im getting married in a little over a year and im not sure what the general thing is when it comes to your bridesmaids and the dresses etc what do i pay for and whatdo they pay for, if anything?
2006-11-08 14:45:13 · 31 answers · asked by nicci2381 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I went shopping with my bridesmaids and we all decided on a dress together so they were buying dresses that they knew they could use again. I chose the colour and they chose the design. Because it was an Aussie Summer Wedding they all chose a knee length summery dress. I bought them all earrings and necklaces as pressies and they looked so beautiful. Don't be afraid to do something different!
2006-11-08 16:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have about fifteen bridesmaid dresses in my closet and I have paid for everyone of them. Some of them I like and some of them I do not. It is part of the agreement, but be nice do not go for a dress that cost a fortune. You can get some really awesome dresses for under $100.
You as the bride should purchase a gift for them. The best gift I received was matching earrings and necklaces, that happened to match the dresses set it off really well. Your gift should be at least $50/ brides made on a budgeted wedding.
2006-11-08 23:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by live4logan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a bridesmaid 3x I paid for all 3 ugly dresses, but usually the bride will buy some sort of accesory to wear as a gift. Matching earrings and/or necklace. One bought all the bridesmaids shoes.
2006-11-08 22:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by WriterChic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bridesmaids pay for their own dresses. For sure. Sometimes the bride can give the bridesmaids something (like tanning or getting their nails done) but this is certainly not required.
2006-11-08 22:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by Amilucky0707 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am getting married in January of 2007 and my maid of honor and brides maids have to pay for their dress, shoes and accessories. Where I live, that is how it is normally done because the bridesmaid is participating in your ceremony out of love for you. Once you do not have really expensive dresses, your bridesmaids should be able to afford everything. Good luck and congratulations.
2006-11-09 10:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by martini_40727 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that in the past Brides paid for it. But, nowadays the bridesmaid pays for it. Thats why it is so nice to ask the bridesmaid what style she likes or give them choices within a colour.
Most brides I have known paid for earrings or a necklace for their gift to the bridesmaid.
2006-11-09 00:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by Cariad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having been a bridesmaid several times over, I know what a pain it is to buy a dress that's not something you would have picked out for yourself. If you can afford to, I would definitely suggest paying for the dresses or go to Ann Taylor Loft or something similar to it and pick out dresses that the girls will wear more than once. Your summer wedding will definitely make this a possibility.
2006-11-08 22:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by anster 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been a bridesmaid once and maid of honour 3 times. All of the times we bought our own dresses, shoes and paid for our hair to be done. I was lucky in the fact that most of my dresses haven't been that expensive and we all looked great. The last wedding I was in (March this year) The Bride and I both wore strapless tops and gypsy skirts with decortive thongs. We paid all up aroup $60.00 for our clothes and I think I paid around $30 for my hair, we did our own make up and my friend and I looked great. It's up to you on how formal you want to be. I'm using my colonial dancing as a background for my wedding and the dress can be worn afterwards for when I go dancing. The best part of my wedding is that I have 2 lots. In one I don't have to worry what I wear as I'll be topless as this is his country's tradition.
Good luck for the future and may God bless your reunion.
2006-11-09 09:42:12 · answer #8 · answered by Aunty Jules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bridesmaids pay for their shoes, hair, outfits etc but it is ill-mannered to demand that they get a dress of your choice if it is very expensive. Remember, it's your wedding and while they are no doubt happy for you, they don't want to spend all their savings on your big day. You choose the colour and give guidance on style - and go with themt o help them choose something they like.
It is also traditional for the bridegroom to buy a token of appreciation for the bridesmaids' assistance to the bride. My brother-in-law bought some tasteful earrings for each of us that we wore on the day with our dresses.
2006-11-09 02:53:53 · answer #9 · answered by Nat R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My bridesmaids paid for their own dresses and shoes (and any accessories). However, I did make sure that the dresses were not too expensive, and I gave anyone an advance notice so they knew what to expect to pay. No one had a problem...I've been in a few weddings myself and I've always paid for my own dress.
2006-11-08 23:20:19 · answer #10 · answered by Isla14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋