Who’s paying for this?

By NewsPress Now

The least fun chat to have about your wedding is cost. To make it easier, come up with a budget, stick to it and start mapping out potential expenses. Talk to each family and figure out what they can and cannot afford. Share your wedding vision with them.

We compiled a quick, at-a-glance guide to wedding costs and who traditionally pays for them.

Reception venue/ceremony: Bride and family

Photographer: Bride and family

Marriage license/officiant fee: Groom and family

DJ: Groom and family

Florist: The bride and her family pay for the ceremony’s floral arrangements, including bouquets and corsages for bridesmaids and flower girls. The groom and his family pay for the bride’s bouquet, boutonnières for men and corsages for mothers and grandmothers.

Cake: Bride and family

Caterer: Bride and family

Hotel and travel: The bridal party typically covers this, but the bride may split the cost with them.

Rehearsal dinner: Groom and family

Wedding ensemble (dresses, shoes, accessories, jewelry): Bride and bridal party

Bridal shower: Maid of honor and bridesmaids

Bachelorette party: Bridesmaids

Transportation: Bride and family

Hair and makeup: The bride should cover this cost if she is requesting professional styles from her bridesmaids.

Honeymoon: Groom and family

Wedding invitations, announcements, wedding programs: Bride and family