Bridesmaids dresses

I think just asking people for a max budget for a bridesmaid dress is appropriate. I think wording it in a matter of fact way is easiest.

Definitely ask privately like you said, sending out an informal text message to each girl works best I think.

Depending on the color and budget. There's website like birdygrey (under $100) or go to Macy or Dillards for sale (sometimes $60), or Lulu's.

I agree! Lulu's would be a great place to look for BM dresses at a good price

I like Hannah's wording a lot.

Or - if you want to be super chill, you could just tell them any dress that's long and black (or navy, or blush, or whatever). That way they can spend whatever they want, wear something they already have, find a clearance gown at a department store or get something off a resale site. I also second checking out department stores like Macy's or Dillards. I found gorgeous navy Calvin Klein dresses with gold accents for my girls for like $65.

David's Bridal was inexpensive and quick! All my girls got their dresses in less than a month and they offered to set up payment plans if needed!