Guy vs. Girl's family - who foots the bill

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Re: Guy vs. Girl’s family - who foots the bill

@Mezhgan

In our culture, traditionally, it is the guy (note, the guy himself, not the guy’s family) that is expected pay for all of the expenses related to the wedding, including the engagement party, mehndi, and wedding. In short, everything. These days, it is common for both sides to contribute to the wedding, but it is not really divided equally. The guy is still expected to shoulder the majority of the expenses (as not doing so implies that he cannot provide for his future wife). Even if the girl does contribute, it is usually limited to things related to herself, such as the dresses, shoes, accessories (though not jewellery), hair and makeup and things of that nature.

In regards to children’s birth and upbringing, it is the parents of the child (the parents themselves, not their families) that are expected to cover the expenses related to the child. To my knowledge, there are not any specifications as to exactly who should pay for what for the child.

I have heard the pushtoon families are like this too. Afghan culture, in this regard, makes a lot of sense.

I don’t think the Pakistani families are like this.