Who Pays For What - Wedding Advice

Obviously, the budget can be set up however you and your significant other feel is appropriate. This list shows the traditional budgeting for couples and their families. Bride Groom’s wedding ring Wedding gift for groom Gifts for maid/matron of honor & bridesmaids Gift for parents (optional) Gowns for maid/matron of honor & bridesmaids (optional) Accommodations for out-of-town attendants (optional) Luncheon for bridal party Informal stationery Groom Bride’s engagement & wedding rings Bride’s bouquet & going-away corsage Boutonnieres for men in wedding party Mothers’ corsages Wedding gift for bride Gifts for best man, groomsman & ushers Gift for parents (optional) Formal wear for best man & groomsmen (optional) Accommodations for out-of-town attendants (optional) Marriage license Honeymoon Fee for officiant Goodies Cookies & Specialty Cakes http://www.goodiescookiesinc.com/ Bride’s Family Engagement party Bride’s wedding attire & trousseau Bride’s parents’ wedding attire Wedding gift for newlyweds Invitations, announcements, thank you notes, postage Engagement & wedding photographs Wedding ceremony site fee & decorations Wedding ceremony programs Wedding reception Flowers for ceremony & reception Bridal party bouquets & flowers for flower girl Transportation for wedding party to ceremony & reception Videographer Musicians/vocalists Security & insurance for gifts Welcome party for out-of-town guests (optional) Groom’s Family Engagement party (optional; following party by bride’s parents) Groom’s wedding attire Groom’s parents’ wedding attire Wedding gift for newlyweds Groom’s informal stationery & thank you notes Rehearsal dinner Shipment of wedding gifts to couple’s new home Welcome party for out-of-town guests (optional) Wedding Party Bridal shower for bride Bachelor(ette) party Accommodations for self Wedding attire & shoes

Know your overall budget BEFORE you start planning your wedding. This is one of the first issues you and your fiancé should discuss. Set your priorities based on what is most important to both of you and spend accordingly. For example, if the meal is the most important element of your wedding, you’ll want to allocate a greater portion of your budget to it.

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