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"Honey, your parents should pay for that", says the bride-to-be. "No, I've heard the bride's family pays for that", says the groom-to-be. Before this conversation end up in an argument - Stop! It is pretty confusing when you are trying to figure out who is going to pay for what. And in Sri Lanka, the two parties generally discuss and share the wedding expenses on a mutual understanding. But to avoid any misunderstandings and complications, it is good to know who actually has to pay for what. Here's a guideline for you to go through and avoid a fight before the wedding.
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The Groom's Expenses:
Bride's engagement and wedding rings
His wedding attire
Marriage license
Officiates fee
Gifts for the bride, best man, groomsmen, ring bearer, and ushers
The Bride's Expenses:
Invitations and postage
Her wedding attire
Her honeymoon lingerie
Groom's wedding ring
Gifts for the groom, maid of honor, bridesmaids, flower girls
Groom's Family's Expenses:
Rehearsal Dinner
Accommodations for his out-of-town attendants
Reception alcohol
Bouquets for bride, maid of honor, bridesmaids, and corsages for mothers, grandmothers, and flower girls
Boutonnieres for groom, best man, groomsmen, fathers, grandfathers, ushers, and ring bearer
Honeymoon, including transportation
Bride's Family's Expenses:
Wedding consultant's fee
Limousine, carriage, etc. to transport wedding party
Guest book and pen
Reception cost
Ceremony cost
Photography and Videography cost
Floral appointments and centerpieces
Accommodations for out-of-town attendants
Maid of Honor's & Bridesmaids' Expenses:
Her wedding attire
Travel cost
Shower and wedding gift
Bridal shower
Best Man's & Groomsmen's Expenses:
His wedding attire
Wedding gift
Travel cost
Bachelor party