BRIDE
Wedding ring for the groom
Wedding gift for the groom
Gifts for her attendants
Gifts for her parents
Bridesmaid's luncheon
Going-away outfit

BRIDE'S FAMILY
Wedding Invitations, Thank-You's, etc.
Photographer
Videographer
Flowers
Decorations
Music
Transportation for bridal party
Reception
Bride's cake
Bride's gown and headpiece
Personal wedding attire

With all the changes in society during the last decade, traditional wedding etiquette has been affected as well. In the past, the bride and her family have assumed the majority of the wedding expenses. While many still like to try to stay within the basic perimeters that old-fashioned protocol has set, there are often circumstances that do not allow us to do that. Finances, second-marriages, the woman's new independent role are all factors in determining who foots the bills. Many couples are choosing to divide the cost between themselves and both sets of parents.

Below is a traditional expense list, however if you are opting for the idea of spreading the financial responsibilities out, feel free to share this list with your fiance, his parents and your parents so that together you can determine exactly "who is paying for what."

GROOM
Marriage License
Wedding ring for bride
Wedding gift for bride
Gifts for his attendants
Gifts for his parents
Bride's bouquet
Boutonniers for men
Corsages for mothers
Officiant's fee or honorarium
Transportation for his attendants
Honeymoon

GROOM'S FAMILY
Rehearsal dinner
Gifts for bride and groom
Personal wedding attire
Accomodations for groom's family
Personal transportation