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Back when marriage meant a woman was moving directly out of her parents' home and in with her new husband, the bride's family paid the bulk of wedding expenses. But these days, wedding costs are split more equitably. According to Modern Bride magazine, over 60 percent of American couples now contribute to their own wedding costs. It's increasingly common to split the expenses equally between the bride's parents, the groom's parents, and the happy couple. Most sources agree that traditionally, the bride's family pays
for the majority of the ceremony and reception, while the groom's family hosts a rehearsal dinner and picks up the honeymoon tab. The groom himself buys the bride's engagement and wedding rings (which, if he follows the famed two-month salary guideline, is no small amount), and handles many side expenses. As far as the supporting cast goes, wedding attendants are typically responsible for buying (or renting) their own outfits. The bridesmaids traditionally pay for the bridal shower, while the groomsmen pay for the bachelor party. Some sources say the bride and groom each pay for the lodging of their out-of-town attendants. Finally, everybody pays for their own gifts to the couple. In return, the couple pays for their
gifts to the wedding party and each other.
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