1930’s Bridegroom’s Financial Duties

The bridegroom of nearly a century ago, needed to buy a wedding present for the bride which was something for her personal use, jewelry if he could afford it…

Question: What expenses are traditionally born by the groom?

Answer: The groom pays for: 

• The engagement ring, 

• A wedding present for the bride which should be something for her personal use, jewelry if he can afford it, 

• The wedding ring, 

• The bachelor supper, 

• The marriage license, gifts to the best man and ushers, 

• The best man and ushers’ wedding ties, gloves and boutonnieres, 

• The bride's bouquet, 

• The clergyman's fee, 

• And all expenses of the wedding trip.–

 –Imperial Valley Press, 1931

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