How many of you are aware that the bride's family doesn't pay for the entire wedding? How many of you know that the groom's family pays for the rehearsal dinner and alcohol served at the reception?

I had to talk to my ex last night as our son is getting married next Sept. about splitting the cost on these two things. He was, or pretended to be, completely floored that he had to come up with any money for the wedding. But then, he's always liked to show up for things that he didn't have to pay for! [Big Grin]

I wondered if I was the only one who knew these traditions. Oh, when I called I got my ex sister in law by mistake and we talked for about 30 minutes. It was great!