Who pays for what?
The single most likely cause of stress in wedding preparations is often money. Most weddings run over budget. Decide on how much you can afford and stick to it!
TIP - make the most of your savings by using a high rate interest account. Most of your money will not be needed until quite near the wedding so make it work for you.
TIP – Your wedding day is just the beginning, and is only for one day. Don’t end up in debt at the start of married life.
Traditional Approach
Involves the Bride, the Brides Family, the Bridegroom and the Bridegrooms Family
Modern Weddings
Sharing the cost equally
The Bride
- The Bridegroom’s Wedding Ring
- Wedding gift for the Groom
- The Hen Party
- Hair and beauty Treatment
The Brides Family
- Newspaper announcements
- Bridal Gown
- Attendants outfits
- Flowers at the church and reception
- Photography
- Transport, Reception
- Stationery
- The Wedding Cake
The Bridegroom
- The Engagement ring.
- The Bride’s Wedding Ring
- Bride’s Wedding Gift
- Banns, Wedding License
- The Stag Party
- All costs related to the church bouquets for the bride and her attendants
- Button holes for all male members of the wedding party
- Sprays/Corsages for both mothers
- Morning Suits for Ushers and Best Man
- Clergy and Vergers Fee
- Thank you presents for the best man and bridal attendants.
- Going away Transport
- Going away Corsage
- The Honeymoon
The Bridegrooms Family
- The Bridegrooms outfit
- Church and Registry fees.
- Gifts for the Bridesmaids
- Brides’ the Attendants flowers.
- Transfer of wedding gifts to couples new home
- Transport for the Groom before the Wedding
Modern Weddings
This said, Modern weddings regularly break from tradition and costs are often shared between both families. Many couples also contribute to the cost of the big day. However your wedding is to be paid for, always treat this sensitive issue with the respect it is due.