I know Honeymoon and Rehearsal Dinner is basic, but what about DJ, Alcohol, gifts for the pastor (???)
2007-03-20 13:44:08 · 15 answers · asked by Peter H 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I have NEVER heard honeymoon. Rehearsal dinner, flowers, and bar tab. But, you should never expect them to pay, this is only what is commonly given by the grooms parents. My in-laws offered to pay for the rehearsal dinner, dj and the flowers. I was grateful for any help they offered and would not put pressure on them to do more than they were comfortable with. Please do not pressure your in-laws to pay for more than they offer, they will be your family soon and you don't need to start things off badly.
2007-03-21 17:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Krissi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Traditional North American customs state:
Brides Flower Bouquet (only, not the rest of the flowers)
Tuxedo and any personal attire for himself.
He may elect to pay for his groomsmens attire.
Gift to the Bride
Gifts to the groomsmen
Gift to the Father of the Bride
The Honeymoon (the groom himself is to $$ for this, not the whole family)
Rehearsal dinner.
Modern weddings are pretty much anything goes now.
You'd have to have both families sit down and have a meeting (dinner or lunch) to divvy up responsibilities.
2007-03-20 20:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by Gwynny 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My Son just got Married in Sept. we did the Dinner rehearsal .The Brides family is responsible for the rest.The Honeymoon is up to the Bride and groom to pay for.Inless it is a gift from someone.
2007-03-20 20:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by Dew 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your family wants to pay for more than the honeymoon and rehearsal dinner and the brides family isnt offended and accepts the offer you can hash out what your family could be responsible for.
2007-03-20 20:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by GAjen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rehearsal dinner and the groom and groomsmen's boutonnieres. That's pretty much it, unless they want to pay for more. They shouldn't really be paying for the honeymoon, that's the couple's responsibility.
2007-03-21 11:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are not RESPONSIBLE for anything, only the Bride and Groom are... That said, the following is what they traditionally paid for:
The Groom and His Family:
Bride's wedding ring
Wedding gift for the bride
Gifts for best man, groomsman and ushers
Bachelor party (if not given by best man)
Groom's physical exam and blood test (if required)
Groom's wedding attire
Marriage license
Rehearsal dinner
Fee for wedding officiant
Honeymoon
Alcoholic Beverages at reception (if applicable)
2007-03-20 20:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son just got married in 2000 and my husband and i paid for the rehearsal dinner, donation to the church or pastor and the guys boutonnieres. we also split the cost of the reception including alcohol. our daughter in laws family paid for her dress, the flowers, her bouquet and split with us the above mentioned. it worked out well and seemed very fair for everyone
2007-03-24 20:11:38 · answer #7 · answered by tnlstn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it was just the rehearsal dinner. I'd die before I let someone else pay for my honeymoon. That's really the couple's responsibility.
Musn't be greedy.
2007-03-20 20:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I somehow had my aunt and uncle pay the bar tab. Best man handled the gift for the pastor. My parents gave us $100
2007-03-24 02:20:15 · answer #9 · answered by Wedge_Antilles_72 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THe wedding expenses nowadays aren't she pays this and he pays that. Its a wedding, thats uniting you both, it should be planned together and paid for together, if your famillies would like to help out, obviously accept! The average cost of a wedding is 25,000, I should know, I'm planning mine now.
2007-03-20 21:17:21 · answer #10 · answered by pestross 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋