Bridesmaids paying for dress

[ducksoup]

I read that bridesmaids are supposed to pay for their garments but i don't know if this is an outdated custom or if i would dare ask them to do such a thing. Advise please

[Nargis]

I will probably be paying for my BM's dresses. I think it depends on cost and more than anything, are they going to wear them again? You know best how to approach your BM's and the person you are having as your Cheif BM could also ask.

Hope that helps

Nargis

[titianmac]

We were in an awkward position with my bridesmaids, 2 sisters would be double the cost for that mum and all 4 are single parent familys. What could i say- you can be my bridesmaid if you can afford it??
Mum and dad pretty much ended up paying but it was all more than any of us had anticipated- the dresses were shipped from america because of trouble with stockists in england at the time but all arrived in the incorrect sizes thus requiring altering at the cost of an additional 60 each, the tax was higher than it should be because the company over insured them for safety and before you know it the dresses ended up over 220 each!!! Thats dresses, not shoes or accessories. Thankfully i got the shoes from a shop on the highstreet for 20 per pair in the sale and the jewellery was also highstreet and on 3 for 2 at just 5 per necklace and 3 per set of earrings.
All in all its an expensive thing whoever ends up paying and i suggest you have a back up plan! if our girls were paying they'd have been expecting to shell out 105 per dress originally from the first supplier who fell through, 220 is more than double and not easy to budget for!
Its all down to personal choice in the long run but be prepared!!!!
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