It never hurts to know what the traditional take on a wedding topic is, before you blow the doors off it. Here is what “traditionally” the Bride & Groom’s respective sides looked after on the wedding budget spreadsheet. Thoughts? How would you divide it up?
Bride’s Side
- Bride’s gown & accessories
- Ceremony site costs
- Flowers (ceremony, reception & bridal attendants)
- Groom’s ring
- Stationary
- Music
- Photography & videography
- Reception venue & dinner
- Rental & decor items for ceremony & reception
- Wedding consultant/planner
- Bridal party transportation (ceremony & reception)
Optional Items
- Bride & attendants accommodations
- Gift to the groom
Groom’s Side
- Bride’s engagement ring and wedding band
- Marriage officiant
- Marriage license
- Liquor
- Flowers (bride’s bouquet, corsages & boutonnieres for honoured family members)
- Rehearsal dinner
- Groom’s attendants transportation (ceremony)
- Honeymoon
Optional Items
- Groom’s attendants accommodations
- Gift to the Bride