2006-10-06 10:53:27 · 54 answers · asked by Natalie K 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Bridemaids generally pay for all of their own attire, however most brides will give a gift to the bridesmaid for being an attendant as a thank you and many of the brides I have worked with have chosen to assist the bridesmaid with costs as their gift to them.
Brides will occasionally (though not often as expenses are tight enough generally) buy everything for the bridesmaid.
2006-10-06 11:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Bridesmaid pay for their own dress. It might not be the proper etiquette but I think the bride has enough to pay for. The bride should pick a few dresses out and then have the bridesmaids choose the final dress...they are after all the ones wearing the dress all day. As long as the dress is a reasonable price, I don't think there should be a problem with the bridesmaids paying. I had 6 girls in my wedding and no one complained about paying.
2006-10-06 16:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by dmh729 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Only a couple people got this right! Honey, the bridesmaid pays for her own dress. The bride these days has better things to worry about than how she's going to pay for her bridesmaid's dress. Tradition has always been that part of the responsiblity of being a bridesmaid is to except and pay for your own dress. don't let anyone tell you different.
2006-10-06 13:14:10 · answer #3 · answered by colleenjoy79 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, it's the bride - that way the understanding is that by paying for the dress, the bride gets to say what sort of dress she wants her bridesmaids to wear - to fit in with the overalll theme. Of course, I have been a bridesmaid in this position, and had to wear the most ludicrous pride and prejudice style dress with eye-popping decolletage - but didn't mind because the bride provided it, and it was her day (I since sold it on ebay!!) On the other hand, if you have less of a strict theme, or have bridesmaids who have strong ideas or challenging figures - and they find something which you both like, but they choose, and will wear again, then it is reasonable for the bridesmaid to pay for it. The only golden rule is to be absolutely clear up front whose responsibility it is, and then you won't have any unnecessary misunderstandings. Good luck!
2006-10-07 02:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Behavin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi usually the brides, or brides father pays for the dress if you want them to be your bridesmaid. But im sure if you and your partenet are paying for everything and you are on a bit of a budget then may be they should pay for there own but the thing is if you want them to wear what you want them to wear them maybe you will have to pay.Unless you want them look all different.You will work it out in the end dont stress to much over it though just do what you think is best.
2006-10-07 03:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been in several weddings and as a bridesmaid I had to pay for my dress and shoes. The next wedding I am in the bride's parents have paid for half the dress. So I am still paying for my dress.
Brides who are have the funds to pay for the bridal parties dresses are not as common anymore.
2006-10-07 03:18:35 · answer #6 · answered by deltazeta_mary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally the bride. Though many brides today opt to foist the bill onto their bridesmaids. It is a bit rude to expect your closest friends and family to pay for a ridiculous looking dress in some crazy color that flatters none & they will never wear again.
On the other hand, if buying the dresses is out of the brides reach the bride should be considerate and have the bridesmaids help her find economical dresses the bridesmaids might actually be able to reuse. A good example of this is the Ann Taylor celebrations collection. They average about $100 - $200 which should fit even the leanest budget.
BTW - Congradulations
2006-10-06 11:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
A bridesmaid or groomsman is always expected pay for their own attire- the bridesmaid dress/ tuxedo and shoes.
The only exception is if the bride/groom purchases the dress as a gift. if that is the case they will let you know. Otherwise you will be picking up the tab.
2006-10-06 11:03:27 · answer #8 · answered by treday25 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually the bridesmaid pays for her own dress. However, if a bride can afford to and wants to offer any financial assistance, that is a nice gesture.
2006-10-06 17:04:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traditionaly the bridesmaids pay for their own dresses and accessories for the wedding. If they can't do it themselves they are supposed to decline the offer of being a bridesmaid. A lot of times the bride will buy the accessories as part of their gift to them.
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2006-10-06 12:02:40 · answer #10 · answered by vancie121 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋