Activity for Thankfully Anonymous

Bridesmaid gowns...how much is too much to ask them to spend? I was in a wedding where they cost 410, but in some where they cost 99. The ones I found that I'd like are 180 after shipping. Is this too much? Back story--I've been in all of my BM's...

I just recently became engaged and am paying for P of the wedding myself. Seeing as I'm not a doctor and am still paying off student loans, I am looking for any/all good ideas on cutting back. I want this to be a wedding my fiancé is proud of but...