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Mrs.Shell
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Who pays for the bridesmaids dresses?

Mrs.Shell, on March 7, 2016 at 2:13 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 28

My mom and I are talking about who should pay for what. My parents have said they'd pay for pretty much everything... I'm now hearing that they want us to help. Which I'm fine with. But she still wants to pay for the bridesmaids dresses. I feel like they can pay for it on there own. It's pretty casual and country wedding so I want just simple day dresses. I feel like I can tell my bridesmaids to pay for it. But my mom doesn't think so. So who is really supposed to pay for it. We aren't rich or have good money. So money might be an issue later on... what have ya'll done for your bridesmaids. Did you pay for them or did they pay for there own? Help please!!

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Latest activity by LizzyG, on March 8, 2016 at 11:12 AM
  • Jessica
    Savvy April 2016
    Jessica ·
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    My bridesmaids pay for their own dresses but I did buy 2 of them and have yet to be paid back for them.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    Most of the time in the US bridesmaids pay for their own dresses, but you should ask them about their budget before you select the dress, and make sure it works with their finances!

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  • O
    Super April 2016
    Ostrich ·
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    BMs typically pay for their dresses. if you require specific shoes, hair or makeup, earrings, etc. then the bride pays for it.

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  • Jarika & Andrew
    Super July 2016
    Jarika & Andrew ·
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    Typically they pay for their own.

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  • SAD
    VIP March 2016
    SAD ·
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    My BMs paid for their own. I spoke to them about budget and found several options within that budget for them to choose from, then they purchased them on their own.

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  • Kerri
    Expert April 2016
    Kerri ·
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    My BM paid for their own dresses. I bought 2 so we could order them in time, but was paid back once they arrived.

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  • tabitha
    Expert April 2016
    tabitha ·
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    My BMs paid for their own dresses. I asked them what they could afford and would be willing to spend and went from there.

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  • K
    Savvy September 2016
    Kristen ·
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    My sister has been in a couple friends weddings and she's had to pay for hers I'm gonna ask my bridesmaids to get their own stuff only because we don't have a lot of money nor will it be a big fancy wedding so I told them just a navy blue dress will be fine

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  • AngelalaDe
    Expert May 2016
    AngelalaDe ·
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    Your parents are paying for everything and your upset they asked you to pay for the BM dresses?

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  • Jen D.
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    Jen D. ·
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    Anytime I've been a bridesmaid, I've paid for my own dress and my bridesmaids will be doing the same.

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    Bridal party pays for their own attire. Its one of their only responsibilities.

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  • Mrs.Shell
    Devoted May 2017
    Mrs.Shell ·
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    My parents did not ask me to pay for theres. They won't let me pay for anything or tell my bridesmaids that they need to pay for their own. I just don't know how this stuff goes

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  • bellamae
    Master March 2017
    bellamae ·
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    Bridesmaids typically pay for their own dresses.

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  • HisKitten
    Devoted June 2016
    HisKitten ·
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    Bridesmaids paid for their own dresses here. The only one I paid for was my younger sisters. I put it on my DB card, and my mother is giving me the money for it.

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  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    It's perfectly acceptable for the BP to pay for their own dresses. This is the normal expectation.

    I was once in a wedding where the bride's parents felt it was their responsibility to pay for the BM dresses. I kept asking the bride if her parents were certain and saying they didn't have to do that. But they insisted. This was definitely an exception to the norm. Maybe this depends a little on where you are from? They lived in west Texas.

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  • Emily O.
    VIP June 2016
    Emily O. ·
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    It's totally normal for them to pay for their own dress, however if you are requiring specific jewelry, hair, makeup or pair of shoes you foot the bill. I told mine they can wear any style of silver or gray shoe and do their

    Own or each other's makeup. I'm paying for their hair and earrings.

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  • SandEonNYE
    Expert December 2016
    SandEonNYE ·
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    My bridesmaids are paying for their dresses...mainly because they are picking their own (i told them they just have to be in the gold family) so really they can pick out whatever they like and can afford. I am paying towards their hair/makeup though

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    Devoted June 2016
    Mrs1.732 ·
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    They pay for their own dresses


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    Dedicated November 2016
    Jennifer ·
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    My bridesmaids will be paying for their dresses.

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  • Katrina Rose
    VIP October 2016
    Katrina Rose ·
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    My bridesmaids paid for their own dresses. We purchased at Alfred Angelo and because I got my dress there too my BMs all got $30 off their dresses!

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