02.21.08
Wedding Cost Breakdown
Anyone who has experienced one first-hand knows that weddings are not cheap (just ask my parents). My wedding took place nearly four months ago in Salt Lake City and was a rather extravagant event. With the exception of our Utah caterer, wedding expenses were split between the two families according to who traditionally pays for what. Which brings up the question, who is supposed to pay for what?
Bride’s Family
- Invitations
- All reception costs (food, venue rental, drinks, etc.)
- Bridesmaids’ bouquets.
- Groom’s wedding band.
- Gifts for the bridesmaids.
- Bride’s dress, jewelry, and other accessories.
- Parking and transportation expenses
- Photographer.
- Music for the ceremony and the reception
Groom’s Family
- Any fees associated with the marriage license.
- Bride’s ring(s).
- Ties, gifts, and boutonnieres for the grooms’ men.
- Bouquet for the bride and corsages for the mothers.
- Fee for the clergyman.
- Rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding.
- The honeymoon.
*kiss* said,
February 21, 2008 at 4:52 pm
That break-down is very interesting. I never knew who was supposed to pay for what. I guess I have never really thought about all the expenses of having a wedding, but this is nuts! I am surprised more people don’t go bankrupt!