Congratulations! You are engaged. Now, it’s time for one of the most fulfilling and complex experiences – planning the wedding. There’s a myriad of social and familial obligations and traditions, from which family contacts the other after news of the engagement to who stands where in the receiving line. With so much to learn in so little time, we highly recommend that you purchase a book and wedding planner. We like “Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette” and “Bride’s Book of Etiquette”. Another great resource is www.ourmarriage.com.

While you are searching for just the right book, we want to give you a glimpse of who is responsible for what:

• Bride
• Wedding Ring for Groom
• Wedding Gift for Groom
• Bridesmaid Gifts
• Bridesmaid Luncheon
• Accommodations for out-of town guests

• Bride’s Family
• Wedding Gown, Headpiece & Accessories
• Bridesmaid Bouquets
• Grandmother Corsages
• Ceremony/Reception Flowers
• Altar Baskets/Arches
• Canopy/Carpet
• Kneeling Bench/Candelabras
• Rented Items for Wedding
• Rented Items for Reception
• Invitations/Announcements
• Wedding Programs
• Napkins/Matches/Printed Items
• Church Fee
• Musician/Soloist
• Reception Hall Fee
• Catered Reception/Professional Services
• Wedding Photography
• Video Photography
• Orchestra/Band/DJ
• Wedding Cake
• Wedding Favors
• Rice Bags
• Wedding Breakfast
• Bridal Brunch
• Father of Bride Formal Wear

• Groom
• Wedding Ring for Bride
• Wedding Gift for Bride
• Groomsmen/Usher Gifts
• Bride's Bouquet
• Mother's Corsages
• Groom's Boutonniere
• Groomsmen/Usher Boutonnieres
• Marriage License
• Clergyman/Officiate Fee
• Gloves/Ties/Ascots for Attendants
• Limousine Service
• Honeymoon

• Groom’s Family
• Groom's Cake
• Rehearsal Dinner
• Father of Groom Formal Wear

• Bridesmaids
• Bridesmaid's Gowns
• Bridal Shower
• Bachelorette party

• Best Man/Groomsmen
• Bachelor Party
• Formal Wear

• Maid or Matron of Honor
• Maid or Matron of Honor Gown