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Wedding Etiquette

Traditional weddings are becoming more and more a thing of the past. This is not to say that you can't plan for one. Cultural backgrounds, individual convictions, and financial viability heavily influence the decision-making in Wedding Invitation Etiquette. But with today's increasing costs for a wedding, it may be best to gather all parties together to decide on who will cover what expenses. In the "not so traditional" wedding, the bride and groom (and their respective families) split the costs however they feel is reasonable.
Nevertheless, the following is a general guide that should be construed as such and adopted as you deem fit:

Who Pays For What?

The Bride typically pays for:
Groom’s Wedding ring
Groom’s Wedding gift
Bridal Attendants Gifts
Bridal Luncheon
Wedding Consultant
Accommodation for out-of-town Bridal Attendants

The Groom typically pays for:
Bride's Engagement and Wedding Rings
Bride’s Wedding gift
Flowers for the Bride
Marriage license
Honeymoon
Boutonnieres for men in wedding party
Groom's men gifts
Accommodation for out-of-town groom's men
Going-away corsage, corsages for mothers, special ladies;
Gloves, ties and accessories for the men in the wedding party
Fee for clergy person or judge

The Bride's Family typically pays for:
Costs of the reception.
Bride's Wedding attire/trousseau
Invitations, announcements, thank you notes, and mailing costs
The seating assignment chart, napkins
Photographer / Videographer
Ceremony costs
Bridesmaids, flower girl, ring bearer flowers and accessories
Transportation for bridal party on Wedding day from ceremony to reception.
Gratuities for all services: parking, security
Bridesmaid luncheon

The Groom's Family typically pays for:
Clothing for the Wedding
Travel and lodging expenses
Rehearsal dinner
Wedding gift for the newlyweds

The Attendants typically pay for:
Their Wedding clothes
Travel and/or lodging expenses
Wedding gift for newlyweds