Wedding Costs

Who Pays for What at Your Wedding...

Who pays for what wedding expenses is a matter of tradition, however, you have to keep in mind that every wedding is different - and deciding who pays for what can be dependant on each specific wedding.

By tradition, we have created a list of ‘who pay’s for what’.

Please remember that this is not set in stone, and this list was compiled based on wedding customs and traditions only.

Wedding Gifts:

• Gifts for the Groom - The Bride
• Gifts for the Bride - The Groom
• Gifts for the Groom’s Attendants - The Groom
• Gifts for the Bride’s Attendants - The Bride

Invitations and Announcements:

• Invitations - The Bride’s Family
• Announcements - The Bride’s Family
• Wedding Stationary - The Bride’s Family
• Postage - The Bride’s Family

Wedding & Engagement Rings:

• Bride’s Engagement Ring: The Groom
• Bride’s Wedding Ring: The Groom
• Groom’s Wedding Ring: The Bride

Flowers and Decorations:

• Bride’s Bouquet: The Groom
• Flowers & Décor for the Ceremony and Reception: The Bride’s Family
• Flowers for the Bridesmaids: The Bride’s Family
• Boutonnières for the Groom, Fathers and Grandfathers: The Groom
• Boutonnieres for the Groomsman: The Groom
• Corsage for the Mothers and the Grandmothers: The Groom

Attire and Accessories:

• Bride's Gown & Accessories: The Bride’s Family
• Grooms Tuxedo & Accessories: The Groom
• Attire for the Bride's Attendants: The Bride’s Attendants
• Attire for the Groom's Attendants: The Groom’s Attendants

Ceremony and Reception:

• Limousine/Transportation Rentals : The Bride’s Family
• Entertainment for the Ceremony and Reception: The Bride’s Family
• Food & Beverages: The Bride’s Family
• Officiants Fee : The Groom
• Ceremony Location Fee: The Bride’s Family
• Marriage License Fee: The Groom
• Photographer/Videographer: The Bride’s Family
• Any Other Ceremony/Reception Costs: The Bride’s Family

Other Expenses:

• Engagement Photos: The Bride’s Family
• Engagement Party: The Bride’s Family
• Wedding Cake: The Bride’s Family
• Rehearsal Dinner: The Groom’s Family
• Honeymoon: The Groom

Guests are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

Who Pays for What at Your Wedding is published courtesy of the Anna Maria Island Wedding Directory.