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.
In some instances, the groom's family will pay for the rehearsal dinner costs. It is also common for the groom's family to pay for tuxedo rental for the groomsmen. But none of these are rules per se. Talk it over with each family to see what works best for you.