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Having a budget for your wedding can help the whole planning process make more sense. Although money has little to do with love, weddings can prove expensive occasions, so it’s really important to determine how much money you will have to work with. These days anything goes when it comes to funding a wedding, from the bride and groom funding the entire event themselves, to the parents assisting with the expenses, and right through to your guests paying for their own meals at the reception.

Regardless of how much money you have, a well planned, well organised budget may help you make the most of any financial situation. You can still have an amazing and perfect day whatever your budget is.

We came across a list which categorizes the key items involved in organizing a wedding and gives you a guide to who pays for what (traditionally). Obviously this is only a guide and it doesn’t list monetary amounts, but it definitely puts the day in to perspective. After you’ve worked out who’s paying for what, you can then start getting quotes and begin booking and organising specifics for the day. Eg. Booking a string quartet for your ceremony music &/or reception!

Wedding Catergory List (Guide Only)

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 ………………. Goom

Bride’s Attire
Bride’s Gown ………………………………… Bride’s Family
Bride’s Headpiece & Veil ………………….. Bride’s Family
Brides Shoes & Accessories ………………. Brides 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
Bomboniere ……………………………….. Bride & Groom
Rehearsal Dinner …………………………. Groom

Wedding Photography & Videography
Extra Prints & Video Copy ……………….. Bride & Groom
Photographer’s Fee ………………………. Bride’s Family
Videographer’s Fee ………………………. Bride’s Family

Wedding 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

Wedding Rings
Bride’s Wedding Band …………………… Groom
Groom’s Wedding Band …………………. Bride

Wedding Stationery
Invitations & Reply cards ………………… Bride’s Family
Thank you notes & Placeholders ……….. Bride’s Family

Wedding Cars
Transportation …………………………….. Groom

Wedding Planning
Wedding Consultant ……………………… Bride & Groom

Note: This is a guide only and shouldn’t necessary reflect your circumstances. As mentioned before, these days anything goes when it comes to funding a wedding, from the bride and groom funding the entire event themselves, to the parents assisting with the expenses, and right through to your guests paying for their own meals at the reception. So there is no rules, you can do what you want!!

catergory list source: truebride