be paying for their own wedding.
Anything family donates should be a welcome surprise.
2007-02-21 08:20:53 · answer #10 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋