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W E D D I N G P L A N N E R
Who Is Responsible?
Wedding responsibilities and/or expenses can be paid for and split up in any manner that works for your particular situation. However, the one thing that is important is
to discuss who pay for what, how much can be budgeted for each expense and who has specific responsibility for each task. Don’t leave any of these important details to
chance. The couple should have a complete understanding pf who will pay for each expense. Traditionally responsibilities are as follows:
Bride
Involved in organizing the entire wedding
Chooses attendants
Bridal gown & accessories
Attendants' gifts
Shower hostess' gifts
Selects & mails out invitations
Attendants luncheon or party
Groom's ring
Theme and/or colors
Formal or informal wedding
Party favors
Makes beauty appointments
Bride and/or Bride’s Parents
Establishes a budget
Rehearsal & wedding guest list
Seating plan for rehearsal & wedding
Morning after brunch
Out of town guests' hotel arrangements
Out of town guests' goody bags
Centerpieces, decorations, party favors
Photographer/videographer
Transportation for bridal party
Groom
Bride's rings
Selects best man and groomsmen
Marriage license fees
Groomsmen’s gifts
Groomsmen’s party or event
Wedding night hotel
Pays for the bride’s bouquet
Groom and/or Groom’s Parents
Their wedding guest list
Rehearsal dinner
Set a budget for rehearsal dinner
Seating plan for their guests
Bride & groom together
Establish who pays for what
Selects wedding rings
Chooses groom & groomsmen’s attire
Guest list of friends to invite
Wedding vows
Wedding music selections
Sending out thank you notes
Registry selections
Transportation
Honeymoon plans
Menu for rehearsal & wedding
Brides Attendants
Helps to select their wedding attire
Pays for their wedding attire
Attends showers & engagement party
Attends rehearsal & rehearsal dinner
Attends morning after brunch
Wedding gift & shower gift
Bachelorette party
Assist the bride as needed
Mingles with guests
Groomsmen
Rent or purchase their attire
Attends rehearsal & rehearsal dinner
Attends morning after brunch
Wedding gift
Bachelor party
Attends engagement party
Assist the groom as needed
Mingles with the guests
Dances with bride's attendants
Maid of Honor
Assit the bride with dressing
Organizes all bride’s attendants
May make a speech at the reception
Holds the bouquet during the ceremony
Assist the bride as needed
Best Man
Assist the groom with dressing
Organizes all groomsmen
May make a speech or toast at the
rehearsal and wedding reception
Makes sure the rings are at the ceremony
Returns the groom’s tux if required
Mother/father of the Bride
Rents or purchases their wedding attire
Attends all events/parties as required
Gives a speech or toast at parties/events
Greets and mingles with guests
Hosts morning after brunch
Oversees payment of all vendors
Escorts the bride down the aisle
Dances with wedding party and guests as
required
Mother/father of the Groom
Rents or purchases their wedding attire
Attend all events and parties as required
Gives a speech/toast at parties and events
Greets and mingles with guests
Attends morning after brunch
May escort the groom down the aisle
Dances with wedding party and guests as
required
Pare down your guest list with the "tiers of priority" trick. Place immediate family, the bridal party, and best friends
on top of the list; follow with aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends you couldn't imagine not being there.
