
Traditional Responsibilities of the Bride:
- The bride is responsible for personal stationary. Thank you cards, guest book and gift book.
- The bride is also responsible the Grooms ring if it is a double ceremony and gifts for female attendants.
Traditional Responsibilities of the Groom:
- Engagement and Wedding ring.
- Brides Bouquet.
- Marriage License.
- Honeymoon Costs.
- Accommodations for Male attendants.
- Gifts for Male attendants.
- Boutonniere for male attendants.
- Formal Attire.
Traditional Responsibilities of the Bride's Family:
- Traditionally the Brides family carries most of the wedding expenses but it is becoming more common today for all involved parties to share all costs incurred from the wedding.
- Traditionally the Brideís Family is Responsible for:
- Engagement and wedding pictures.
- Wedding Dress.
- Church Rental.
- Invitations.
- Minister Fee.
- Flowers for Church.
- Bridesmaid Bouquet.
- Reception Costs including:
- Decorations.
- Music.
- Flowers.
- Food
Traditional Responsibilities of the Groom's Family:
- Any traveling expenses.
- Wedding present for Bride and Groom.
- Sending a note to brides family expressing happiness of couples engagement.
- Rehearsal dinner.
- Beverage costs at the reception.
