Small wedding- about 50 people. Small budget.
Who *usually* pays for the dresses?
2007-10-10 12:34:37 · 30 answers · asked by Squeaker 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
normally no, but don't make them pay a lot of money for ugly dresses, or tell him the color you want their dresses to be and let them pick it out themselves.
2007-10-10 12:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by eliebellie 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The spitefulness this questions has created! Yes normally the bridesmaids, grromsmen pay for their own attire. The bride should be considerate of this and pick a affordable gown. The eason for this as you probably are aware the cost of weddings has gone through the roof. So the happy bride to be.. is typically in this day and age shelling out the entire cost herself. Since the average cost of a wedding is now close to $30,000 ask her closest friends and family to buy a 100-150 dollar dress is not unreasonable. Personally I feel the bride should find something the bridesmaids will wear again, or even let them pick out their own in the proper color ( or colors) Now back to the comments about the cheap 30-40 dollar gift.. what was not mentioned is the bride normally pays for accomadations and travel. So while the brides maid might have to pay for a dress, the bride normally pays for her plane tickets and hotel. (much more than 100-150 dollars) In addition being a bridesmaid is a great honor. This friend is telling you you are so important to me I want you to stand with me when i get married, and usually when this is the case you will want her to stand with you when you get married. Now when you are paying for all the stuff involved in a wedding.. don't you think you would appreciate her paying for her dress. I am not saying that if you know that your bridesmaid is having a rough time finacially that you should buy the dress, because she can't afford it. And to the person who was so bitter about the whole deal... you can say no. No one is forcing you. The bride will find someone else who will be more than happy to do it... btw some woman just sold the right to be one of her brides maid to a total stranger on ebay for about $5,000. So being a bridesmaid is still an honor for some people. And the comment about brides being terrified someone will stand up and make them have to pay for the dresses...I am not terrified at all, because my real friends will do it for me like i have done for them. If they complain about the 60 bucks they weren't really my friend to begin with and don't derserve the honor.
2016-05-21 01:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Traditionally yes the bridesmaids would buy them. My best friend is buying them all for her wedding if they are under a certain price. Over and we will have to pay a portion. Our shoes, hair, and what not will be coming out of our pockets though. It all depends on what the bride decides. And a tip, if you decide to buy the dresses don't look in bridal shops. Unless something is on sale you most likely won't find anything under $100. Not sure when the wedding date is but around prom time is great for shopping. Tons of dresses and sales.
2007-10-13 15:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by Nyx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bridesmaids pay for there own dresses so when picking out your dresses for them try to keep that in mind and not be too outrageous with the price. They also pay for the matching shoes and any accessories you require (pocketbook, shawl etc.) However it is nice at the rehearsal dinner to thank your bridesmaids by giving them a gift and a lovely card expressing your gratitude. Maybe apiece of jewelry you want them to wear on your wedding day, perfume, or a gift certificate to get a massage. Good luck!
2007-10-10 12:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Usually: The bridesmaids buy their own gowns.
Unless the bride has offered to buy the gown, when the bridesmaids accepts the job of being in the bridal party, they are also accepting the expense of gown with alterations, shoes, hair, makeup, and accessories. If the bridesmaid can not afford these costs..(sometimes upwards of $350 when all is said and done) then the bridesmaid must tell the bride up front...and most likely will need to decline the request of being in the bridal party.
~Kat
2007-10-11 02:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by Kat 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Usually the MOH or the bridesmaids. Sometimes the bride pays but not all the time. Ask the bridesmaids if they'd be willing to pay for the dresses, unless you really want to buy them.
2007-10-10 12:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by Jasmine 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
In the US it seems to be that the bridesmaids pay for their own dress.
In the UK it is more traditional for the person who is paying for the wedding to pay for the bridesmaid dresses.
Customs differ all over the world, I'd advise sticking with whatever is your local custom so as not to cause offence.
2007-10-10 23:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In my wedding I'm paying for them, as I couldn't possibly make the BM and MOH pay for it.
But everyone is different, I've been to many weddings where the BM and MOH have paid for their dresses.
I think in your case, small budget and limited number of people then you should get them to pay for it - there are a lot of places you can go now to get really nice dresses and reasonable prices, and I am sure that they wont mind, especially if they can wear it again sometime.
good luck :-)
2007-10-10 13:15:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, the bridesmaids pay for their own dresses, shoes etc.
Side note, if you want them to have a specific hairdo or jewelry, the bride SHOULD chip in. If they want to get their hair done by their own choice, it's their concern.
2007-10-10 12:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by LoLo 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's 2007 and if the bride can afford it then she can pay for it,but if she can't and you are her friend then help a sister out and buy your own dress. So she can walk down the aisle in peace with out that to worry over. FRIEND
2007-10-10 13:15:59 · answer #10 · answered by rylwear 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My wedding... the MOH and BM paid for their own dresses and shoes. I did treat them to pedicures, lunch, jewelry and to get their hair done the day of the wedding. I only had three girls - and they are my best of friends... just depends on what you want to do for them, but yes, they pay for the dresses.
2007-10-10 14:05:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋