Who pays for the wedding if one partner has more money than the other?

There is no rule about who pays when one partner has more money. The fairest approach is to have an honest conversation early on, before any bookings are made. You might agree that the partner with more money pays a larger share, or that you split everything equally and choose a wedding you can both afford on the lower income. Both are valid. What matters is that the arrangement feels fair to both of you and that no one feels pressured or taken advantage of. If the wealthier partner wants to pay for more, that is generous, but it should be offered freely, not expected. It can help to talk about what the wedding means to each of you and what you are willing to prioritise. For example, one of you might care more about the venue, the other about the food. You could each take responsibility for the areas you care about most, regardless of income. Avoid keeping score. A wedding is a shared event, and the goal is to start your marriage without money arguments. If you are struggling to agree, a neutral friend or a financial adviser can help you talk it through.