Destination weddings are a popular choice for couples who want to get married in a beautiful and unique setting.
But before you start booking your dream venue, it’s important to figure out who will be footing the bill. In this blog post, we’ll give you a breakdown of who traditionally pays for what when it comes to destination weddings.
Who pays for a Destination Wedding?
Destination wedding venues can be pretty pricey, so it’s important to figure out who will be paying for what before you start making any bookings. Here’s a quick rundown of who traditionally pays for what when it comes to destination weddings:
The Bride and Groom traditionally pay for:
- The engagement ring
- The wedding bands
- The bride’s wedding dress
- The groom’s wedding attire
- The marriage license
- The officiant’s fee
- Any transportation costs associated with getting to and from the wedding venue
- The bridal shower
- All costs associated with hosting the rehearsal dinner
- All costs associated with hosting the post-wedding brunch
- Any hotel accommodations needed for out-of-town guests
- Anything else related to entertaining guests (e.g., golf outing, spa day, etc.)
- All costs associated with the honeymoon
The Bride traditionally pay for:
- Gifts for the bridesmaids
- The flowers for the ceremony and reception (bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, etc.)
- The music for the ceremony and reception
- The photographer and videographer
- The wedding cake
- The favors for guests
The Groom traditionally pay for:
- The bachelor/bachelorette party
- The groom’s cake
- The gifts for the groomsmen –
- The transportation for the groomsmen –
- Any hotel accommodations needed for out-of-town groomsmen
- Anything else related to entertaining guests (e.g., golf outing, spa day, etc.)
The guests
As a guest invited to a destination wedding it can be expensive and there are certain things you are likely to have to pay for:
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Travel expenses
- Gift for bride and groom
Destination weddings can be a lot of fun, but they can also be quite pricey. Before you start booking your dream venue, make sure you know who will be paying for what.
In most cases, the bride and groom will cover the majority of the expenses, while the parents of the bride and groom will cover some of the smaller details. By knowing who is responsible for what ahead of time, you can avoid any awkwardness or conflict down the road.
