My bridesmaids are all flying in from far away to be at the wedding. DF and I decided to pay for the dresses- Im going to buy them and ship them to the women (theyre all in other countries and dont have the store near them where I am buying the dresses from).
If Im buying the dresses, is it ok to let the bridesmaids pay to have their dressed altered? I know usually bridesmaids buy their own dresses, but these ladies are paying a lot to come to our wedding spo we thought we should pay for them.
Should I send them money with the dresses to have them altered, or let them pay for it?
No rude answers please.
2007-10-16 13:06:03 · 17 answers · asked by Squeaker 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Most people that are in the wedding party plan on buying their dresses, these women (especially if they are flying form other countries) will be more than greatful for the gift of the dress. They will likely not complain about having to alther them. Just make sure you get all their measurements, its very important you get something close in size so that there is little altering to do and so that they can alter the dress without changing something important in it.
Liek I said they will be baffled that you bought them the dress and that wil be enough, maybe include a note of thanks for their genorosity of traveling and spending all the money to begin with. They wont mind doing the altering.
2007-10-16 17:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't send money with them. Alterations vary so much in cost and they may even end up either not needing them or having a family friend do them. It's too hard to guess on that kind of thing. If you did decide to pay, I would have them send you a copy of the bill.
P.S. Since you are being so generous with the dresses, don't feel you have to give expensive jewelry or anything like that as a bridesmaid gift.
2007-10-16 16:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by PixdeeArtist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I purchased my bridesmaids dresses as well for the same reasons. But if they needed alterations I would let them pay for it. When people agree to stand up they should understand what they are getting into, and if they can not handle the financial commitment they should talk to you about it.
2007-10-16 15:15:03 · answer #3 · answered by The time has come 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bridesmaids are typically responsible for not only their dresses and accessories but any travel expenses as well. Paying for their dresses is generous enough. It's fine to let them know they'll have to pay for the alterations.
2007-10-16 14:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by Jasmine808 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have the exactly same situation. I am buying the dress for the brides maids because they are in living in other countries. I think it's okay to let them pay for the alteration. That's what I'm going to do~
2007-10-16 16:43:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are so sweet to pay for the dresses. As a mother of two up coming weddings this year...it is perfectly acceptable for your bridesmaids to pay for thier own alterations.
2007-10-16 13:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by Shelly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's fine to allow the bridesmaids to pay for their own alterations. Especially since you saved them a lot of money buying the dresses, that was very generous of you.
Good luck!
2007-10-16 13:32:36 · answer #7 · answered by Reba 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think its fine to let them pay for their own alterations. You are being very helpful to their finances by paying for the dresses. Besides, every place charges different prices for alterations, so you'd have no clue how much to spend. Just try to get close to their size and you've done more then enough. Use that extra money on your honeymoon! : )
2007-10-16 13:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by steph z 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm having a holiday spot wedding ceremony, so its basically a splash diverse. My bridesmaids are procuring their own shoes and garments. i'm procuring the flower ladies gown. i'm additionally procuring their hair and make as much as be carried out on the day of, i'm additionally renting a house for all of them to stay at for a week, i'm additionally procuring 3 condo autos for the entire bridal occasion and fogeys condo autos. I additionally allowed the bridesmaids to %. out their own outfits, I basically chosen the colour fabrics and length, such as you probably did. My bridesmaids are no longer throwing me a shower, my aunt is, so all they're procuring is their gown which i chanced on for $a hundred and fifty and their airplane fare, from Detroit to San Diego. i'm additionally getting them an quite wonderful present. i think of that interior the top they're quite paying under maximum bridesmaids do in non-holiday spot weddings.
2016-10-09 09:13:13 · answer #9 · answered by pickford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's perfectly OK to tell them that you'll pay for the dresses, but they are responsible for the alterations.
Buying their dresses is above and beyond what you're required to do for them. It's quite generous.
2007-10-16 13:08:54 · answer #10 · answered by BeatriceBatten 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋