Wedding Expenses

What is the protocol for the divorced parents of the bride to pay the wedding expenses usually paid by the bride`s family
Posted by Steve; updated 11/19/04

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Today there isn`t anything tradional about who pays for the wedding. Many 1st time brides pay for their own wedding or at least a part of it.
So the second time around it is truely up to the parents on what they would like to pay. Obviously the bride would appreciate any help that she could get but, ultimately it is up to the parents. As a parent depending on the reasoning for the divorce and how long the marriage lasted I would determine how much of this wedding I would pay for or could pay for. I know personally I would pay for minimum the wedding dress and accesories. Just as a token of support to my daughter and her new life.
I hope this helps.
Posted by helping; updated 11/19/04