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When planning a wedding, expenses are always a concern. There are questions about which party pays for the many different details. We have compiled a list for your convenience in hopes that it might simplify the process.
The Bride or Family:
- Invitations and Announcements
- Bridal Apparel
- Photographer
- Flowers for the Church, Attendants and Reception
- Music at the Church and Reception
- Sexton, Organist and/or Choir Fees
- All Reception Expenses
- All Rented Equipment for Wedding or Reception
- Transportation for the Bride and Wedding Party
- Groom’s Wedding Ring and Gift
- Gifts for the Bride’s Attendants
- Accommodations for out-of-town Attendants
- Bride’s Stationary
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The Groom or Family:
- Bride’s Engagement and Wedding Rings
- Marriage License
- Clergyman’s Fee
- Bride’s Flowers
- Boutonnieres for
Attendants and Fathers
- Bride’s Gift
- Honeymoon
- Gifts for Best Man and Ushers
- Lodging for out-of-town Ushers
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Optional:
- Bride’s family may purchase bridal bouquet.
- The groom normally provides the corsages for the mothers and
grandmothers. The bride may purchase them for her own mother and grandmother.
- Bachelor dinner is normally given by the groom or his family but may be hosted by the bride’s family or friends.
- Rehearsal dinner is usually given by the groom or his family but may be hosted by the bride’s family.
- Attendants’ normally purchase their own dress, however, the bride may purchase them, if she wishes.
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