Who Pays For What?

The BRIDE is responsible for the groom's wedding ring, gifts for the female attendants, a bridesmaids' luncheon, a gift for the groom, and the lodging for her out-of-town attendants.

The GROOM is responsible for the bride's engagement and wedding rings, the marriage license (and all other legal documents required by the state), the bride's bouquet, all of the boutonnieres, the corsages for the mothers and grandmothers on both sides, the fee for the clergy, the honeymoon, gifts for the male attendants, the lodging for his out-of-town guests and a gift for the bride!

The BRIDESMAIDS are generally responsible for holding a bridal shower.

The GROOMSMEN are generally responsible for holding a bachelor's party.

The GROOM'S PARENTS are responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses, buying gifts for the newlywed's home, the rehearsal dinner and a gift for the couple.

The BRIDE'S PARENTS are responsible for the majority of the other costs associated with the wedding, including the facility rental, invitations, photography, the bride's dress, entertainment, the bridesmaids' bouquets, the reception, decorations and a wedding gift for the couple.