Traditionally, the bride’s parents organise and pay for the wedding. However, nowadays it is not unusual for the groom’s parents to contribute, or even the bride and groom. In some instances, the bride and groom may, if their financial position permits, pay for the whole wedding.

Engagement/wedding announcements	Ceremony/legal expenses
Bride’s outfit	Engagement and wedding rings
Venue/marquee	Bouquets, corsages and buttonholes
Catering and wine	Gift for the best man
Flowers for church/register office and reception	Gifts for the bridesmaids
Wedding cake	Music/entertainment
Invitations/stationery	Car to the church for the groom and best man
Photographers	Car to the reception for the bride and groom
Videographers	First-night hotel
Bridal cars	Honeymoon