The marriage license, officiant's fee, corsages, boutonnieres, the bride's bouquet, groomsmen gifts, liquor, and the reception DJ or band.
My son is getting married in August, and I'm not sure what my husband and I should cover. A: Traditionally, the parents of the groom take care of a few of the expenses including: the marriage license, officiant's fee, corsages, boutonnieres, the bride's bouquet, groomsmen gifts, liquor, and the reception DJ or band. And the bride's parents pay for everything else. Then again, today's guidelines of who pays for what are very flexible -- many times, the parents of the bride and groom will split the wedding expenses in half, or sometimes into thirds, depending on whether the couple pitches in. If the groom’s family can afford to pay all of the wedding expenses and the bride’s family is amenable, the wedding police won’t start issuing tickets. But tradition is sacrosanct for many couples, and the issue of who pays for the liquor at wedding receptions has launched some hot debates. Although the groom's parents have a smaller role than that of the mother of the bride and the father of the bride, they are considered co-hosts of the wedding, regardless of whether or not they've contributed financially. Traditionally, the bride’s family pays for: 1  engagement and wedding press announcements. 2  the bride’s and bridesmaids’ dresses. 3  outfits for the mother and father of the bride. 4  flowers for the church and reception (groom pays for bouquets and buttonholes). 5  photography/video. 6  most of the transport.
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