Who pays for what?
There is no set of rules or discernable pattern to who
pays for a wedding package. Sometimes the bride and groom themselves foot
the bill, other times both sets of parents pay while in some instances cost
fall along more traditional lines.
Below is a list of some aspects of a destination
wedding and who might be traditionally thought of to pick up the tab:
Wedding Package – Bride’s Family
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN MOST PACKAGES:
Wedding Rings:
Brides’ – Groom
Grooms’ – Bride
Gifts for Bride and Groomsmen – Groom
Gifts for Groom and Bridesmaids – Bride
Wedding Flowers:
Groom takes care of Mother’s corsages and Groomsmen and Usher boutonnieres
Bride’s family take care of Bridesmaids
bouquets and reception flowers
Invitations/Announcements/Wedding
Programs/Printed Items – Bride’s Family
Marriage License – Groom
Officiant Fee/Gratuity – Groom
Reception – Bride’s Family
Wedding Cake – Bride’s Family
Groom’s Cake – Groom’s Family
Rehearsal/Pre-Wedding Dinner – Groom’s
Family
Formal Wear for Groomsmen and Ushers –
Themselves
Gowns for Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids
– Themselves
Limousine – Groom
Honeymoon Arrangements – Groom
Travel Expenses to Wedding – Person
Traveling