Unless the bride and groom are paying for everything themselves, then who pays for what is a delicate but necessary conversation which has to take place.  Traditionally, the bride’s parents pay for the entire wedding reception while the groom’s parents pay for the rehearsal dinner.  These days, it is not unusual for families to share expenses.  It is important to remain realistic with your budget and allow anyone who is contributing financially to have a fair say.  As a general guideline, the Bride and her family pay for the engagement photo and party, invitations, photography, wedding dress and accessories, flowers, wedding party transportation, Church rental, music, groom’s ring and gifts for the Bride’s attendants, toasting glasses, cake topper, cake knife, garter and reception hall.  The groom and his family pay for the Bride’s engagement and wedding ring, the Bride’s bouquet and the throw away bouquet, the Bride’s gift and the groomsmen gifts, the Groom’s attire, the marriage license, any fees for the priest or clergy, boutonnieres for all men as well as the flowers for mothers and grandmothers, the honeymoon trip, the rehearsal dinner, accommodations for out-of-town bridal party members and the Groom’s parents may offer to pay the bar bill for the reception.  A bridal shower or luncheon would be given by the mother of the Bride, maid of honor or all bridesmaids while a bachelor party is thrown by the groomsmen and best man.

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Vanity Fare Caterers
1600 Route 70 East
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone 732-364-6400
website http://www.vanityfarenj.com
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