Wednesday, March 15, 2006
NEEDED...WEDDING ADVICE
Hello all as you know I have been planning my wedding that will be next October. I was ahead of the plan before but have fallen behind since the move to boston happening in 2 weeks.
What I really need help with is how did you divy up the wedding between grooms parents and brides parents. Both of our families have enough money for us to do what we want but it seems his parents just aren't looking to spend anything of if something very little. My fiance has voiced his disgust at his parents and not only their lack of financial support but their emotional support as well. My parents have already stated that they will take care of everything but to me that just isn't fair.
So I am asking ok begging you to give me some insight and perhaps share a story or two of your wedding, someones wedding or just how you think it should go.
Thank you for your participation before hand!
What I really need help with is how did you divy up the wedding between grooms parents and brides parents. Both of our families have enough money for us to do what we want but it seems his parents just aren't looking to spend anything of if something very little. My fiance has voiced his disgust at his parents and not only their lack of financial support but their emotional support as well. My parents have already stated that they will take care of everything but to me that just isn't fair.
So I am asking ok begging you to give me some insight and perhaps share a story or two of your wedding, someones wedding or just how you think it should go.
Thank you for your participation before hand!
posted by Ikatron, 1:47 PM
4 Comments:
traditionaly the wife to be parents pay for the wedding, this may explain the groom parents reluctance to help pay for things
commented by 
wallofdenial, 2:54 PM
wallofdenial, 2:54 PM
Yeah, tradition says the woman's parents pay. However, as we live in a modern age, most couple usually end having both sets of parents split the bill. Provided of course that there are parents still on both sides.
Yes, traditionally the bride's parents are supposed to pay. But in many of the weddings of friends, and my own, the groom's parents footed the bill for the booze.
And also, the groom's parents are supposed to plan, host, and pay for the rehearsal dinner.
And also, the groom's parents are supposed to plan, host, and pay for the rehearsal dinner.
I got married nearly nine years ago. My wifes parents paid for everything apart from the second supper. (Scottish thing i think)
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