| Below are some of the more traditional guidelines that you can adopt or modify to suit your particular needs. The itemization also provides a check list of matters that may require attention in your wedding preparations. Historically, the bride and/or her family have assumed the majority of the wedding related expense. The more modern approach allows for division of costs between the couple and/or both sets of parents. Note: Usually, the attendants will pay for their attire. If not, the bride will assume the expense of her attendants and the groom for his.
BRIDE/BRIDE’S FAMILY
- Engagement Party: Bride OR groom's family plans and hosts.
- Wedding dress, headpiece and accessories.
- Lingerie.
- Invitations, personal notes and mailing expense.
- Wedding programs.
- Napkins/Matches/Printed items.
- Guest book.
- Groom’s wedding ring.
- Groom’s gift.
- Father of bride formal wear.
- Bridesmaid gifts.
- Bridesmaids' bouquets.
- Bridal brunch.
- Grandmother corsages.
- Church fee.
- Ceremony/Reception flowers.
- Ceremony rentals. (arches, candelabras, chairs, etc.)
- Wedding breakfast.
- Reception hall & rentals.
- Reception favors, cameras.
- Catering.
- Music - Ceremony & Reception.
- Photographic and videographic expense.
- Transportation for the wedding party.
- Wedding consultant’s fee.
- Accommodations for out-of-town bride’s attendants and guests.
GROOM/GROOM’S FAMILY
- Engagement Party: Bride OR groom's family plans and hosts.
- Bride’s rings.
- Groom’s wedding attire.
- Flowers for the bride’s bouquet, corsages for the mothers and grandmothers.
- Groom's boutonniere.
- Groomsmen & Usher's boutonnieres.
- Father of groom formal wear.
- Gloves/Ties/Ascots for attendants.
- Gifts for the bride, best man, groomsmen and ushers.
- Rehearsal dinner.
- Marriage license.
- Clergyman/Officiant Fee
- Limousine for bride & groom.
- Groom's cake.
- Alcohol at reception.
- Honeymoon.
- Accommodations for out-of-town groomsmen, ushers and guests.
ATTENDANTS/USHERS/BRIDAL PARTY
- Wedding gift for the couple.
- Maid of Honor Gown. (Maid of Honor)
- Bridesmaid's Gowns. (Bridesmaid's)
- Bachelor-(ette) party. (Maid Honor & Bridesmaid's)
- Bachelor party. (Best Man & Groomsmen)
- Best Man Formal Wear. (Best Man)
- Car decorations. (Best Man)
- Groomsmen's Formal Wear. (Groomsmen)
- Usher's Formal Wear. (Ushers)
- Children's Formal Wear (Children's Parents)
- Travel costs.
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