Pre-wedding parties: Best man usually hosts a bachelor party or dinner; friends may host an engagement party.
Clothes: Their attire, shoes and accessories.
Transportation: Their own transportation and accommodations, if not provided by groom.
Gifts: Individual wedding gift, contribution to groomsmen's group gift.
Options to Share
Rings: Bride or groom's families may hand down heirloom rings.
Pre-wedding parties: Bride's family may host the rehearsal dinner, or an out-of-towner's brunch, barbecue, etc.
Flowers: Bride's family may buy bouquets and corsages.
Ceremony: Couple may cover all ceremony costs.
Reception: Groom's family may share the cost of the reception by covering specific services (musicians, liquor, etc.).
Photography: One family may cover photography and the other pay for videography.
Transportation: Either family may arrange transportation or pay for welcome baskets, baby-sitters, a welcome buffet or lodging for out-of-town guests.
Gifts: Couple may buy thank-you gifts for parents, friends and relatives who helped with planning.
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