How Wedding Costs Are Traditionally Split Up
Weddings are expensive! A wedding is a big expense, which is why these customs were devised to determine how the cost is divided. Of course, like all wedding traditions, there is always room for flexibility based on your personal circumstances and preferences. But for those who would like a guideline, this is the traditional division of wedding expenses.
Long-standing tradition dictates that the bride’s family covers the majority of the wedding costs. The bridal gown, reception site, centerpieces, entertainment, and meals are part of this list. One exception is that the bouquet and wedding jewelry are usually purchased by the groom. Traditionally, the bride did not really pay for much of anything, other than the bridesmaid wedding jewelry gifts and the wedding ring for her groom.
Couples should feel free to revise the division of expenses in a manner that makes sense for them. While many of the old ways are still practical, they do not always work for today’s families. When the bride and groom are older and established in their careers, it is natural that they would help to pick up the tab for at least some of the wedding expenses. It is common nowadays for the parents of the groom to pay for the band or the bar tab to ease the burden on the bride’s parents.
While the groom has a few traditional things to pay for, they are a small fraction of the total wedding price tag. One thing the groom should always cover is the cost of his wedding day clothing. The bridal bouquet and a wedding gift fall into the groom’s realm. Certainly the groom will also want to pick up something nice for his groomsmen and ushers. The one big ticket item that the groom usually pays for is the honeymoon. Realistically, the bride and groom often pay for the honeymoon as a couple.
In the old customs, the parents of the groom get off fairly easy when it comes to wedding expenses. Their job was easy: show up on time and sober. Traditionally, the groom’s family was only on the hook for the wedding eve dinner. As the hosts of the rehearsal dinner, they also get to decide how lavish or low-key they prefer the party to be. By all means, the family of the groom can step up to help up with the wedding expenses. The groom’s mom might also wish to contribute her time to the wedding. Perhaps she can make the favors or take the bride shopping for wedding jewelry gifts for her attendants.
Then there are the bridesmaids and groomsmen. It is up to the wedding party to cover the cost of their outfits, airfare, and lodging. The bride’s family pays for the bouquets, and a thoughtful bride will often give bridesmaid jewelry as wedding gifts to her attendants. Whenever possible, the bride and groom should help to ease the financial burden on their friends by arranging for them to stay with a local friend or by picking up the tab for at least part of their attire if they can afford it. Allow your own personal situation to guide how you split up the wedding costs.
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