The Traditional Breakdown of Wedding Expenses


Bride:

Wedding ring for the groom

Wedding gift for the groom

Gifts for the bridal attendants

Medical examination and blood test

Personal stationery

Accommodations for out-of-town attendants


Groom:

The bride's engagement and wedding rings

Wedding gift for the bride

Gifts for the best man and ushers

Groom's wedding attire

Bride's bouquet and going away corsage

Boutonnieres for attendants and fathers

Medical examination and blood test

Marriage license

Clergymen's fee

Honeymoon expenses


Bride and Groom Jointly:

Gifts of thanks for parents or others who helped with the wedding

Expenses of items desired which have exceeded original budget allocations

Bride's Family:

Engagement party

Ceremony cost: location, music, rentals, and all related expenses

Entire cost of reception: food, beverage, entertainment, rental items, decorations, wedding cake

Bride's wedding attire and accessories

A wedding gift for the couple

Wedding invitations, announcements and postage costs

Bridesmaids' bouquets

Bridesmaids' luncheon

Photography

Videography

Personal wedding attire

Floral decorations

Special items such as ring bearers pillow, toasting goblets, etc


Groom's Family:

Rehearsal dinner party

Personal wedding attire

Travel and accommodations for groom's family

Wedding gift for the bride and groom

Any general expense they wish to contribute

Attendants:

Wedding attire for themselves

Any travel expenses

Wedding gift for bride and groom

Showers or Bachelor parties