Bridesmaid Budget

@Hibiscus - If your friend, a "best" friend, no less - assumes those things and does not ask, you should reconsider that entire friendship. That said, do you KNOW that's what she assumes? Methinks you need to have a heart to heart, so you don't both end up heartbroken. Prioritize the friendship, not the party.

OP, what she does with her money is none of your business. What you do with your money is none of her business. You said you have been having issues with her and the expenses since March. What expenses have been an issue over a year out from your wedding?

She shouldn't expect you to pay for everything so don't. It really is that simple. Work with the budget she has given you and go from there.

I think most women who agreed to be a part of the bridal party expect some expense. I'm not choosing a specific dress for my bridesmaids; I am basically giving them my color scheme and asking them to choose address within that scheme. I have talked to them all separately and they've each found dresses that work within their own personal budgets. I'm also not requiring any specific hair and make up so they really shouldn't have too much of an expense for that. As for bachelorette party they are planning that but it was something that I never really expected but they offered which is very generous of them. Basically your bridesmaids who participate in your wedding do so because they love you and as long as you're not unreasonable in your expectations I think they will be fine.