Traditional North American wedding costs

      Notice some wedding costs are generally shared between Bride/Groom and respective family.

The Bride & Groom are traditionally responsible for the following wedding costs.
Wedding rings - Marriage license - The honeymoon - Bride & Groom reciprocal gifts
 - Bouquet & Corsages - Wedding party gifts & accessories  - Wedding party accommodations
 - Cost of officiate Judge or Clergy.
The Grooms family are traditionally responsible for the following wedding costs.
Engagement party
 - Grooms tuxedo - Wedding party attire - Wedding party travel and accommodations
 - Rehearsal dinner -  Key gift(s) for the Bride & Groom.
The Brides family are traditionally responsible for the following wedding costs.
Reception & Ceremony
 - Brides gown - Wedding party accessories - Wedding party wedding day transportation
 - Wedding stationary and postage - Gratuities.