Everything You Need to Know Before Purchasing Wedding Invitations

Who Pays? (continued)

You can also refer to traditional guidelines on how to break down costs:

Bride and Her Family

• Coordinator
• Stationery (invitations, announcements, etc.)
• Bride's gown and accessories
• Bride's parents' formalwear
• Floral arrangements for ceremony, reception, bouquets for bride, bridesmaids and flower girls
• All fees for reception
• Transportation for the bridal party to and from the ceremony
• Engagement photos, wedding photos and video
• Gifts to bride's attendants
• Bride's gift to the groom
• Groom's wedding ring
• Bridesmaids' luncheon

Groom and His Family

• Engagement party
• Rehearsal dinner
• Boutonnieres for the groom's attendants
• Groom's formalwear
• Groom's parents' formalwear
• Corsages for immediate family of both parties, best man, and ushers
• Bride's engagement and wedding rings
• Marriage license
• Officiant's fee
• Honeymoon expenses
• Groom's gift to the bride