Traditionally there are guidelines about who is responsible for paying for the wedding. But these days both sets of parents often contribute to the cost of wedding.

For second marriages, the couple usually pay for everything themselves. Discuss your requirements with your families and work out what's best for you.

Bride's parents

• Engagement notice and party
• Wedding announcements
• Reception venue
• Reception music
• Caterer
• Equipment hire
• Decorating
• Stationery
• Flowers for church and reception
• Cake
• Make-up and Hair
• Cars for bride and bridesmaids
• Bomboniere and accessories

Bride's parents or bride

• Bride's gown
• Bride's accessories
• Bride's shoes

Bride's parents or bride and groom

• Photographer
• Video
  

Bride's or groom's parents

• Liquor

Groom or groom's parents

• Bouquets
• Buttonholes & corsages

Bride

• Groom's ring

Groom

• Engagement ring
• Ceremony venue
• Celebrant/minister
• Ceremony music
• Bride's ring
• Groom's attire
• Car for groom
• Going away car

Bride and groom

• Attendant's gifts
• Honeymoon

Attendants

• Attendant's attire