Your very first step should be to plan your budget. To help you get started here is a list of who traditionally pays for what.
Bride and/or Family Expenses
- Hosts first Engagement Party
- Cost of any wedding consultants you hire
- Bridal Gown, veil and accessories
- Gifts for the bridesmaids
- Wedding Stationary - includes: Invitations, Thank You notes, Wedding programs
- Groom's wedding ring
- Pre-wedding Party and Bridesmaids Luncheon
- Bridesmaids & Flower Girls bouquets and corsages
- Photography and/or videographer -
- Wedding guest book and other small accessories
- Total cost of the ceremony - includes: location, flowers, music, any rental items
- Total cost of the reception - includes: Hall, flowers, music, food, beverages, cake, party favors and decorations
- Cost of transportation for the bridal party to the ceremony and reception
- Expense of any medical test the bride needs for the marriage license
Groom and/or Family Expenses
- Bride's wedding ring
- Groom's family may host an engagement party (should follow any engagement party hosted by the bride's family)
- The groom's formal wear and all accessories
- The bride's bouquet and going away corsage
- Boutonnieres for the men in the wedding party
- Corsages for all mothers and grandmothers (Including the Bride's Family)
- Marriage license and officiant's fee
- Rehearsal Dinner
- All Honeymoon expenses
- Gifts for the groom's attendants
- Cost of any medical tests the groom needs for the marriage license
Bridesmaids / Maid of Honor Expenses
- Purchase of bridesmaids' dresses and all accessories
- Wedding gift for couple
- Hotel accommodations and travel expenses if necessary
- Shower and/or luncheon for the bride
Best Man and Ushers Expenses
- Rental of wedding attire
- Transportation to and from location of the wedding
- Gift for the couple
- Bachelor party/dinner for the groom
- Hotel accommodations when necessary
Ring Bearer and Flower Girl Expense
- Children's' parents are responsible for the cost of all wedding attire
- Parents are responsible for any travel expenses (including hotels if necessary)
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Until next time!
Jasmine
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