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Our society has become much more casual than past decades. With the introduction of a more casual lifestyle, more and more traditions have been relaxed when it comes to weddings. Destination wedding are hot. Casual weddings in unique settings are very popular. With all these changes in wedding locations and styles, it's not as clear as going to the chapel to get married with the bride's family paying for almost everything.

More couples are paying for their own weddings, so the rules are really up to you. More grooms' families are sharing the costs. It's up to you, your groom and your families as to who pays for what. The best thing to do is once you've set a date, talk to your husband-to-be and your individual families about yours, his, and their contributions. This may be a difficult conversation, but it's an important one. It's important to be up front and honest about money in marriage, and now is a great time to get started.

Here's a guide to the traditional wedding and who pays for what, just in case you need a reference.

The Bride's Family

Brides attire and accessories

Bouquets for bridesmaids

Corsages for grandmothers

Flowers for the ceremony and reception

All wedding dcor: aisle runners, rented equipment, matches, candles, etc.

All rented items for the reception: dishes, tables, chairs, etc.

Invitations and announcements

Programs

Napkins and other monogrammed or printed items

Church or ceremony location fee

Reception location fee

Musicians' fees

Cleaning personnel fees

Reception food and service

Photographer/videographer fees

Band or deejay for the reception

Wedding cake

Favors

Rice, rose petals, birdseed packets

Bridal brunch or wedding breakfast

Gift for the bride and groom

The Groom's Family

Groom's cake

Rehearsal dinner

Gift for the bride and groom

The Bride

Ring for the groom

Gift for the groom

Gifts for bridesmaids

Blood test for bride or other medical visit

Bridesmaids' luncheon

The Groom

Ring for the bride

Gift for the bride

Gifts for groomsmen

Corsages for the mothers

Boutonniere for groom and groomsmen

Marriage license

Blood test for groom or other medical visit

Officiate fee

Groom's attire

Transportation, i.e. limousine

Honeymoon

Bridesmaids

Bridal shower, bachelorette party

Bridesmaid attire

Gift for the bride and groom

Groomsmen

Bachelor party

Groomsmen attire

Gift for the bride and groom

Children

Children's attire, i.e. ring bearer tux, flower girl dress

Wedding Guests

Accommodations

Travel expenses to the wedding

Gifts for the bride and groom

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