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 FamilyModern Weddings
Sharing the cost equally
The Bridegroom's Wedding Ring
Wedding gift for the Groom
The Hen Party
Hair and beauty Treatment
Newspaper announcements
Bridal Gown
Attendants outfits
Flowers at the church and reception
Photography
Transport, Reception
Stationery
The Wedding Cake
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 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
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.
