what should bridesmaids pay for in a wedding?

Answer 1

i had to pay for dress, hair and makeup (we could do our own hair and makeup if we wanted) the bride paid for shoes and jewelry

Answer 2

Usually just the dressed and the shoes. Usually the brides give the jewlry to be worn at the wedding as a gift or the bridesmaids wear thier own. The maid of honor generally hosts a shower and the rest of the bridesmaids kick in typically - though not always.

Answer 3

Be prepared to pay for everything. That's the best advice I can give anyone who's accepting the role of being a bridesmaid. This includes, but is not limited to, dress (including alterations), shoes (and applicable dye job, if necessary!), hair, makeup, jewelry, a gift for the bride at her shower, a wedding gift and part of the cost of her bachelorette party (if she has one!). Also, if any travel arrangements need made, be prepared to pay for those as well.

In a nutshell, the best advice I can give you is to expect nothing. Some brides will foot the cost of one or more of the expenses listed above - but that's entirely dependent on the bride and her financial situation!

Answer 4

Your bridesmaids should pay for their own dress and shoes, a wedding gift, and if they want their hair done or makeup done... now if you want them to go to someone to get their hair and makeup done with everyone then you should pay for that. . . Most brides give the jewelry they want them to wear as the gift so that way you know everyone has the same thing... When you asked them to stand up and they said yes they know that they are going to have to pay for some stuff... Good luck~

Answer 5

Hi in this day and age nobody pays for anything the bridesmaids wear.My bridesmaid at my wedding paid for their own dresses of my choice but i made sure they all liked it as well,they bought there wn shoes,i got their hair and make up done but only because i got a lady that rus her own salon to come too my place and do everyone but the only thing you have to do or pay for them is a thankyou gift cause they dont have too be a bridsmaid if they dont want too and most would be honoured anyway.

Answer 6

The bridesmaids and groomsmen are supposed to pay for the dresses and tuxes but if you want to pay for some (or most) of the cost, you can. If you know some of your bridesmaids/groomsmen are a little short on cash, you can step in and help out if you and your fiance have the money. Bridesmaids/groomsmen usually know they have to pay for the outfits, but if they are clueless, let them know by giving them a price (this wouldn't be considered rude as, traditionally, they are supposed to pay). Or you could go to each person, individually and confidentially, and ask if they need help paying and help them out without letting the rest of the party know (they could get jealous and/or defensive about having to pay when others didn't).

Answer 7

the dress u wear and the wedding shower u know the one u have before u get married and if u can't afford it then get together with the best man n ask if he wants to throw a jack n jill wedding shower actually I think it might b called something else but not sure but it's the party when usually the women go out on the town with the bride to b n some go to a strip joint etc n the men a lot of the times do the same thing.

Answer 8

Depends. Some people think its rude to ask others to pay to be in your wedding, some think nothing of it when they're asked, because thats what they assume is how it works. I had 4 bridesmaids and they were asked to pay for their dresses. I bought them their jewelry (which also served as their attendants gift) hair and makeup was optional, I made them all appointments and if they later wanted to do their own they had to call to cancel their appointment in their name. They all had shoes from prior formal occasions that matched the dresses and were in good condition so no one had the costs of new shoes. also I paid for their flowers. So it was the dress basically, and those who wanted professional hair/makeup. The dresses were only $128.00 Good luck.

Answer 9

the ones I was in I paid for my dress, hair, I did my own makeup and it looked better than those who paid 90 to look like clowns, paid for the bachelorette party and have to buy a bridal shower gift and give money on the day of the wedding. I'm so glad I'm not evil and putting my friends through this crap, all they are paying for is a $150 dress.

Answer 10

I personally don't believe they should pay for anything but their own gowns. Even then, that is a very nice thank you gift to give them, by buying their dress. They are doing you a favor by being in the wedding, they help you plan and coordinate, but they don't pay for the wedding.

Answer 11

My bridesmaids are paying for their dresses and their shoes. I'm paying for their hair and make-up, along with the jewlery. They are also going to all pitch in for the Bridal shower.