Who pays for what?

Who pays for what at a traditional white wedding? 

We know that today a lot of the tradition of who pays for what at a wedding has disappeared, with couples choosing to put both their budgets together and split the cost down the middle. But if you are going to go the traditional route, here is a quick guide as to who traditionally pays for what at a white wedding.

The Bride

The bride (or bride’s parents) covers the bulk of the wedding expenditure traditionally, here is a breakdown of what to expect. The below is a comprehensive list, by no means do you need to include all of these in your wedding day!

·      Venue

·      All catering

·      Photographer

·      Videographer

·      Bride’s dress

·      Wedding planner

·      Bridesmaids dresses (optional)

·      Bridesmaids bouquets

·      Bridesmaids gift

·      Flowers and décor at reception venue

·      Hair and make up (bridesmaid’s optional)

·      Groom’s wedding ring

·      Groom’s wedding gift

The Groom

Don’t be fooled, the groom still covers a lot of the wedding expenditure too, remember he is paying for the honeymoon!

·      DJ/Band

·      All elements of the ceremony (flowers, chair hiring, décor)

·      Minister/marriage officer’s fees

·      All beverages

·      Bride’s bouquet

·      Groomsmen boutonnieres

·      Groomsmen gift

·      Groomsmen suit hire/purchase (optional)

·      Honeymoon

·      Rehearsal dinner

·      Bride’s wedding ring

·      Bride’s wedding gift

·      Corsages and boutonnieres for both sets of parents