is there any general rule to what percentage the brides family, grooms family, and bride and groom themselves should pay for the wedding?
how should we bring up the subject of money to our families?
is there any general rule to what percentage the brides family, grooms family, and bride and groom themselves should pay for the wedding?
how should we bring up the subject of money to our families?
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You should just ask your parents..
We were just wondering if you were going to be able to help with things for the wedding..If they say yes, ask if they can give a ballpark figure on how much they can give..It's not being rude..for goodness sakes their your parents..
Have your fiance' do the same..That way you will know how much your going to have to come up with for the wedding you want..
It's 2007 and your grownups- Bride and groom pay for the whole wedding. Parents will offer money if they want- it's a gift not a must.
No one brings up money. My parents paid for most of mine, but I never asked. I mentioned starting to plan & my father insisted on paying for everything.
Not to be rude, but the percentage falls 100% on the couple in most cases.
Use to be the brides family paid, but those days are over. If your family or his family OFFER help you can choose to accept it. However, it's your responsibility in the end. So either have something you can afford or wait until you can save up if you want something you need more funds for.
My parents paid for my entire wedding.. It was just understood since childhood that they would pay for it. If you must bring the subject up to your parents, simply ask them if they are planning on contributing to the financial part of the wedding
In 2007 -- there is no rule -- people pay what they can afford or in many cases "charge." Your parents don't have to pay for anything and know that if they do it's a privalege.
If you're parents have money then ask them, if not, then you and your fiance' pay for the the wedding yourselves.
Of course there is. These days, the couples pay for their own wedding, and have the type of wedding you can budget for. You don't bring up the subject of money to your families; sheesh! you are going to be married, for goodness' sake, get mature...