Wedding Who Exactly Pays For What? Commonly used guidelines on who get the bill. Traditionally, the majority of the wedding is paid for by the brides? family. But because of today's society with increasing costs of weddings, these obligations will usually depend on the circumstance and/or situation. It is best to discuss this when both families can be present so they can decide on the best possible solution for each family's needs. Below I have compiled a list of whom (traditionally speaking) pays for what... read more.