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is it better to take a package deal or to set the stage yourself


Sent to Wedding Experts February 20 8:55 a.m.
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February 20 10:51 a.m. (1 hour and 56 minutes later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
Can you be a little more specific and I'll try to help you.
Tanya  -- Wedding Coordinator -- 100% Positive Feedback on 46 Wedding Accepts
I've been a wedding coordinator for 16 years and have helped numerous couples with questions.
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Sent February 20 11:54 a.m. (1 hour and 3 minutes later)
ok a package deal is all inclusive , i am from the old school and the groom is supposed to pay for certain things and the brides parents certain thing but if the package is inclusive the brides parents are paying the whole bill or how would you break it down ????????
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February 20 12:37 p.m. (42 minutes and 46 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
Here's a breakdown of "who pays for what" (from my book WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook)

WHO PAYS FOR WHAT?
Bride/family:

Traditionally pays for wedding ceremony and reception.
Contemporary: everyone contributes.

Wedding Consultant/coordinator
Wedding dress, veil, accessories
Invitation, announcements, enclosures, personal stationery, stamps.
Trousseau and lingerie
Bouquets/corsages for attendants and bride
Flowers for ceremony and reception site
Rental fee for church or chapel.
Engagement and wedding photographs.
Fees for sexton, organist or soloists.
Rental fees for aisle carpet and other equipment.
Transportation of bridal party to the ceremony and reception sites.
Complete receptions. All food, beverages, music, decorations, gratuities, and other services.
Grooms ring.
Wedding gift for groom
Gifts for the bride's attendants.
Hotel lodging for any attendants and friends from out-of-town.
Gratuities to parking attendants.
Bridesmaid's luncheon.
Corsages for mothers, grandparents, special guests.

Groom/family pays for:
Brides engagement/wedding rings.
Marriage License.
Ceremony official's fee (many times the bride’s family will pay this as well.)
(Going-away corsage for the bride if leaving directly on their honeymoon.)
Wedding gift for bride.
Gifts for best man and ushers
Wedding night suite
Rehearsal dinner
Honeymoon
Blood tests
Gloves, ties, and ascots for men in wedding party.

Attendants pay for:

Personal wedding attire.
Personal traveling expenses.
Personal hotel expenses

If you can get an all inclusive deal, that is generally going to be a better option than if you rent an event center, hire a caterer etc. This is because everything is included and you don't have to go the rental route.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Tanya  -- Wedding Coordinator -- 100% Positive Feedback on 46 Wedding Accepts
I've been a wedding coordinator for 16 years and have helped numerous couples with questions.

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