Traditionally, the bride’s family picks up the wedding tab, the groom covers the honeymoon…but with the cost of wedding celebrations skyrocketing, this isn’t set in stone anymore.
Traditionally
Bride’s family pays for:
- Reception costs, including food, music, decorations, rental fees and entertainment
- Ceremony costs including rental fees, decorations
- Flowers for Ceremony and Reception
- Wedding dress and accessories
- [...]
Technically, if you don’t attend a friend or family member’s wedding, you don’t have to send a gift. However, it is customary to send a gift anyway. Any gift you send The general rule is that you have up to a year after the wedding to send something.
No white outfits, men or women; let the bride shine alone in all white
No black outfits; can be viewed as bad luck for the superstitious
Men: if you wear a colored suit, wear a subdued tie
Keep hair neat and groomed, not shaggy and unruly
No hats or caps; can be too casual
Men: if you’re wearing neutral colors, [...]
