What Financial Responsibility Do the Parents of the Groom Have?
Traditionally, the bulk of the cost of a wedding has fallen on the shoulders of the bride's parents. The bride's family paid the entire cost of the ceremony and reception, as well as for the bride's dress. The financial responsibility of the groom's parents traditionally has been much smaller.
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Rehearsal Dinner
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The groom's parents usually have planned and paid for the rehearsal dinner, held the evening before the wedding. The wedding party, as well as family members and out-of-town guests, typically attend the rehearsal dinner.
Wedding Gift
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Another financial responsibility the groom's family has is giving a wedding gift to the newlyweds.
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Wedding Attire and Accommodations
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The groom's parents must also purchase their own clothing to wear to the wedding. If the wedding is held away from their home, the groom's family is also responsible for paying for their own travel and hotel accommodations.
Officiant Fees and Honeymoon
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The groom is traditionally responsible for the costs of the honeymoon, although his parents may contribute. The groom is also responsible for paying the officiant fees and the cost of the marriage license.
Breaking with Tradition
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It is becoming less frequent for the bride's family to pay the majority of a wedding's expenses. According to Peggy Post at Good Housekeeping, only 27 percent of weddings (in 2010) were completely paid for by the bride's family. A three-way split between bride and groom, the bride's family, and the groom's family has become common.
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