Who Pays?


© Jessica Cuba

There are traditional and modern breakdowns that can tell you who should pay for what. If the couple is not paying themselves, it is often helpful to find one list and stick to it. Of course, if your family and future in-laws are open, honest, best friends, forgiving, and not at all stressed by the upcoming nuptuals, you can ask for money as you go.

Online Guides:

Who Pays?
This one seems to blend the old and new.

Cost Of Wedding Planning
A more traditional approach.

Wedding Expenses
This includes an optional list.

Who Usually Pays
This breakdown involves the bride, groom and both families.

Who Pays for All Of This
This one has the bride paying for her attendants' lodging, but the guys paying for themselves — odd. It also has the groom's family paying for the alcohol — many people have asked about that.

Bridal Gallery — Who pays?
Not an exhaustive list, but it does include the attendants costs.

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2.   Dec 10, 1997 10:54 AM
It's amazing the things that are really no big deal if you don't let them get to you! I drink almost not at all--and my in-laws paid for the alcohol. After reading your comments--I realize that I ha ...

-- posted by Weddings


1.   Dec 9, 1997 2:24 PM
I never would have guessed there were 6 (six) "who pays" sites. David's wedding is over, and the other two sons aren't close to having a wedding, so maybe next time we'll know what we're doing. Yah, ...

-- posted by Dan_Ellsworth





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