Bridal Etiquette
Who Pays for What?
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So when a question of bridal etiquette arises, your guide should always be to consider the feelings of those affected.
A guideline to help structure your wedding. As every wedding it different some of these points may not apply to your event, in which case only consider those that reflect your plans and discard the rest.
The Bride & Groom
The following are the expenses the Bride and Groom pays for:
- Bridal attire and accessories
- Brides Engagement ring
- Brides Wedding ring
- Bridesmaid Gifts
- Bridesmaid Luncheon
- Bridal attendants gifts
- Wedding Gift for Groom
- Groom's wedding ring
- Marriage Licence
- Fee for clergyman
- Medical Visit for Bride
- Wedding consultant
Bride's Maids & Matron of Honor
The following are the expenses the Bride's Maids pays for:
- Hens party
- Maid of Honor Gown
- Matron of Honor Gown
- Bridesmaid's Gowns
- Gifts for Couple
The Groomsmen & Ushers
The following are the expenses the Groomsmen/ Ushers pays for:
- Bachelor Party
- Best Man Formal Wear
- Groomsmen's Formal Wear
- Rental or purchase of wedding attire
- Bucks party
- Usher's Formal Wear
- Wedding gift for the wedding couple
The Brides Family
The following are the expenses the Bride's Family pays for:
- Bridal Brunch
- Bridesmaid Bouquets
- Catered Reception
- Ceremony/Reception Flowers
- Church Fee
- Father of Bride Formal Wear,
- Bridal bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquet,
- Corsages and boutonnieres for family
- Invitations/Announcements
- Candelabras
- Musical Entertainment
- Musician
- Band/DJ
- Videography
- Photography
- Reception Hall Fee
- Transportation of bridal party from ceremony to reception
- Wedding Favours, Bomboniere
- Wedding Gown/Headpiece/Accessories
- Wedding Programs
The Grooms Family
The following are the expenses the Groom's Family pays:
- Engagement party
- Groom's Cake
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Father of Groom Formal Wear
- Assist the Bride's family with reception cost
- Share the cost of Videography and photography
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