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October 4, 2017

What Should Each Bridesmaid “Really” Expect to Pay For?

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings

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What are the true financial responsibilities of being a bridesmaid?

Being a bridesmaid can be a complicated role, especially considering all the expenses and expectations that go along with it. From knowing who pays for her dress and accessories to determining whether or not she should foot the bill for the bride’s share of the bachelorette, decoding each bridesmaid’s pre-wedding spending is no easy task. Here are a few of the most common money-related questions we’ve heard from first-time ‘maids.

Who pays for the bridesmaids’ shoes and accessories?

Typically, each bridesmaid will be expected to provide her own shoes and accessories. This means they’re selecting what they’d like to wear and may or may not have to run it by the bride. If brides prefer to have the bridesmaids all wear matching jewelry, they can select a matching piece to give the ladies as a gift and request that they wear it for the wedding. Some bridal parties opt to wear matching shoes, but the girls usually purchase those on their own since they’ll be keeping them for future wear.

Should a bridesmaid give a wedding gift?

Yes, it’s customary for bridesmaids to give the couple a wedding gift. Some bridal parties choose to go in on this together so they can present a larger gift to the couple, while others stick with individual gifts.

Should the bridal party pay for the bride’s expenses at the bachelorette party?

Yes. It’s customary for all of the bachelorette party guests (including the bridesmaids) to pitch in to cover the bride’s expenses. In the event the bride is planning a destination bachelorette party, each ‘maid will typically only chip in for an evening out rather than pay for the duration of her stay.

Do bridesmaids pay for their own hair and makeup for the wedding?

Read this answer and the rest of the article here.

Photo: Andre Hunter

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