Attire and dresses?

Question

Would I have to pay for all the dresses for the people standing up in my wedding??

what about the guys 2???

Answer 1

The weddings I've been in we usually pay for our dresses and alterations ourselves. It seems to be tradition for the bride to give her bridesmaids jewelry to wear for the wedding, as a gift at the rehearsal. If you want to get a deal on jewelry, check out http://www.loveofjewels.com. Make sure you check out the july clearance...and the MOST EXPENSIVE ARE 1/2 OFF:0)

Answer 2

It's been done but most people can't afford it. That is why bridesmaids always complain about the hideous dress they paid a fortune for and can not wear again. There are a lot more choices in bridesmaids dresses than there used to be. So you should be able to find something that has potential for more than one use and fits within your bridesmaid's budgets.

If there is one friend in particular who is strapped, you may want to pay for hers or part of it. The tricky part is finding a color and style to flatter different people.

Ushers pay for their own tuxedo rental. Consider their budgets as well when choosing a style.

Enjoy your wedding, the days leading up to it, and all those that follow.

Answer 3

If you have the budget, then it's a nice gesture. If you don't, then the wedding party pays for their own dresses and tuxes. Remember to keep their dresses affordable and in style with the wedding. There's nothing worse than shelling out $250 for an ugly formal dress and the guests show up in shorts and jeans (been there, done that).

Answer 4

No, members of the wedding party should expect to pay for their own clothing, whether purchase or rental. I think a lot of hard feelings would be avoided if brides and grooms prepared a list of expenses and responsibilities beforehand, so that people know exactly what will be expected of them if they agree to be a bridesmaid or groomsman. More than one friendship has ended when a bridemaid, already spending two week's pay for a dress she doesn't like, is told that will also be required to throw a shower, chip in for a bachelorette party, and (at her own expense) have her hair, make-up, and nails done at the bride's favorite salon. To be even handed, I have also seen a bridesmaid have a salon makeover -- cut, color, perm -- and hand the bride the bill.

Answer 5

These days gals have big weddings and have the people in the wedding to pay for their own dresses and tux. That is highly improper. If you cannot afford to pay, then you can't afford to have a big wedding. If you read up on things, you will find it tacky to ask others to pay for your wedding. Have you heard the story about Star Jones Reynolds. Get a good etiquette book and this is a no brain-er.

Answer 6

Part of being in a wedding and excepting that honor is knowing that you have to pay for your own lodging,travel,and attire.

Answer 7

I asked my bridesmaids what their max spending allowance was for their dress. If I find a dress that I like over that price, I will pay the difference, but I will try to keep it in their price range. To me, that's the most reasonable way to handle it.

Answer 8

Definitely not! Your attendants should pay for their own dresses (and if they want to be in your wedding they will not hesitate to purchase what you select). If you are wealthy and want to pay for them then that's your choice.

Answer 9

NO. they pay for their own. Try going to www.thenest.com for great information on wedding planning

Answer 10

No. When you ask people to be in your wedding, if they accept, they are automatically taking on the expenses that they acquire...dress, tux, shoes, hairstyle, etc...