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Wedding ExpensesThere are no absolute guidelines regarding who pays for what. The following list states the traditional expense breakdown. However, this is something that needs to be decided upon by both the bride's and the groom's families.Bride and her family  Wedding dress, headpiece/veil, and accessories Announcements/invitations, thank you cards, and postage Cost of reception: hall rental, food, flowers, decorations, entertainment, etc. Groom's wedding band Physical exam Gifts for groom and bride's attendants Photography Wedding video Attendants' bouquets Wedding consultant's fee Guest book Mother's dressPossibly Bridesmaids' dresses Accommodations for bride's out-of-town guestsGroom and his family Wedding breakfast/brunch/dinner Groom's tuxedo Bride's ring Honeymoon Marriage license Boutonnieres for attendants Gifts for bride and groom's attendants Bride's bouquet Corsages for mothers and grandmothers Physical exam Mother's dress Tuxedos for fathersPossibly Tuxedos for attendants Accommodations for the groom's out-of-town guestsNote: If you plan to have additional receptions/open houses, the host party is responsible for the costs. For example, if the bride is from Texas and the groom is from Illinois, you may be planning two receptions. If this is the case the bride's family is only responsible for the one in Texas. The groom's family is the host for the reception in Illinois, and therefore is responsible for the cost. |