The Traditional method as outlined in the table sees the majority of the expense being paid for by the Bride’s Family. The Groom is responsible for a reasonable amount of the purchases with the Bride, Groom’s Parents, Bride & Groom and even the Best Man, Bridesmaids and Usher’s footing some of the bill.
In modern times, it is common for the bills to be spread more evenly. The Bride’s Parents still cover the majority, albeit a reduced one. The Groom still has his core purchases to make although some are now paid for by his family whilst, in this time of equality, others are shared with the Bride. The remainder of the Wedding Party now rarely foots any of the bill, and overall the whole expenditure seems a little more balanced.
On an ultra-modern front, although still in its infancy, is the situation where responsibilities are broadly the same as those outlined in a ‘modern’ funded wedding, with the difference being that the Groom’s Parents take ownership for paying for the Evening Reception (assuming that there is to be one!) and its associated costs. This is becoming more common and can help to balance the lop-sided parental contributions somewhat as well as helping to involve both families.
If you do decide to allocate responsibility for paying for specific goods and services, then please remember that whilst the detail outlined in the table may be a good place to start, it need not be the finished article and you are welcome to allocate the budgeting in the most appropriate manner. In fact, we wholly recommend that if you are opting for an allocated budget that you sit down and discuss the options with all parties who have offered to contribute before determining the final allocations.
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