Who Pays For The Wedding Flowers: Modern Wedding Etiquette

Sometimes, all we see at a wedding is the romance and glamour that come with it, but there are realities about a wedding every couple needs to deal with. Weddings have a different take when it comes to splitting the bill. Who pays for what? Who pays for wedding flowers?

Find out more about modern wedding etiquette below.

A Quick Rundown On Who Pays In A Modern Wedding

Who pays what in a wedding is not a contest, but it's a relief that modernization has changed wedding traditions immensely. Before we find out who pays for wedding flowers, how much has wedding etiquette changed?

Here's a quick background:

Wedding and reception expenses were the responsibility of the bride's family. This way, they decide how big the wedding will be and how the wedding should look. And although the groom and his family may offer to share in the expenses, it wasn't required. If a larger wedding were preferred, the offer would be accepted.

What does the bride's family pay for? They pay for everything in the past. And the groom's family pays for what they are responsible for, like the engagement ring and gifts for the groom's entourage.

Aren't you glad that's in the past?

Let's take a look at this list until we find the answer to who pays for wedding flowers:

The Bride's Family:

• Wedding invitations
• Church and reception site rental
• Wedding consultant
• Bridal attire
• Flowers
• Music for the ceremony and reception
• Bridal car rental
• Accommodation for the bridal entourage
• Wedding favors
• Thank you gift for the parents

The Groom's Family:

• Engagement ring and wedding ring of the bride
• Officiant's fee and other expenses
• Bride's bouquet
• Car rental leaving the reception
• Wedding gift of the bride
• Accommodations for the wedding night
• Honeymoon
• Gifts for the groom's entourage
• Rehearsal dinner

Both families:

• Engagement parties

In summary, the wedding flowers belonging to the ceremony and reception are still the bride's expense. The groom only pays for his bride's bouquet. 

Tips For Creating A Wedding Budget

Seeing that the bride's family covers a lot of the wedding expenses, it pays to manage a budget. Here are some quick tips: 

1. Assess your cash. Your wedding spend must be ideally proportional to three sources of money

• Individual savings (you and your partner)
• Amount set aside from current income
• Contributions from parents and loved ones

2. Note your spending. It's easy to get carried away when choosing vendors and suppliers. Be cautious about your spending, so you don't go off the budget.

3. Set an amount aside for surprise expenses. You'll never know when you need extra cash for more drinks and spirits.

4. Find ways to save. Be flexible about changes that need to be done so you can save. Be ready to adjust the guest list or resort to more DIY activities.  

Conclusion

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