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THE BRIDE'S GUIDESupplement of The Canadian Statesman, March 10, 1976 PG HE thi'1 beofinterest to young marrieds Who Pays the Wedding B ills? Altbough customn is rap- idly falling by the wayside in these limes of upheaval, it's a good idea to be aware of traditional rules regard- ing financial responsibility for wedding expenses,' if only for use as gidelines. For instance, the bride's wedding dress, prohabiy one of the first expenses involved after the engage- ment ring, is purchased by the bride's family. (The groom-tç-he is responsible for the engagement ring, of course.) Her trousseau is also purchased by her family, as'are the wedding invitations and announce- ments. The bride's famnily is vir- tually responsible for the wedding itself. being ex- pected to pick up the tab for rentai of the church, fees for the organist, flow. ers; and Icarpet for the church, not to menion the entire cost of the reception. The groom's famiiy, on the other hand, gets off lightly with paying for the rehearsal dinner, if the'y wish. If not, guess wbo gets to pay the bill: the bride's family, again. The bride berseif is ex- pected to assume some expenses: gifts for ber at- tendants, the groom's wed- ding ring and gift, plus accommodations for ber, out-of-town attendants. The groom is responsible for the wedding ýring, the marriage license and cher- gyman's fee, plus flowers for bis -mother and ber mother, as weli as bouton- nieres for-tbe men in tbe wedding party. H1e also pays for tbe bride's bou- quet a nd gifts for tbe bride, best man and usbers. If be wisbes, the groom wilh pay for a bacbeior dinner, and of course, be is expected to pay for the wedding trip.. SThe attendants' obliga- tions extend to their own clothes for tbe wedding, plus any travel expenses tbat tbey may bave. The families of the bride and groom are not expect- ed to pay for any travel expenses incurred by wed- ding guests, nor are the brideand groom. Fortunateiy, the ruies are no longer 'bard and fast regarding tbe many ex- penses involved in a wed- ding. Tbe bride often bas been working prior to ber wedding and is able to assume some of the costs for ber famiiy, and it is not unusual for the groom's famihy to offer to share some of the expenses witb tbe bride's family. Common sense, coupied with consideration, can belp alh concemned over tbose financial bumps on tbe way to a beautiful wedding. 1Lake RdC., South of 401 Hwy. MONDAYTHROUGH FRIDAY LUNCHEON SPECIALS WEDNESDAY EVENING STEAK DINNER 2,m99 SATURDAY CANDLELIGHT BUFFET JOHN McKE NZIE ENTE RTAIN ING ST. PATRICK'S PARTY Buffet and Dance Saturday, March 2Oth sta rti ng 6: 00 p. m. in the Main Deck featuring JohnMcKenzie MR. D.J. ENTERTAINS Saturday, March 27th GRAFITTI DANCE 8:30 P. m. Sunday, March 28th TEEN DANCE 7:OOtoll p.m. "Met Me at the 7 The Port Darli ngton Marina Hbtel is a natural for Cupid. He loves to see couples meet, fail in love, and get married here. That's right! We have ail the facilities for bridai showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings and receptions. In fact, we can accommodate 180 guests as well as accommodation for overnight guests. .. So when you're planning your wedding and the festivities that go with it, follow Cupid's arrow and "lmeet me at the Marina". - --- Hotel - 623-4925 Marina - 623-3501 I 'I XI N PACR THE BRIDES GUIDE Mar.ina