WHO TRADITIONALLY PAYS?

One thing that always confuses me, is who traditionally pays? There are many ways to handle the costs of a wedding. The family might offer a flat amount, which the bride and groom can use how they like. The bride and groom may be paying for the whole thing themselves. The family may offer to pay for a specific part of the wedding. However, the traditional breakdown goes something like this...

Bride's Family

Invitations and announcements (including postage)

Wedding dress and accessories

Bouquets for the bridesmaids and flower girl

Groom's boutonniere

Bridesmaids party or luncheon

Flowers for the ceremony and reception

Rental costs for the ceremony and reception

Photography and videography

Musicians for the wedding and reception

Food, beverages, catering for the reception

Wedding cake

Gifts for the bridesmaids

Accommodations for the bridesmaids

Groom's wedding gift

Groom's wedding ring

Transportation for the wedding party on the wedding day

Groom's Family

Marriage license

Officiant's fee

Rehearsal dinner

Bride's bouquet

Decorations on the "just married" car

Corsages for mothers and boutonnieres for groomsmen

Gifts for groomsmen

Accommodations for groomsmen

Bride's wedding gift

Bride's engagement and wedding rings

Honeymoon

Groom's wedding attire