GUYS EXPENSES:
1. Ring for bride:
· Choose a ring for your bride. Include a picture or sketch, place of purchase and cost.
2. Wedding Breakfast/Lunch:
· Decide on either a breakfast or lunch. Find a place to hold for 20 people. State the place and cost.
3. Tuxedo:
· Find the cost of tuxedo rentals for yourself, groomsman, and fathers. State the number of tuxedos needed, the place of purchase and cost. Include a picture or sketch.
4. Wedding gift for bride:
· Choose a wedding gift for your bride. Include a picture or sketch. Include the cost and place of purchase.
5. Flowers:
· Find the cost of an average bride’s bouquet and corsages for at least 6 people. (Groom, Mothers, Bridesmaids, Groomsman, etc)
6. Lodging for Night of Wedding:
· Choose a place to stay the night of your wedding. Include the name of the place and the cost per night.
7. Honeymoon Transportation:
· Choose a place for the honeymoon and state the cost of transportation. (Flying, driving, etc)
8. Honeymoon Lodging for 5 days:
· Choose a place for the honeymoon and state the cost and type of lodging for at least 5 days.
9. Honeymoon Food:
· Choose a place for the honeymoon and state the cost for at least 4 dinners, and 5 lunches. (Breakfast will be provided)
10. Honeymoon Attractions:
· Choose a place for the honeymoon and state the cost of attractions (theme parks, activities, fees, etc)

Who Pays for What?
Working out a budget for your wedding is one of the first things that should be done, once the date is set. Will the ceremony be formal, semiformal or informal? A formal wedding, of course, will be the most expensive and the informal, the least. Nothing is set in concrete. Who pays for what? Unlike a decade ago, the lines are no longer rigidly drawn. The burden of paying for the wedding has shifted in recent years from the shoulders of the father of the bride, to include the groom's family. Also, with many couples marrying later and having money of their own, they are sharing in the expenses.
There are no longer any hard and fast rules as to "Who Pays for What", but a general guideline follows as to the traditional breakdown.


Traditional Breakdown of Expenses

Wedding Gown, Headpiece & Accessories
The Bride's Family


Wedding Ring for Bride
The Groom
Wedding Ring for Groom
The Bride


Wedding Gift for Groom
The Bride
Wedding Gift for Bride
The Groom
Bridesmaid Gifts
The Bride
Groomsmen/Usher Gifts
The Groom


Bride's Bouquet
The Groom
Bridesmaid Bouquets
The Bride's Family
Mother's Corsages
The Groom
Grandmother Corsages
The Bride's Family
Groom's Boutonniere
The Groom
Groomsmen Boutonnieres
The Groom
Usher's Boutonnieres
The Groom
Ceremony/Reception Flowers
The Bride's Family


Altar Baskets/Arches
The Bride's Family
Canopy/Carpet
The Bride's Family
Kneeling Bench/Candleabrahs
The Bride's Family
Rented Items for Wedding
The Bride's Family
Rented Items for Reception
The Bride's Family


Invitations/Announcements
The Bride's Family
Wedding Programs
The Bride's Family
Napkins/Matches/Printed Items
The Bride's Family


Marriage License
The Groom
Medical Visit for Bride
The Bride
Medical Visit for Groom
The Groom


Church Fee
The Bride's Family
Clergyman/Officiant Fee
The Groom
Musician/Soloist
The Bride's Family
Church Janitor
The Bride's Family
Reception Hall Fee
The Bride's Family
Catered Reception/Professional Services
The Bride's Family


Wedding Photography
The Bride's Family
Video Photography
The Bride's Family
Orchestra/Band/DJ
The Bride's Family


Wedding Cake
The Bride's Family
Wedding Favors
The Bride's Family
Groom's Cake
The Groom's Family
Rice Bags
The Bride's Family


Rehearsal Dinner
The Grooms Family
Bridesmaid Luncheon
The Bride
Bachelor Party
Best Man/Groom's Attendants
Wedding Breakfast
The Bride's Family
Bridal Brunch
The Bride's Family


Bridesmaid's Gowns
Bridesmaid's
Maid of Honor Gown
Maid of Honor
Matron of Honor Gown
Matron of Honor
Best Man Formal Wear
Best Man
Usher's Formal Wear
Ushers
Groomsmen's Formal Wear
Groomsmen
Gloves/Ties/Ascots for Attendants
The Groom


Father of Bride Formal Wear
Bride's Family
Father of Groom Formal Wear
Groom's Family
Children's Formal Wear
The Children's Parents


Limousine Service
The Groom
Honeymoon Arrangements
The Groom
Travel Expenses to the Wedding
The Out-of-town Attendant or Family Member
Accommodations for out-of town Guests
The Bride
Gifts for the Couple
Guest, Attendants and Family