Wedding Flowers Checklist With Who Traditionally Pays

Who pays for what is always a topic of interest to bridal couples and their families! With wedding costs so high, often couples along with both sets of parents share the expenses. Here is a checklist that is specific to your floral needs as well as the traditional division of who pays for what.

Bouquets

Bridal Bouquet…Groom Pays

Attendant Flowers…Bride Pays
Maid/Matron Of Honor
Bridesmaids
Junior Bridesmaid
Flower Girl…Basket…Bouquet
Headpieces
Ring Bearer…Pillow…Cluster


Corsages

Mothers of Bride and Groom…Groom Pays
Other Corsages…Bride Pays
Mistress of Ceremony
Grandmothers
Assistants
Personal Attendant
Guest Book
Gift Attendant
Pianist
Organist
Vocalist
Punch
Cake
Other

Boutonnieres

Groom’s Boutonniere…Bride Pays
Attendants Boutonnieres…Groom Pays
Best Man
Groomsmen
Ushers
Ring Bearer
Fathers
Grandfathers
Master of Ceremony
Minister
Assistants
Guest Book
Pianist
Vocalist
Organist

Ceremony Setting

Arrangements…Bride Pays
Candelabra
Kneeling Bench Décor
Plants for Ceremony
Unity Candle and Flowers
Aisle Runner
Aisle Décor
Pew Candelabra
Bows
Greens
Flowers
Foyer Décor
Guest Book
Entrance
Doors

Reception Decorations…Bride Pays
Cake Décor
Fresh Flowers
Cake Table
Head Table
Arrangements
Garland
Punch Table
Buffet Tables
Guest Tables
Centerpieces
Candles
Other Decorations

As a wedding florist, I often see the bride or her family paying for the bridal bouquet. I love to see brides tactfully educate their grooms about their privilege to pay for her beautiful piece of living floral art. How romantic!