Traditions about responsibility for wedding costs are changing. The longstanding custom of the bride’s family paying for most of the wedding can certainly be modified to suit the preferences, and resources, of the bridal couple and their families. Here is the traditional division of expenses. (SEE budget worksheet)
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The bride's family | The bride | The groom's family | The groom | Attendants & ushers
Bride’s Family
Entire cost of ceremony, including facility, music, flowers and decorations.
Entire cost of reception, including hall, food, beverages, cake, flowers and music.
