The cost of most morden weddings is shared between the Bride's family, Groom's family and the coupple them selves. Traditionally each party is responsible for financing a certain aspect of the event as detailed below.

• Groom and His Family
  • Pays for Bride’s engagement and wedding rings
  • Pay for Groom’s wedding attire
  • Pays for Rehearsal dinner
  • Pay for Marriage license
  • Pay for Accommodations for out-of-town ushers
  • Pays for Alcohol at reception
  • Wedding gifts for the bride, best man and ushers
  • Pays for Flowers for the bride’s bouquet, corsages for the mothers and grandmothers
  • Boutonnieres for ushers, ring bearers and fathers
  • Pays for Officiant's fee
  • Pay for Honeymoon and transportation to the honeymoon
• Bride and Bride's Family
  • Wedding consultant’s fee
  • Pay for Invitations, personal notes and mailing expense
  • Transportation for the wedding party
  • Pays for Wedding dress, headpiece and accessories
  • Pay for Lingerie
  • Pays for Attendants’ bouquets
  • Groom’s gift
  • Guest book
  • Pays for Cost of the reception
  • Pay for Cost of the ceremony
  • Photography and videography expense
  • Pays for Groom’s wedding ring
  • Pay for Favors
  • Accommodations for out-of-town bride’s attendants
• Bridesmaids
  • Wedding attire - Bridesmaid dress, shoes & accessories
  • Pay for Travel costs
  • Pays for Shower and wedding gift for the couple
  • Shower given by bridesmaids and/or maid of honor
• Groomsmen
  • Wedding attire rental
  • Pay for Wedding gift for the couple
  • Travel costs
  • Pays for Bachelor party given by best man and/or ushers