Many people believe that hospice care is only appropriate in the last days or weeks of life. Yet Medicare states that it can be used as much as 6 months before death is anticipated. And those who have lost loved ones say that they wish they had called in hospice care sooner.
Traditionally, the parents of the groom take care of a few of the expenses including: the marriage license, officiant's fee, corsages, boutonnieres, the bride's bouquet, groomsmen gifts, liquor, and the reception DJ or band. And the bride's parents pay for everything else.
Here's an easy checklist to help you decide who pays for what. The bride and groom (and/or their parents) are expected to pay for: 1  The wedding reception (whether it's a five-course meal or a beer-and-burgers bash). 2  A rehearsal dinner. 3  A welcome party. 4  A morning-after brunch (a friend or family member may volunteer to host this for you as a gift).