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Show THE SENTINEL Thursday, Fab. 24,1983 Page 12 Who Pays For What? There are no absolute rules on who pays for what. Traditionally, wedding expenses have been borne by the bride's family, with the groom responsible for the rings and honeymoon. While tradition is still an honored part of our heritage, financial obligations must often give way to everyday realities and compromise. The following list indicates the traditional assumption of expenses. However, the final arbiter of who pays for what in a wedding should rest upon those most willing to pay. THE BRIDE 1. Wedding ring for the groom (if tt's a double-rin- g ceremony). 2. A wedding gift for the groom. 3. Presents for the bridal attendants. 4. Personal stationery. 5. Accommodations for her attendants. out-of-to- X-- 6. Physical examination and blood test. THE GROOM 1. The bride's rings. 2. Wedding gift for the bride. 3. The marriage license. 4. Gifts for the best man and-ush- ers. 5. Flowers: bride's bouquet; corsages for mothers; boutonnieres for the men. 6. Accommodations for the best man and ushers if they are from out of town. 7. His blood test. 8. Gloves, ties, or ascots for the men in the wedding party. 9. Fee for the clergy. 10. The honeymoon trip. 1 1 . Optional: bachelor dinner. THE BRIDE'S FAMILY 1. The entire cost of the reception: food (including wedding cake); beverages; gratuities for bartenders, waiters; decorations, music, flowers. 2. A wedding gift for the newlyweds. 3. The bride's wedding attire and personal trousseau. 4. The wedding invitations, announcements, and mailing costs. 5. The fee for engagement and wedding photographs. 6. Ceremony: rental of sanctuary; fees for organist, soloist, or choir, and sexton; aisle carpets andor canopy; and any other additional costs for decorations. 7. Bridesmaids' bouquets. 8. Gratuities to policemen directing traffic andor parking. 9. Transportation for bridal party from the bride's house to ceremony and reception. 10. Bridesmaids' luncheon. 11. Optional: rehearsal dinner, if the groom's family is not In a 1. Clothes for the wedding. 2. Any traveling expenses and hotel bills they incur. 3. Wedding gift for the bride and groom. 4. Optional: the rehearsal dinner or any other expenses they elect to assume. THE ATTENDANTS 1. Their wedding clothes. 2. Any traveling expenses they incur. 3. Wedding gift for the couple. THE GUESTS ' 1. Any traveling expenses and hotel bills for themselves. 2. Wedding gift for the couple. ' A final note on wedding costs: at the time the wedding is being planned, both sets of parents along with the engaged couple may wish to meet to discuss financial limitations to prevent misunderstandings or hard feelings later, after definite plans have been made. 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