Is the bride-to-be responsible for purchasing the dresses for her bridesmaids/maid of honor? Or it that up to the ladies once they know what dress the bride picks out?
2006-06-14 16:33:36 · 22 answers · asked by angie lou 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It's DEFINITELY up to the bridemaids/maid of honor to pay for their OWN dresses. You shouldn't feel guilty at all for having them pay for their own dress. I know I got married last October and all these thoughts go through your mind what if they don't agree with me but you know what at the end of the day it's YOUR DAY, YOUR WEDDING. People are always going to be opinionated. Don't worry it will all fall into place.
2006-06-14 18:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mayelita 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually, the members of the wedding party (bridesmaids and maids of honor included) pay for their own dresses and is considered their gift to the bride already. Sometimes, the bride just tells them the cloth and the color motif of the entire wedding and recommends a couturier so it would be up to the bridesmaid to go on her own. Better clear these things up with the bride so that you'll know if you have to pick up the dress on your own or she wants all the bridesmaids to have similar dresses.
2006-06-14 23:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by Trillian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, the bride picks the dresses (with or without input from the bridesmaids) and the bridesmaids pay for their own dress and shoes if needed. The bride also traditionally gets a gift for each of the bridesmaids too - a piece of jewelry or whatever - to thank them and commemorate the day.
2006-06-15 01:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally up to the bride and how her money situation is. Back in the day the brides parents paid for all that stuff, but today it seems more bridesmaids are paying for their own. Ya have to remember they have the right to say "no, cant do it." or "Sorry i cant pay for the dress." Its the BRIDES choice
2006-06-14 23:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by clarivee82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dresses are moderatly priced the bridesmaids pay. If the bride insists on something very pricy she would usually pay for half for so. Some brides choose to pay for the dresses, but that's their choice. It's usually the bridesmaid's place to pay. When it comes to shoes, hair and make-up. That is different. If the bride insists you get it done, she should pay. If she offers to make your appointment but it's not mandatory, then you would pay. It's your choice.
2006-06-15 10:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by rdnkchic2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I know, it should be the bride's family who should cover the costs of the gowns of her bridesmaids and maid of honor, specially when a motif and definite/uniformed styles are to be used. Anyways, if need be, maybe you can talk to your bride party and ask their suggestions and comments on the matter.
2006-06-15 04:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jo Ann 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the bridesmaids and maid of honor's responsibility to pay for the gowns.
2006-06-14 23:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by Izzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time it is up to the bridal party to pay for their own dresses.. you could offer to buy their accesories etc... BUT... as far as picking out a dress, let the girl that would be hardest to fit choose the style of the dress. From past experience, I have been forced to wear a few horrid gowns that did nothing for my figure so to speak... Give up a little control and let them choose... you can still dictacte the color, but let them choose the style.
2006-06-14 23:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by julianna76301 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on how much money you have. if you can afford to buy everything then you can but i was just a brides maid for a friend and we payed for our own dress and shoes. she payed for hair makeup and jewellery.
As for the dress she chose the colour but we all decided on what style, one that suited all of us and she also wanted one that we would be able to wear again.
Congrats and good luck on your decisions and the wedding
2006-06-15 01:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once again, traditionally the bride should pay for the dresses, hair, shoes, make up - the works but nowadays all this has changed. If you are INVITED to be in someones wedding it shouldn't really have to be a burdon on them (eg paying their way).
2006-06-14 23:36:11 · answer #10 · answered by Dasher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋