Flowers

Hello,
It all depends now days. A lot of times the couple who is getting married will pay for everything. Are you wanting more of the traditional way?
Ang

Yes I want to be somewhat traditional. But his parents never had a wedding, and my parents did. So his Mother thinks she gets to pay for just the rehersal dinner, but is it really fair for my parents to pay for EVERYTHING.

Hello again,
There are many different traditions on who pays what. If they grooms family cant pay or dont pay the bride`s family plans according to their budget.. But here is a list of who pays for what that I have used before..
Paid by The Bride
Wedding ring for groom.
Wedding gift for groom.
Gifts for attendants.
Blood test and physical examination.
Lodging for out-of-town attendants.

Paid by Bride`s Family
Bridal consultant, if needed
Invitations and announcements
Flowers for the church and receptions,
Bouquets for the bridesmaids,
Bouquet for bride (some-times given by groom)
Music for the ceremony, including organist or choir fee
Transportation of bridal party to church or synagogue and reception
Sexton`s fee (church fee)
Reception dinner.
Music at reception

The Groom
Wedding ring for bride.
Wedding gift for bride.
Gifts for groom`s attendants.
Marriage license.
Bride`s bouquet, mothers` corsages, and boutonnieres for men in wedding party.
Lodging for out-of-town best man and ushers.
Blood test.
Clergyman`s fee.
Honeymoon expenses.

Paid by Groom`s Family
Traveling expenses and lodging, if applicable
Reception Beverages (any alcohol, soda, ice, bar help, etc...)
Reception Hors D`ourves
Gift for bride and groom.
Optional - rehearsal dinner or any other expenses they wish to assume.

Paid by Attendants
Dress and accessories
Transportation to and from town of wedding
Gift to the couple and contribution to a gift from
All bridesmaids to the bride

Expenses Paid by Ushers
Transportation to and from town of wedding
Rental of wedding attire
Gift to the couple and contribution to a gift from all ushers to the groom
Bachelor dinner (optional, and often given by groom)

Paid by Out-of-Town Guests
Transportation and accommodations
Gift to the couple

Hope this helps..
Ang