Although you will find different variations of this list in almost every book or magazine you pick up, I have found that this is the most common and traditional division of wedding expenses.
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Bride
- Wedding ring for the groom.
- Wedding gift for the groom.
- Gifts for the bridal attendants.
- Personal stationery.
- Medical examination and blood test.
- 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 appreciation 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 mailing costs.
- Bridesmaids' bouquets.
- Bridesmaids' luncheon.
- Photography.
- 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.
