June 27, 2011

The price of love

A little confused over who should be paying for what when it comes to tying the knot? Here’s a handy guide according to both modern and traditional standards.


MODERN:


The Bride and Groom
Bide and Groom's wedding ring
Gifts for the bridal attendants
Gifts for the best man and groomsmen
Suit hire for the groom
Bride's and bridesmaid's bouquets, the corsages and boutonnieres
Celebrant and ceremony fees
Wedding invitations
Photographer
Wedding cake
Gifts of appreciation
Wedding cars
Bonbonniere, wedding favours
Bridal gown and accessories
The honeymoon


The Bride's Family
Newspaper announcement
The reception venue and food
Ceremony and reception flowers

The Groom's Family
Wedding gift for the bride and groom.
The reception beverages
Any general expenses they may wish to contribute


The Wedding Party
Bride’s maids dresses, shoes, etc
Groomsmen’s suits, shoes, etc
Hens night given by maid of honour or bridesmaids
Bucks night given by best man or groomsmen


TRADITIONAL:


The Bride
Groom's wedding ring
Gifts for the groom and bridal party
Bonbonniere, wedding favours


The Groom
The bride's wedding ring.
A wedding gift for the bride
Gifts for the best man and groomsmen
Suit hire for himself
Bride's and bridesmaid's bouquets, the corsages and boutonnieres
Celebrant and ceremony fees
The honeymoon


The Bride's Family
Newspaper announcement
The reception
Bridal gown and accessories
A wedding gift for the bride and groom
Wedding invitations
Ceremony and reception flowers
Photographer
Wedding cake


The Groom's Family
Wedding gift for the bride and groom
Any general expenses they may wish to contribute


The Wedding Party
Bridemaid’s dresses
Hens night given by maid of honour or bridesmaids
Bucks night given by best man or groomsmen

The bride and groom
Gifts of appreciation for those who helped with your wedding

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