Soirees
{ Sharing the Cost }
ATTENTION BRIDES: You don't have to break the bank when you start planning for your wedding day! In today's time, we automatically assume that all wedding costs are put on the bride and her family. Well, it doesn't have to be. Here is a traditional list of who pays for what when planning your wedding. Of course not all families are the same and you can issue certain responsibilites to who is capable and willing. But hopefully this will help you out and release some of that financial stress!

Bethany O'Bryant Photography
Bride:
Wedding band for the groom
Wedding gift for the groom
Gifts for the bridal attendants
Personal stationary
Gowns for bridal attendants (optional)
Accommodations for out of town attendants (optional)
Brides Family:
Engagement party
Ceremony cost: location, music, rentals, and all related expenses
Entire cost of reception: food, beverage, entertainment, rental items, decorations, and wedding cake
Brides wedding attire and accessories
Wedding gift for the couple
Wedding invitations, announcements, and mailing costs
Bridesmiads bouquets
Transportation for bridal party from brides home to ceremony site
Bridesmaids luncheon
Photography
Personal wedding attire
Flowers for the ceremony and reception
Musicians
Security and insurance for wedding ceremony and reception
Groom:
Brides engagement and wedding rings
Wedding gift for the bride
Gifts for the groomsmen and ushers
Grooms wedding attire
Brides bouquet and going away corsage
Mothers corsages
Boutonnieres for attendants and fathers
Marriage license
Clergyman’s fees
The honeymoon expenses
Grooms Family:
Rehearsal dinner party
Personal wedding attire
Accommodations for the grooms out of town guests (optional)
Wedding gift for the bride and groom
Grooms stationary and thank you notes
Wedding Party:
Bridal shower for the bride
Bachelor party for the groom
Any travel expenses
Wedding attire and shoes
Be sure to discuss your wedding budget with your family. This will ensure everyone is on track with the financial responsibilities. For a stress free wedding day, set the budget and stick to it. Good luck along this planning journey! We'd be willing to answer any questions you have! Email all questions to sales@soireessouthernevents.com