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.
Groom and family pay for the complete honeymoon. Bride and family pay for all wedding photos and video. Bride's or groom's family plans and hosts the engagement party; if there's more than one, the bride's family hosts the first one. Groom's family plans and hosts the rehearsal dinner.