who should pay for the brides main dresses and their hairdos for a wedding?

Question

my best friend is getting married next year in june. she wants to know who should pay for the dresses and their hairdos? does she have to do it or do the maids have to do it individually? thanks

Answer 1

The bridesmaids are responsible for paying for their own hair, makeup and attire. Occasionally, the bride with pay for everything for her attendants if she can afford it. This is a very rare occurrence.

Good luck!

Answer 2

As you can see, normally the bridesmaids pay for their own dresses and hair and make-up - HOWEVER, the bride needs to keep several things in perspective. One, the financial situation of each bridesmaid - to include how far they are coming to be a part of "her big day" and not overtax those finances. Two, whether she is asking her bridal chums to buy a dress they will never in their life wear again - and, if so, CHANGE HER MIND. Three, it might be nice to see if she can cut some deal with some salon for a group rate and she might even bring the bridesmaids into the decision so they don't feel put upon. Take a look at the URL below for some horror stories in this regard.

Answer 3

Tradition states that all expenses for the bridal party (including dresses, hair, shoes, travel, hotel, etc) should be paid by the bride/bride's family.

I've been in over a dozen weddings and seen it all: some where the bride's family paid for EVERYTHING: dress, shoes, bags, plane tickets, hotel, taxis, etc. Have been in some where the bride's family paid for the dress or the hair-do and have been in some where I paid for everthing.

However, as people begin to wait later and later to get married, they are more often paying for their own weddings which means the bridesmaid pays for her own expenses.

If the bride/her family can afford it, they should pay for the expenses (at least the dress and shoes). If they can't afford to pay for everything, they should offer to split the cost.

A bridesmaid should not be Required to get her hair done unless the bride is paying for it. If the bride wants you to get your hair done, she should offer to at least split the cost or tell you you don't have to. If you want to do it on your own, that's great and you pay for it. I've also been in a wedding where the bride had a hairdresser come the church and anyone who wanted to get their hair done had the option and the cost was $20.

It's very common now for the bridesmaids to have to pay for all of their own costs. If bridesmaids have to pay for everything, the bride should be sensitive and discuss with them what they can afford and go from there in picking out dresses that are affordable and/or can be worn again.

Also remember, that as bridesmaids, you are responsible for the costs of the bridal shower, bachelorette party and a wedding gift.

Good luck and look forward to a beautiful wedding.

Answer 4

Bridesmaids usually pay for their own dresses, shoes, hair and makeup. I've never heard of the Bride and Groom paying for the wedding party's attire. However, the Groom's family usually treats the wedding party to dinner the night before, and the Bride and Groom should buy each member of the wedding party a small gift to show their appreciation.

Answer 5

Hi Corina,

For my wedding I decided this should not be a dilemma - we made each others dresses, make-up and hairdos. Believe me we really had fun. We were four - my sister, my cousin and my partner's cousin and myself ofcourse.

If the wedding is in the june then you have ample time to start working on your own designs from now. When the dresses are done, then you can practice on hairdos and make-up.

Answer 6

I've been a bridesmaid 4 times, and all 4 I paid for my own dress and hairdo. I am also getting married myself, and the girls are paying for thier own dresses and hairdo's. However they will all receive gifts from myself in appreciation for all they will do.

Answer 7

It is standard for the bride or the brides parents to buy the dresses, I would say that it is up to the individual brides maids if they want to get their hair done, paying to get your own hair done is the least the bridesmaids could do for the bride to clelbrate her special day.

Answer 8

will i am getting married my self soon. I am paying for the brides maid dresses but they are going to pay for their on hairdos. or it mite be the other way around but i am going to pay for some thing because i asked them to be in the wedding.

Answer 9

The bridemaids pay for the dresses, but the bride could pay for their hair if she wants them all done a certain way. The bride usually gets the accessories for the bridesmaids as a gift of thanks, so I would think that if the hair perfectly done in a specific way is something that is important to her she could give that also.

Answer 10

The bride can opt to pay for this, but it's usually more common for the bridesmaids to be responsible for their dresses, their hair & make-up, the showers, and their shoes. Sometimes the bride will give them the hair&make-up as a gift/thank you, but it's not required.