Etiquette rules for wedding planning and who pays for what is ever changing. This is your day but parents may have a budget that might not meet the expenses you have choosen. You may need to assist with the paying for items that may be out of their budget. It is important to set a budget and work with your family, use this checklist as a guide to work with both sets of parents.

The bride pays for the:

• wedding ring for the groom
• gifts for the attendants
• wedding gift for the groom

The groom pays for the:

• bride's rings (including the engagement ring)
• honeymoon vacation
• wedding gift for the bride
• marriage license
• groomsmen gifts
• bride’s bouquet
• corsages for mother of bride and mother of groom
• boutonnieres for men in wedding party
• transportation to and from the church
• clergyperson, judge or wedding officiant fee

The groom's family pays for:

• their attire
• rehearsal dinner

The bride’s family pays for the:

• wedding planner
• engagement party and announcement
• wedding reception
• bride's attire
• wedding invitations, announcements, thank you notes
• photographer
• videographer
• wedding ceremony costs
• bridesmaids and flower girl’s flowers and accessories
• ring bearer’s accessories
• all gratuities
• their attire

The maid of honor pays for the:

• wedding shower
• bachelorette party

The best man pays for the:

• bachelor party

The attendants pay for their:

• wedding attire
• wedding gifts to the newlyweds