In Spain, these costs are handled by various sponsors, often godparents who are honored during the ceremony for their contributions. In Korea, the bride and her family pay for the cost of the wedding.

Do the brides parents pay for the wedding?

Traditionally, the bride and her family are responsible for paying for all wedding planning expenses, the brides attire, all floral arrangements, transportation on the wedding day, photo and video fees, travel and lodgings for the officiant if he comes from out of town, lodging for the bridesmaids (if you have offered

Who pays for the wedding in Western culture?

Traditionally, the brides parents pay for most of the expenses, those associated with: the engagement, the ceremony, the reception, the brunch the next day and the brides attire.

Are you supposed to pay for your own wedding?

Wedding planners insist that if you want to run the show when it comes to wedding planning—be willing to contribute. Moore explains, If you have the ability, consider contributing your own money to pay for your wedding.

How much should a wedding cost?

Couples in NSW were spending around $3,685 on wedding hire back in 2016. Now the average cost is a lot less at just $1,410.

How much money do parents give for a wedding?

Parents of the bride and groom collectively contribute about $19,000 to the wedding, or about two-thirds of the total cost, according to WeddingWire. The brides parents give an average $12,000, and the grooms, $7,000.