Customarily, the brides family pays for the invitations, floral decorations and the bridesmaids clothing. The grooms family pays for everything else, including the brides bouquet, the honeymoon, the rings, payment for the church as well as the musicians.

Do Italians give money at weddings?

In traditional Italian weddings, brides carry la borsa — or a satin bag — during the reception, and guests place envelopes of cash in it, usually between $100 and $400, if they want a dance with the bride or to help the newlyweds with future arrangements such as a house or vacation.

Why do Italians give money at weddings?

Italian Weddings Its called la borsa, and as part of a custom called buste (meaning envelopes), guests place envelopes with money in the satin bag. The money is used to help cover wedding expenses.

Does the brides father pay for the wedding?

Put succinctly, tradition states that the father of the bride is responsible for paying for the wedding. Tradition also states that the grooms family hosts the rehearsal dinner.

Is it tradition for the bride to pay for the wedding?

Traditionally, the bride and her family are responsible for paying for all wedding planning expenses, the brides attire, all floral arrangements, transportation on the wedding day, photo and video fees, travel and lodgings for the officiant if he comes from out of town, lodging for the bridesmaids (if you have offered