24/01/2022
Yesterday I saw in the stories of the discussion about “Who Pays for the Bridesmaid Dresses?”
Few weeks ago I was reading an article on magazine and couldn’t agree more on what the journalist wrote.
“If you've been asked to be a member of the bridal party for a close friend or family member's wedding, congrats! While this is definitely an exciting undertaking, it can also get pretty costly, which presents the question of who pays for the bridesmaid dresses? Is the bride responsible for purchasing all of the bridal party dresses, or do the bridesmaids buy their own dresses? What about covering alteration costs—or what if one of the 'maids doesn't have the budget for the gown?
If the bride can afford to, it's a very thoughtful gesture for her to pay for the dress or a portion of the cost for each of her bridesmaids.
While generous, that's still an exception to the norm. Generally speaking, bridesmaids are expected to pay for their own dresses and accessories, as well as potentially hair and makeup appointments and transportation to the wedding. Bridesmaids should be prepared to cover the costs for these expenses once they accept the offer. That being said, it's the bride's responsibility to let everyone know about all upcoming financial responsibilities from the get-go, and bridesmaids should be honest and upfront if they'll be under a monetary strain.”
My opinion and what I did for my wedding is that we need to use our common sense: if we don’t want to put our loved ones in a bad position, and for our wedding we desire a specific attire for our bridesmaid, and we know that the person cannot afford it, we should definitely pay for it.
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