Manda Wants To Know:
I always thought th bride and groom pay for the dresses, hair and make up, but some people say they should pay…what do you think?
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That’s absolutely up to the bride and groom. Traditionally, the bridesmaids and groomsmen pay for their own outfits (this includes the MOH and BM). However, if the bride and groom want to pay for everything (or even simply help out) as a gift to their attendants, they most certainly can.
My girls paid for their own gowns. However I paid for their jewelry and put the jewelry in a jewelry box that was engraved with their initials. I handed them out beautifully wrapped and gave them as their attendants gifts at the rehearsal dinner.
Bridesmaids pay for their dresses but if the bride wants them to wear something expensive, she should either chip in or pay for it. Bridesmaids shouldn’t have to pay for both their hair and make-up, the bride should pay one and the bridesmaid should pay the other. The bridesmaids pay for their shoes but the bride usually buys their jewellery. If the bride is really well off then she should pay for all the bridesmaids things. Also she should always consider the bridesmaids finances when asking them to pay for things and the bride should never ask them too pay for anything that will put too much of a strain on the BM money because it will cause tension in the relationship.
I am only have one BM and she is paying for her dress, shoes and nails while I am paying for her bag, hair and make-up on the day (if she wants a trial for these she has to pay) and jewellery which I think is very reasonable for her.
PS. I should also add that yes it is considered an honour to be asked to be bridesmaid, the bride should not make them fork out too much to pay for the ‘honour’ as it takes the honour out of it when you have to pay for dress, shoes, bag, nails, hair, make-up, underwear, plus a gift and bridal shower.
I think my bridesmaids are expecting me to pay for their dresses, but I’m making the dress code quite vague so they can wear what they choose. Our budget is about £2,000 ($4,000), so we’re having to cut back on everything. There’s no way I’m forking out for bridesmaids dresses when I’m trying rent my own because I can’t afford to buy one
Traditionally they take care of their own dresses, like the men take care of their own tuxedos. A lot of times brides will pay to get their bridesmaids’ nails done as a sign of gratitude. It’s considered a great honor to be a part of someone’s wedding and is a way to be considerate to the bride’s family.
The bride’s family typically pays for the ceremony and reception, and to fly in the groom’s closest relatives while the groom’s family takes care of the rehearsal dinner.
It really depends on where you live and what you can afford.
For instance, brides in the UK generally pay for their ‘maids dresses, based on what I’ve heard.
In the US, usually the ‘maids pay for everything themselves.
In Canada, it seems to be a mix of both depending on the bride. Brides with a larger budget tend to at least make a downpayment on the gowns of her ‘maids. I paid $40 for each girl, and paid for the gown of one ‘maid who was on a strict budget. My girls only had to pay $153 per dress, which is reasonable.
Some brides pay for hair and makeup as well, but that usually only applies if the bride requests a certain “look”.
I gave my bridal party the option of having their makeup done, and I got my friend (a hairdresser) to do everyone’s hair for $20 each (just enough to pay her hotel room).
I think that this is individual. Of course it is best to offer to pay for everything (very appreciated), but if you live in the US or Canada, it is not generally expected.
You might want to discreetly help out any ‘maids for whom money is tight.
Good luck!
not necessarily but i think they should pay for the dresses, hair and make up they can do on their own.
i mean you ARE asking them to be your bridesmaids.
If the bride just requests a general color or style (ie light blue a- line dress, any light blue being ok), then the bridesmaids pay for the dresses (because they can find their own way to get them made or buy them).
If the bride wants to use specific fabric and material (for example, if she wanted a very particular color and for all the bridesmaids to match exactly), but is not particular in terms of which dressmaker does it, then she must provide that fabric and the bridesmaids find and pay for their own dressmaker.
If the bride requires a specific dress or dressmaker for the bridesmaids, then since she is choosing the dress (and thus the cost), she is supposed to pay for it. The bridesmaids can offer to pitch in. However, paying the full cost is not necessary, especially if they would have chosen a less expensive dress for themselves.
If the bride pays the full cost of the dress, she gets to keep them after the wedding. (not that she’d probably really need all of them…)
Usually the bridesmaids buy their own, the only time I’ve ever seen the bride and groom pay was either if they were both rich, or their bridesmaid couldn’t afford the dress the bride picked out.
I was a bridesmaid at my brothers 2nd wedding back in highschool and I couldn’t fully afford the dress his wife picked. So I paid for half and they paid for half. I thought it was pretty fair.
When I was a bridesmaid at my cousins wedding as my gift she paid for my hair, make up and nails as well as the other brides maids. It was nice gesture but she got the maid of honor a very nice pair of earrings. A very nice pair. I was little envious.
The bridesmaids pay for their own dresses. If you buy your gown at David’s Bridal they will give you coupons for your bridesmaids (between $35 and $50 off their gowns). The bride and groom are not responsible for paying for their wedding party UNLESS they want to.
I used to work at David’s Bridal and every wedding party I ever had (were talking hundreds) the bridesmaids would pay for their own gowns, as well as alterations, and accessories. All the bride does is pick out what style and color she wants.
Most people now a days understand how expensive it is to have a wedding and are honored to be part of the ceremony so they’re willing to pay their way. If a bride offers her bridesmaid with the chance to be part of her party and be such a momentous part of her day, her bridesmaid will return the gratitude with paying for her own dress.
It’s always a tradition for a bride to give her bridesmaids jewelry before the wedding. I still have the necklace my mom was given when she was a bridesmaid at her sisters wedding. Also, don’t worry about hair. There are salons out there with FULL bridal packages, if they’re too expensive for you to handle alone ask your maids to chip in anywhere between $15 and $35 to help pay for their part of the package.
Good luck!
Traditionally they pay for their own…
But it seems like a bit of a cheek to me to ask them to be your bridesmaid and then say that they have to buy their own dress…
No they pay for there own…Unless the bride offers to pay, i paid for all of my girls…