The expenses listed below are divided according to tradition. There may be variations due to local customs or special circumstances.
Bride Expenses (or the Bride's Family Expenses)
- Wedding invitations (including Response Cards, Reception Cards etc.), all stationery and announcements.
- Wedding consultant.
- Wedding cake.
- Wedding gown, accessories and trousseau.
- Engagement and wedding photographs.
- Ceremony expenses (excluding officiant's fee).
- Reception expenses.
- Flowers for ceremony, reception and brides attendants.
- Transportation of wedding party to ceremony and reception site.
- Lodging for out-of-town bridal attendants.
- Groom's ring.
- Gifts for bride's attendants and groom.
- Bridal luncheon (optional).
Groom Expenses (or the Groom's Family Expenses)
- Bride's engagement and wedding rings.
- Personal wedding attire and traveling expenses.
- Marriage license.
- Officiant's fee.
- Engagement and wedding photographs.
- Transportation of groomsmen and groom to ceremony; bride and groom to ceremony.
- Rehearsal dinner expenses.
- Bride's bouquet and going away corsage; corsages for both mothers.
- Boutonnieres for groomsmen.
- Gifts for groomsmen and bride.
- All honeymoon expenses.
- Lodging arrangements for out-of-town groomsmen.
- Bachelor's dinner (optional).
Wedding Attendant's Expenses
- Wedding attire.
- Traveling expenses.
- Wedding gift.
Bride and Groom Expenses
- Gifts for attendants.
- Thank you gifts for parents and others who helped with the wedding.
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