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Wedding Contributors: Who is to pay for what?
How much will the Bride & Groom be paying? How much will each parent be paying? Would any friends and relatives be able to make a contribution?
Are there any physical items that may be contributed by others -
* Tip; couples getting married in the Castle's Theatre can discreetly move the floral arrangements from the theatre to the main function room after the Ceremony in the theatre is over, thus halving the cost of floral displays!
Costs can be divided between Bride & Groom, perhaps with contributions from their respective parents, as follows:
Photos below by Patrick Ellis Photography


Bride
Wedding ring for the groom
Wedding gift for the groom
Guest Book
Gifts for bridal attendants
Personal stationery, invitations
Bride's Family
Engagement & Wedding Pictures
Photographer and / or Videographer
Engagement party
Wedding Invitations, announcements, postage
Ceremony fees
Decoration of ceremony venue
Bride's Gown
The reception (rental of hall, catering)
Music at ceremony & reception
Flowers at ceremony & reception
Bridal attendant's dresses
Transportation of guests
Groom
Bride's engagement ring
Bride's wedding ring
Marriage License
Special gift for the Bride
Rental of formal wear
Bride's Bouquet
Accommodation for Best Man
Registrar's fee
The Honeymoon
Groom's Family
Wedding clothes for themselves
Wedding Gift
Delivery of wedding gifts to home
Any other expenses not listed here
Bar -
Limousines
Music for reception