In America, bridesmaids generally pay for their own dresses. In some other countries, this is not the case.
4 and no, I am not buying their dresses
I have 5 (3 friends, a sister, and sister-in-law-to-be!). Not buying their dresses, but it's their only expense and I'm insisting they don't get us a gift.
Two attendants, one male and one female. So it could be either two, one, or none (because the only female attendant was a maid of honor), depending on how you count. And I allowed our one female attendant to wear a dress she got as MOH for another wedding, so neither she nor we paid for a new dress.
Traditionally in the US, a BM pays for her own dress. In the UK, the couple pays for all the BM dresses.
I'm stuck between having none or having one and I am not buying their dresses. I will buy jewelry and maybe nails if they want them done.
6 bridesmaids including 2 MOHs.
I am not buying their dresses. We chose a black convertible wrap dress. I am purchasing the tube top extra with the dress about 10$pp.
I am having 6 :) I am not buying their dresses and we're also doing convertible dresses. I'll buy their jewelery though and paying for manis and pedis
5. Three best friends, his sister (I have no sisters) and one friend that I met through FI, he was friends with her before he met me. And I will be paying for the shipping for their dresses, and Im asking that they give me an older pair of comfortable shoes that I will glitter for them, so in a sense Im covering their shoes.
I'm having four and I'm buying all their outfits (one's a guy, so I'm paying for his suit hire). They get to choose their dresses too, so hopefully they'll get something they can wear again :)
All but one of them struggle financially, so I figure I should help them out - I'd rather that they're able to stand up with me on the special day, than feel that they can't because of money issues.
5 - and I gave 2 of them $75 beause the other girls' moms paid for their dresses.
3 or 4 (haven't asked the last girl yet, I'm waiting to see her in person). Two of them are my sisters and I will be buying just their dresses.
I'm having 3 bridesmaids im not buying their dresses n im glad theyre ok with it because I thought it was custom for poeple to buy their bridesmaids's dressed
I am having one MOH. We are having such a small bridal party because 1) I don't have that many girl friends! I had thought about asking a couple close guy friends, and 2) My FI only really wanted one Best Man/Groomsman.
And because I only have one lady in my bridal party, I'm giving her "purple" and she can get whatever dress she wants. And if she already has one in purple, then all the better!
I had 6 (5 girls and 1 guy - lil sis/MOH, cousin MT, SIL M, SIL A, SIL S, and BFF B). The girls bought their own dresses ($80 ea) and the guy rented his own suit ($100).
I'm having 2. We made an agreement that if they find a dress under $50 (I'm not requiring that they're the same dress) then they'll buy them. And if they want something more than that, then I'll pay half.
I have 7, and I'm also not paying for their dresses: my mom is making them, and they're paying her back for the material (but we're purposely keeping it under $50 for them, and it's their only major expense). I would LOVE to pay for our girl's dresses as well, but on a $5,000 budget that just isn't possible.
I am having 6, and I'm not sure yet whether I'm buying their dresses. I'm thinking of paying half
3...they are going to buy their dresses, but I intend to spoil them rotten...
I'm having 5 and will be paying for their dresses. No way I'd expect them to pay for a dress they'll probably never wear again- but it's not customary for bridesmaids to pay where I'm from anyway.
4 and no I am not buying their dresses. When I was in bridal parties, no one bought my dress. And I wouldn't expect them to.
I have 5 and they are choosing and purchasing their own dresses (or using one they already have.) In my opinion, if the bride choses a dress, pair of shoes, hairstyle, etc, she should pay for it.
I have 5 and I am not paying for their dresses. However, they are either using something they already own (one or two) or buying something they like and will actually wear again, whatever price point they are comfortable spending. I picked a color that all of them like and wear on a regular basis as well.
2 bridesmaids, and yes, I bought their dresses. BUT, I don't think anyone should have to.
I have 3 and 2 purchased their dresses I bought the other one's dress because she is in a difficult financial spot right now and trying to raise 5 kids by herself.
6, and no im not buying dresses. I will be paying for hair, makeup, and hotel rooms though - I'm trying to keep it as low cost as possible.
I'm having 10 and no I won't be purchasing their dresses for them!
I was going to have 10. Two dropped out early, one because she decided she just didn't want to be a bridesmaid and the other because she lives in another country and wasn't able to make it. Then about 4 weeks before the wedding the bridesmaid that threw me my shower had to drop out for personal reasons - she had a lot going on with her family and I believe she had grandparent in the hospital (she was vague on the details). In the end I had 7, plus my sister and 2 sisters in law, who weren't considered bridesmaids since in my culture the sisters and sisters in law are considered special from the beginning, and friends and cousins are usually designated as bridesmaids.
eta: my 7 girls bought their own dresses and matched. My sister and 2 sisters in law also bought their own dresses. They wore a different color than the bridesmaids and picked their own dresses.
7 in my party, 2 MOH. My dad bought my sisters, his parents bought his sisters, and the other girls all bought their own dresses ($119). I bought necklace and earrings as their gift and for shoes I said any Silver shoe they r comfortable with so hopefully they can wear them again. My sister (shes 16) loves the dress and wants to wear it to prom. lol
I am just starting to plan my wedding but my BM's and I came to an agreement that they are paying for their own dresses, they discussed it with each other and set their own budget- BUT if we find something that is to die for over their $x-dollar budget, I would pay the difference for them. Seems like a nice compromise since I will only have 3 girls with me.
I'm having 3 bridesmaids and 2 bridesmen. I will not be buying any of their clothing except the ties for the guys and possibly jewelry for the girls.
I have 4 bridesmaids, 1 MOH (sister), and 1 jr. bridesmaid (niece). I didn't pay for any of their dresses but they were only $60. Even though the BM dress is not my ideal dress for the ladies, I wanted to keep it cheap since we are having a destination wedding. It's a dress from Ann Taylor so I know they can wear it again.
I have having 5 bridesmaids and 2 jr bridesmaids. My mom is making their dresses and depending on how kuch they cost I may be paying for part of their dresses. I would like to keep costs for their dresses for them under $100 so anything over I am willing to fork over as part of my gift to them.
I had 3 bridesmaids and they all paid for their own dress and did not expect me to pay for it.
I had 3 bridesmaids and a maid of honor. They did not pay for their own dresses, but I asked for their budgets before I picked dresses and other accessories to make sure that they were comfortable.
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Are you buying their dresses?