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Wedding Etiquette Who Pays For What? The BRIDE is responsible for the groom's wedding ring, gifts for the female attendants, a bridesmaids' luncheon, a gift for the groom, and the lodging for her out-of-town attendants. The GROOM is responsible for the bride's engagement and wedding rings, the marriage license (and all other legal documents required by the state), the bride's bouquet, all of the boutonnieres, the corsages for the mothers and grandmothers on both sides, the fee for the clergy, the honeymoon, gifts for the male attendants, the lodging for his out-of-town guests and a gift for the bride! The BRIDESMAIDS are generally responsible for holding a bridal shower. The GROOMSMEN are generally responsible for holding a bachelor's party. The GROOM'S PARENTS are responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses, buying gifts for the newlywed's home, the rehearsal dinner and a gift for the couple. The BRIDE'S PARENTS are responsible for the majority of the other costs associated with the wedding, including the facility rental, invitations, photography, the bride's dress, entertainment, the bridesmaids' bouquets, the reception, decorations and a wedding gift for the couple. Wedding Traditions: Have you ever wondered why married couples wear wedding rings, or why grooms have a bachelor's party? Most wedding traditions are deeply rooted in history, and have been practiced for hundreds of years. The following are a few popular wedding traditions, and their origins. Wedding Rings: The circular shape of the wedding band represents never-ending love. Wedding rings are worn on the third finger of the left hand because it is believed that a vein in this finger runs directly to the heart. Bride in White: Wearing white at a wedding became popular after Queen Victoria was married in white in 1840. White is also the symbol of purity, joy, affluence and virginity. Bridal Bouquets: In ancient times bridal bouquets were fashioned from special herbs and flowers to ward off evil spirits. Today, flower bouquets symbolize fertility and never-ending romance. Bachelor Parties: Ancient Spartans were reportedly the first to hold stag parties. Tradition dictated that grooms would feast with their friends the evening before their wedding to goodbye to their carefree days as a bachelor.