Bridesmaids Paying for Dresses?

I'm asking my bridesmaids to pay for their dresses but nothing else. I think a reasonable price depends on their personal budget. You can always sit down with them and ask them what they're comfortable spending and go from there.

I have been a bridesmaid at five weddings and I have always had to pay for my dress. I think it's something most bridesmaid understand and accept. The most I ever paid was $150 and the least was $21. I have truly enjoyed the new trend in which brides tell you the color and lenght and you can pick the style because it allows you to be thrifty. I would recommend keeping an eye on sales and letting your bridesmaid know. You can sometimes get lucky and find bridesmaid dresses (brand new) on David's bridal online for $19.99.

I'm in a wedding as a bridesmaid and I paid for my dress,I think it was $125 which I feel was reasonable. For my wedding I'm doing to same.

I found multiple dresses on Amazon for my attendants. I sent them links of what I liked since it's on the beach I went with shorter dresses even though mine is long. I let them choose the dress. They ALL decided on the same 1. Although my MOH and head bridesmaid will be in a different dress than my 25 year old daughter. Her's is different on the bottombut the same on to. They all also agreed on a dress that could be worn again for a date night or evening out with friends.

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Oh wow! I'll definitely keep an eye out for that. Thanks for the tip!

I’m planning on having my girls purchase their own dresses. I’ll be paying for the makeup and I’m hoping my maid of honor will help with hair🤞🏻. All I’m asking is that they chip in a little money to tip the makeup artist.

I am glad you asked this question because here I am planning on paying for my bridesmaids dresses cause I just assumed I was supposed to and now I'm learning that the normal seems to be they pay for their own.

My bridesmaids are paying for their dresses. I priced their dresses ahead of time to let them know the cost. When I went dress shopping I found out that their dresses were on sale (cheaper than I originally saw their dresses). I informed them of the sale that was going on that they can purchase them for the sale price. I continue to check because I don’t want them to over spend and I keep them updated. I also informed them to get measurements so that they can fit their dresses bc they are different sizes.

It’s pretty customary for bridesmaids to pay for their dresses so you wouldnt be doing anything wrong by not paying. Most people who are asked to be in a wedding party expect to at least pay for the dresses and the shower/bachelorette party. My bridesmaids paid about $160 at davids bridal but then I made sure i kept the costs way down for my bachelorette party and bridal shower. I also just picked the color for the dresses then let them pick whatever style they wanted, both so theyd pick one they actually liked and so they could stay in their own budget

It is the norm that bridesmaids pay for their own dresses. I have decided for my wedding, to let my bridesmaids choose their own dresses within the 2 parameters I have -- long and red. Other than that, I want them to choose and wear a dress that they A) feel pretty in and B) can afford. If one wants to pay $300 for a dress because she can afford it-- great! If one can find dress she loves and it's $79 -- awesome! I couldn't care less what they choose as long as it's long, red and they love it. I'd much rather they feel happy in the dress they chose because that will carry over for the entire wedding process. I have far more things to concern myself with than to fret over bridesmaid dresses.

So what i'm saying to you is, if you want, give them parameters for the dresses -- whether it be the color, the length or even the fabric, if you choose -- and let them pick a dress that works for YOU and THEIR budget. Or, if you want them all in the same dress, try and find one that's reasonably priced and suited to all body types. That might be harder than you think, but if you that's what you want, go for it.

I’m paying for mine because they’re my younger sisters. They don’t have jobs and I don’t want my mom to feel obligated to pay more.
Otherwise though, I agree with letting them pay for their own dress. Because weddings are EXPEN$$$$$IVE

View Quoted Comment Thanks for your advice Cheryl! I’ve come to conclusion to let them choose the style I just request it’s the same color, length and material. That way they can decide what will be comfy since they’re all different shapes and sizes.

View Quoted Comment I may ask family members to help with hair and makeup that way I save money and they will be happy they were able to contribute something other than money.

View Quoted Comment Same here! I’ve never been part of a wedding and honestly I hadn’t really thought about it until now. Glad these forums are here to help the newbies.

View Quoted Comment Thanks for your input Alisha! I’ve also heard it’s better for bridesmaids to purchase their dresses around the same time just in case colors get discontinued by the shop.

View Quoted Comment Smart! I was also wondering about the bachelorette party costs so thanks for that info too!

View Quoted Comment No kidding! I thought I was the most basic person but even the basics are intense on cost. That’s super nice of you to take care of your sisters though 🥰