Weddings: How Much & Who Pays?

Wedding Budget Planning

Who Pays?

When planning a wedding, one soon realises that no matter how you look at it, it could cost you a tidy sum. We have been collecting data from our brides over the past 6 years and it never ceases to amaze us how much can be spent on a wedding. Some couples choose to have casual intimate affairs and have spent as little as $1,000.00, whilst others opt for something a little more grand and opulent and have spent as much as $80,000.00. However, no matter what your budget, we all would like to know who pays for what.

We have put together a list, by category, of the key items involved in organising a wedding. Alongside we indicate 'traditionally' who has been responsible for these items (in bold), bearing in mind that not everyone sticks to tradition.

Beauty

Bride's Hair Bride

Bride's Makeup Bride

Bridesmaid's Hair & Make-up Bride

Bridal Party

Bridesmaids' Dresses & Accessories Attendant

Flower girl's Dresses & Accessories Bride

Groomsmen's Suits & Accessories Attendant

Pageboy Suit & Accessories Groom

Bride's Attire

Bride's Gown Bride's family

Bride's Headpiece & Veil Bride's family

Brides Shoes & Accessories Bride's family

Ceremony

Celebrant or Officiant Groom

Ceremony Decorations Groom

Ceremony Musician Groom

Ceremony Venue Groom

Flowers & Decoration

Bride's Bouquet Groom

Bridesmaids' Bouquets Groom's family

Ceremony Flowers Groom's family

Flower girl's flowers Groom's family

Groom's Boutonniere Groom's family

Groomsmen's Boutonniere Groom's family

Reception flowers & Centrepieces Bride's family

Gifts

Bridesmaids gifts Bride

Gifts for Parents Bride & Groom

Groomsmen's Gifts Groom

Groom's Attire

Groom's shoes and Accessories Groom's family

Grooms Suit Groom's family

Honeymoon & Travel

Spending Money Bride & Groom

Honeymoon Travel & Accommodation Groom

Wedding Night Accommodation Groom

Misc

Favours Bride & Groom

Rehearsal Dinner Groom

Photography & Videography

Extra Prints & Video Copy Bride & Groom

Photographer's Fee Bride's family

Videographer's Fee Bride's family

Reception

Beverages - Alcoholic & Softdrink Bride's family

Master of Ceremonies Bride's family

Reception Meals Bride's family

Reception Music Bride's family

Reception Venue Bride's family

Wedding Cake Bride's family

Rings

Bride's Wedding Band Groom

Groom's Wedding Band Bride

Stationary

Invitations & Reply cards Bride's family

Thank you notes & Placeholders Bride's family

Transport

Transportation Groom

Wedding Planning

Wedding Consultant Bride & Groom