Bridesmaids Paying for Dresses?

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I do want to plan a day where we all go to a boutique and talk about styles we like, what are no-nos for everyone, and what budgets are.

We made it to where our MOH's and bridesmaids dresses didn't have to match, just the colors based on which side of the bridal party they are on. They were able to find inexpensive options that way.

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They have tons of davids bridal dresses. And their colors are pretty consistent. so you shouldn't have an issue, but it will make the hunt more limited

Buuuuut another plus would be that your not having to deal with delay on imports from china.

I'd ask the bridesmaids what their budget is then just have them pay for their dresses. I'd say no more than $150 but closer to $100 is better. I gave my bridesmaids a color, fabric & length from Azazie and they picked their own dress so they could go as cheap as $89 or expensive as $169. I also gave them a lot of notice so they could take advantage of 10-15% sales throughout the year.

For one of my bridesmaids I spent 150 dollars, on another I spent just under 100. Lots of reasonable choices. I didn't have to buy their dresses but I wanted to.

I’ve paid for bridesmaids dresses for both wedding I’ve been a part of. I wouldn’t expect the bride to pay for that. I appreciate not having to spend more than $100 for the dress. It’s a good idea to let them know of what’s expected so no one agrees under their own expectations

It’s pretty customary for bridesmaids to pay for their own dress. Budget depends on your group of girls, but personally I tried to keep it $150 or under!

I really don’t see a problem. If I were asked to be a bridesmaid, I would expect to pay for my own dress - within reason. Anywhere between the $50-$100 range

Try Birdy Grey! They are all under $100...$99 to be exact and have sales all the time. Tons of options, beautiful dresses and they ship quickly. Very easy return policy. My wedding party is getting from there and they are paying for them. I’m paying for either hair or make up for the wedding as a gift.

I asked beforehand what the maximum they were all comfortable paying. We set a budget at 150$ and we actually got our dresses for 110$! (the MOH's, we have two, were 120&dollar!

The girls can pay for their dress, I paid $125 for mine and I need some alterations and was told it would be another $50-$80 at the most. I am also paying for part or 1/2 of the hair and makeup for a wedding in a bm in.

I feel like it comes with being a bridesmaid that they should pay. I have never not paid for a bridesmaid dress. I found a dress for my girls for $65 off of some boutique, super affordable. BUT my first “vision” was a different dress and I asked for advice actually on here, asking if $250 is too much for a dress for my bridesmaids to pay and I seriously got rung out for the woman on here 🤣

My bridesmaids are paying for their own dresses, i let them pick whatever they wanted from Azazie They are also paying for their own hair and makeup, I am paying for 2 Makeup artists and 2 stylists to come in (like travel fees and the down payment) and I gave them the option if they wanted it done or not. My mom and moh are paying for the bridal shower and everyone is splitting the costs for the Bach

I felt the same way! But mine were all pretty understanding, especially once I started talking about the cost of everything else, they all said it was no problem and not to worry about it 😊 I was also pretty price conscious about the one I chose, and chose one of the cheaper ones (under 100) that I still liked the style.

Two things to keep in mind for BM dresses that are different from bridal gowns. Dress designs come and go faster. A particular gown in a particular Color may only be around a year. So it helps to make final choices close to the wedding, and have BM order them within a couple of months of each other. Not one at 12 months, one at 8 and 2 at 4 months. Because last year it may have come in soft shell pink or baby blue, and 8 months later you find that those colors were retired, and it comes in hot pink and Cobalt. Bridal dresses don't get discontinue nearly as often, unless nobody buys a particular design. But they will honor orders. The second thing is time. Bridal gowns need to be ordered earlier, though not as early as sales people will push you to order. They are more expensive, and sometimes need alterations. But BM dresses mostly come in 2-10 weeks after ordering. If you order at 4 months out, chances are good ladies will not have gained or lost more that 10 pounds. In 8 months they could easily change more that 2 sizes, or gone from not pregnant to 7 months along. No one wants to buy a dress for $100-$250, and then pay $200-350 more to alter it 2 sizes for a 20 pound change. Try not to order earlier that 6 months out, and preferably at 4. When you pick a maker, ask on here. David's different stores tell you 6-8 months , if you come in that early. And your dress may be there in 2 weeks. Then not fit all those months later. Aim for 4 months. Some makers 3. But enough ladies here have been in multiple weddings, to give you a good idea. Only a few makers are primarily made in the USA. With this virus, and factory or shipping changes, things may be a little different. Especially those from Asia.

My bridesmaids are paying for their own dresses. I bought my daughter's because, well she's my daughter. I bought all of their jewelry for the wedding. I also made up little baskets to give to them. The baskets have items such as facial items and nail nail care. Plus I also put their jewelry and handmade barefoot sandals in their baskets. Barefoot sandals because it's a beach wedding.

My bridesmaids are paying for their own dresses. I made sure to keep the dress prices at $100 and during the meeting I asked if that was okay with everyone. They all agreed it was fine.

Typically bridesmaids pay for their dresses. My bridesmaids are paying for their dresses and their dresses are in sale

Mine are paying for their own as they will also be keeping theirs. We are just having something small and honestly it's for the best because they are just letting me know the dress style. I gave them the color to go by and 2 out of my 3 already have theirs picked out.

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My thoughts exactly on them keeping their dress. I would want them to purchase a dress they can see themselves in again after the wedding if they would like to.