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When planning a wedding who is responsible for buying brides maid's dresses?

Should I plan to pay for them, or ask the brides maids to pay for them?

Public Comments

1. The bridesmaids are responsible. I helped mine out though and contributed $50 each towards their dresses.
2. There's no written rule that states either way. Usually, it's understood by bridemaids that they're responsible for their dresses, shoes, accessories and such. It's almost like it's part of the agreement of being a bridesmaid. Although, if paying for the dresses is something you'd like to do for your girls, you can :) It's not something that you absolutely must do, it would be more of a generous offer. I've been in two weddings and paid for all my stuff both times.
3. Depending on the number of girls you have, that could get quite expensive. But, if you have a lot of extra money, that would be nice and very much appreciated. I personally have no extra money for doing that, as I am a college student and paying for my own wedding. My girls' dresses were $150 each, and I have four girls. That means I would have to pay $600 dollars - so unrealistic!! I think most girls think that they will just have to buy their dresses themselves. Good luck!
4. NO! You don't pay. They have to buy their own.
5. Usually they pay for them, but they would be eternally grateful if you would. What a lovely thought!
6. They usually buy their own, but when you are picking out the dresses try to pick something that would be affordable for them.
7. Your bridesmaids are responsible for their own dresses.
8. In the US . . unless otherwise stated by the Bride and Groom or the Bride's parents or the Groom's parents, the wedding party members are responsible for their own wedding attire . . lodging . . transportation expenses . . and personal expenses. True story . . The Bride asked her married sister to be the Matron of Honor, her college roommate to be her Maid of Honor and two close college friends to be her bridesmaids. The Bride selected a $499 silk gown for the ladies to wear. The Bride's sister dropped out, the Maid of Honor dropped out, and the two bridesmaids dropped out. The Bride walked down the aisle alone. Answered by: A Wedding ceremony officiant / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
9. The bride's maids usually pay for them; but if you have the money or can pay for half give them a break! (Ha ha, I love Avis B's story...)
10. Traditionally attendants pay for their own attire BUT you have to also be realistic, and consider each bridesmaid's personal finance's and try to keep costs reasonable.
11. Usually the brides maids pay for them but help them to if you can. What i did was i had them pay for there dress, and i payed for there accessories, and shoes. Good luck
12. Traditionally the bridesmaids are responsible for the cost of the dresses. However, that does not mean that you cannot pay for them or help out if needed. Also, even though they are responsible, it is a good idea to find out what they can afford and to not choose dresses they have to struggle to pay for.
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14. You can if you want. However, if you are asking them, give them more a of choice (on style, not necessarily the length and color) and keep the price within a reasonable amount. Don't pressure them into an expensive dress that they will never wear again with shoes and bags and jewelry that match. I like the idea of knee length dresses in a fairly neutral color (i.e. black, navy, yellow) that the girls can throw a sweater over and wear to work or out for drinks!