Wedding Budgeting
Many couples today are sharing weddings costs with both sets of parents or even paying for the event themselves. The following is a traditional scope of who pays for what that you can use as a guideline. The important thing is—to talk it through with those involved so you can determine your budget early on.
Tips
- Determine your budget asap
- Determine your must-have’s? Prioritize from highest to lowest what the most important... needs, wants, and "would be nice"
- Wedding Consultant/Coordinator
- Wedding dress and accessories
- Bridesmaid gifts
- Flowers: bridesmaids, flower girl basket and pillow for ring bearer
- The groom’s ring and gift
- Engagement party and/or notices
- Save the Dates, Invitations, Thank You Cards and associated stationery
- Wedding reception
- Decorations, flowers for reception
- Wedding cake
- Photography, Videography
- Transportation of the wedding party
- Possibly, hotel accommodations for out of town attendants
- Miscellaneous costs for reception or ceremony
- Music
The Bride and Parents of the Bride
- Engagement and wedding ring
- Bride’s bouquet
- Groomsmen gifts
- Wedding attire and accessories
- Marriage license
- Clergy, Officiate
- Corsages for parents and grandparents
- Boutonnieres for groomsmen and fathers
- Rehearsal dinner
- Honeymoon (possibly shared by both bride and groom)
- Possibly, hotel accommodations for out of town attendants
The Groom and the Groom’s Family
- Dresses and accessories
- Travel expenses
- Bride’s shower
Bridesmaids
- Rental of tuxedos and accessories
- Travel expenses
- Bachelor party
Groomsmen
Source: http://www.magnetstreet.com/wedding-who-pays-for-what
