What Does the Bride Pay for in a Destination Wedding?

By Anna Duncan

Destination weddings have been gaining more and more popularity over the past few years. Couples who choose to get married at a destination location have the opportunity to plan a unique and special event that will be remembered for a lifetime. But what does the bride pay for in a destination wedding?

The bride is usually responsible for paying for her own wedding dress, accessories, hair and makeup, and other items related to her appearance on the big day. She is also typically in charge of paying for transportation to the destination location, as well as any pre-wedding activities such as spa treatments or other pampering services. Additionally, the bride typically pays for any special accommodations that are needed while at the destination such as an upgraded room or special amenities.

When it comes to planning the actual wedding itself, some couples decide to divide up costs between both families; however, traditionally it is still considered customary for the bride’s family to pay for most of the expenses including venue rental fees, catering costs, decorations and flowers. The groom’s family may be responsible for paying for certain items such as music or entertainment costs. It is also common practice for the groom’s family to cover certain aspects of the rehearsal dinner and honeymoon arrangements.

Additionally, depending on who is hosting the destination wedding it may be necessary for additional expenses such as travel insurance or medical coverage if some of your guests will be traveling from abroad. These costs should also be taken into consideration when planning your budget.

In conclusion, it is important to remember that who pays what in a destination wedding can vary from couple to couple depending on their individual family dynamics and traditions. Ultimately it is important that both parties are happy with how expenses are being divided and that everyone involved has an understanding of what each person’s monetary contributions will cover.