Weddings are full of traditions from years of “I dos”. The big question is who should pay for what in today’s ever-changing culture. Let’s discuss the wedding etiquette for the groom and his family.
In the past, it was often a matter of etiquette, that the parents of the bride paid a larger portion of the wedding expenses. Thus, couples followed years of social norms, according to The Knot. It’s clear that the bride’s family was overwhelmed by expenses and responsibility in the past, and the time to even the playing field was way overdue.
No doubt with today’s more balanced gender roles, the rules have changed a bit from yesteryear. Instead of expecting the bride’s family to pay for everything, it has shifted to give the groom’s family a few more financial must do’s. The royal wedding coming up May 19 is largely paid for by Prince Harry’s family. This is the perfect example of new ways financial responsibilities have shifted.
Modern weddings have graduated to a new balanced approach for dividing expenses. Today, the groom’s family plays a more substantial role to share the financial burden of the wedding day. Here’s a list of the new wedding etiquette as compared to the old commitment rules.
Traditional responsibilities of the Groom’s family:
- The engagement ring and wedding bands
- License fee and applications
- Marriage officiant and expenses
- Brides bouquet and matriarch corsages
- Groomsmen ties and boutonnieres
- Alcoholic drinks
- Bachelor dinner/ party
- Wedding gift for the Bride
- Transportation or elegant reception getaway car
- Wedding night hotel
- Honeymoon travel
- Groomsmen gifts and out of town lodging assistance
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Mother and son dance
Royal Etiquette:
May is the month where the long-awaited wedding of Prince Harry is in the minds and hearts of many around the world. We all are captivated and look forward to the day that his bride, Meghan Markle will walk down the aisle with a princess bouquet.
Prince Harry, the groom, and the royal family will be assuming even more than a majority of the wedding expenses just due to the Windsor honored tradition of keeping up with the royal pomp and circumstance. According to Tanza Loudenback of Business Insider, the total cost will be $45.8 million, and $43 million of that will go towards security for the family, guests, and onlookers.
William and Kate’s wedding was solely paid for by the royals while Kate’s family only paid for her dress. That alone was six figures and designed by Alexander McQueen. Nevertheless, we are all intrigued and looking forward to this prince and princess tying the knot, no matter who foots the bill.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle NC wedding inspiration:
For brides in awe of all of that’s royal, perhaps choosing a historic venue but with an intimate sized capacity for nuptials is a brilliant way to start the wedding planning. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be wed in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. According to Brides magazine, the ceremony will be followed by a carriage ride through Windsor.
Charlotte, North Carolina brides can do the same if they wish. After all, there will not be many days in life where anyone can be treated like a royal. It is traditional for crowds to cheer and congratulate newlyweds still dressed in wedding attire which is a sweet and joyous time for the couple.
We hope you have been inspired to make your wedding meet your personality and budget. We have traditional or modern themes, whether your location is classic in Cornelius or distinguished in Charlotte. If you’d like your own touch of service fit for the queen city, book your own wedding day coordinator at Events by Jaclyn.
