Who Pays for What?

It can often be difficult to know the correct etiquette relating to who should pay for what when it comes to your big day. While modern weddings frequently bend the rules, here's the official lowdown on traditional etiquette!

Bride:

* Wedding ring for the Groom
* Gifts for the Attendants
* Accommodation for out-of-town Attendants
* Wedding gift for the Groom
* Personal Lingerie
* Bridesmaids luncheon

The Groom:

* The Bride's rings including the Engagement ring
* The honeymoon
* Wedding gift for the bride
* The marriage license
* The Groomsmen gifts
* Accommodation for out-of-town groom's men
* Brides bouquet
* Corsages for mothers
* Boutonnieres for men in wedding party
* The gloves, ties and accessories for the men in the wedding party
* Fee for clergyperson or judge

The Groom's Family:

* Clothing for the Wedding
* Travel and lodging expenses
* Rehearsal dinner
* Wedding gift for the newlyweds
* Getting gifts to the newlyweds home

The Bride's Family:

* The Engagement Party and announcement
* All facets of the reception.
* Bride's attire
* Invitations, announcements, thank you notes
* Decorating costs
* Photographer/Videographer
* Ceremony costs
* Bridesmaids, flower girl, ring bearer flowers and accessories
* Transportation for bridal party on Wedding day from ceremony to reception.
* All gratuities for all services: parking, security
* Their own attire
* Their own travel arrangements to island

The Attendants:

* Their Wedding clothes
* Travel expenses
* Wedding gift for newlyweds

Maid of Honour

* Wedding shower
* Hen Night

Best Man

* Stag Night