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Traditionally when planning a wedding, who pays for what?

When planning a wedding, one soon realises that no matter how you look at it, it could cost you a tidy sum. We have been collecting data from our brides over the past ten years and it never ceases to amaze us how much can be spent on a wedding. Some couples choose to have casual intimate affairs and have spent as little as $1,000.00, whilst others opt for something a little more grand and opulent and have spent as much as $80,000.00. However, no matter what your budget, we all would like to know who pays for what.

We have put together a list, by category, of the key items involved in organising a wedding. Alongside we indicate ‘traditionally’ who has been responsible for these items, bearing in mind that not everyone sticks to tradition.

Category

Beauty
Bride's Hair .........................................
Bride's Makeup ...................................
Bridesmaid's Hair & Make-up ................

Bridal Party
Bridesmaids' Dresses & Accessories .......
Flower girl's Dresses & Accessories .........
Groomsmen's Suits & Accessories ..........
Pageboy Suit & Accessories ...................

Bride's Attire
Bride's Gown .......................................
Bride's Headpiece & Veil .......................
Brides Shoes & Accessories ...................

Ceremony
Celebrant or Officiant ..........................
Ceremony Decorations ........................
Ceremony Musician .............................
Ceremony Venue ................................

Flowers & Decoration
Bride's Bouquet ..................................
Bridesmaids' Bouquets ........................
Ceremony Flowers ...............................
Flower girl's flowers ..............................
Groom's Boutonniere ...........................
Groomsmen's Boutonniere ...................
Reception flowers & Centrepieces ..........

Gifts
Bridesmaids gifts ................................
Gifts for Parents .................................
Groomsmen's Gifts .............................

Groom's Attire
Groom's shoes and Accessories .............
Grooms Suit ........................................

Honeymoon & Travel
Spending Money .................................
Honeymoon Travel & Accommodation ....
Wedding Night Accommodation .............

Misc
Bomboniere ......................................
Rehearsal Dinner ...............................

Wedding Photography & Videography
Extra Prints & Video Copy ....................
Photographer's Fee ............................
Videographer's Fee ............................

Wedding Reception
Beverages - Alcoholic & Softdrink ..........
Master of Ceremonies .........................
Reception Meals .................................
Reception Music .................................
Reception Venue ................................
Wedding Cake ...................................

Wedding Rings
Bride's Wedding Band ........................
Groom's Wedding Band ......................

Wedding Stationery
Invitations & Reply cards .....................
Thank you notes & Placeholders ...........

Wedding Cars
Transportation ...................................

Wedding Planning
Wedding Consultant ...........................

Traditionally, Who Pays


Bride
Bride
Bride


Attendant
Bride
Attendant
Groom


Bride's family
Bride's family
Bride's family


Groom
Groom
Groom
Groom


Groom
Groom's family
Groom's family
Groom's family
Groom's family
Groom's family
Bride's family


Bride
Bride & Groom
Groom


Groom's family
Groom's family


Bride & Groom
Groom
Groom


Bride & Groom
Groom


Bride & Groom
Bride's family
Bride's family


Bride's family
Bride's family
Bride's family
Bride's family
Bride's family
Bride's family


Groom
Bride


Bride's family
Bride's family


Groom


Bride & Groom


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