Who pays for weddings these days?

Question

Especially if the couple are living together. And how much is too much to spend on a wedding?

I am already married but am watching a friend do so and was just wondering who should pay for what and what is a reasonable amount to spend. What if the couple are living together?

Answer 1

both should share equally in the expenses more so if both of them have already a job with a decent pay. its no longer practical to spend much to have a grand wedding. the solemnity of the ceremony is more important.

Answer 2

Traditionally the girl's family pays (in the UK anyway).

These days though, the pair have probably been together for years and living together. They're probably in their thirties and have good jobs. In this case I don't know anyone who is asking parents to fund the wedding. Usually the couple funds most of it, but both sets of parents offer to pay for smaller parts: one might cover the champagne and another might cover the honeymoon perhaps.

How much? Well what can you afford, and what can you afford without wrecking your plans for a baby or a new house? People spend anywhere between about £5000 and £40,000. I've been to some beautiful smaller scale weddings that have had real feeling and individuality, and I've been to many large scale weddings which always feel the same.

I'd really advise NOT getting into debt for the wedding. That's not a good start. Personally I'd like to do it for under £10,000,, anything over seems crazy to me. I would always be thinking about world poverty!

Answer 3

Usually when a couple is already living together they pay for their own wedding. But you could always ask your parents if they could or want to contribute.You can spend whatever your budget allows. There really isn't a specific limit. Just remember that the wedding is just a ceremony, the marriage is what is important, if there is something specific that you are or want to save for as a couple, you wouldn't want to spend too much on the wedding. No matter how you decide, just make sure it is YOUR day as a couple. Who cares what others think or expect:) You can make it as simple or as lavish as you wish. Just whatever you decide your budget is...stick to it! Congrats & have a great time:)

Answer 4

If the couple is already living together then I think the responsibility falls to them...It should be a simple wedding with only close friends and family invited ....One would assume that they already have the things they need..thus no gifts should be expected...The amount as in all cases should be determined by their income...Never put a wedding on credit...spend only what you can afford at the time of the wedding or save to pay for it......Best wishes to your friends

Answer 5

Both of these questions depend on a situation to situation basis.

As for who pays for the wedding, that is completely up to the families involved. The Bride and Groom know their financial situation, as well as their parents. If parents want to pay, then the bill should be split equally, or at least fairly according to which family is having more guests. If the parent's don't pay, then the bride and groom should.

Some people will say that it's the Bride and Grooms sole responsibility to pay for the wedding. I don't agree with this. So many parents WANT and DO, help contribute to their child's wedding. What good parent wouldn't want to? If parent's agree to help, take the money. They won't offer if they didn't want to.

I also think a fair method is to split the bill evenly between the Couple, the bride's parents and the groom's parents.

As for how much to spend, again; it's completely up to you. Do what you want and can afford, don't let people tell you that you are spending too much or too little. If you want to spend $1.000 then good for you; if you can spend $100,000, then good for you again. You and your finance's money, as well as the money given to you by your parent's is your business and your business alone. Strangers and other family members shouldn't pass judgments on how and why you spend your money. It's rude. You aren't suppose to comment on how others choice to keep their money.

Answer 6

you're honestly correct! In at present's international, that's the bride and groom that pay for his or her personal wedding ceremony and reception. sure, each each now and then the households do make contributions, in spite of the undeniable fact that the days are lengthy lengthy gone of the bride's relatives figuring out to purchase the marriage. the reason? precisely as you reported. Many youthful couples at the prompt are professionals themselves; many have dad and mom that are in retirement or are widowed and on a set earnings; many have unmarried figure households, and so on., and so on. The list might want to bypass on and on. Congratulations and best desires!

Answer 7

In my recent experience, the girl's family traditionally pays for the wedding. As for all the weddings I have recently attended that has been true as well...

But, my mom has said that if I live with my boyfriend before I get married then they will not pay for my wedding. A bit manipulative, but her money and her prerogative nonetheless.

Answer 8

I'm on the side of the couple paying for the wedding themselves.

The parents paid for college & they also have to pay for their retirement which in today's world is possibly 40 years after they stop working.

Answer 9

If they ar already living together they should pay themselves and spend as much as they can afford.

Answer 10

I always thought the guy pays. But that's just me. You...? whatever works. Hey, the money I'm spending will soon be hers so as long as I still have control of my money, I best to make the most of it. =D