Did anybody else buy everything for their bridal party, and yet not get a gift or card from them?

My BMs paid for their dresses. They both have their own shoes to wear. They both got me lovely gifts for my shower as thanks for me choosing them. I'm paying their hair/makeup because I insist on them having it done.

Did they thank you when they were picking out the dresses and such?

Maybe they didn't thank you because they think that you should be buying the stuff since it is for your wedding. I can understand that. By the way, you paying for everything is extremely gracious.

Did they not congratulate you at all on your wedding day? No hugs or happiness or anything?

None of my bridesmaids gave me a gift or a card - but I wasn't expecting them to. They paid for their dresses and hair/make-up (I paid for their shoes). When I was a bridesmaid, I didn't buy gifts either because I was already spending money on the showers and dress and such. But had they bought everything, I would have given a present because I could afford it.

You should have at least gotten a card. They messed up.

I guess you can't really expect anything from anyone so maybe its normal I up to now thought they were supposed to give you a gift.

I would be a little insulted too. I know you shouldn't expect gifts and all that, but I would still expect good friends of mine (whether I paid for their stuff or not) to have a card or something (no money, just a card acknowledging how happy they are to be celebrating with us ect..) And to pay for literally everything for them and not even get a VERBAL thank you? That I find just plain rude.

This is an interesting topic. I have been a BM twice and both times I've given small wedding gifts (and shower gifts) simply because I didn't know what was appropriate so I ruled on the side of caution! However, as the bride now, I don't know if I'd be comfortable with them spending any more money than they have to. If they don't get gifts for us, I'll be perfectly content. My sis is putting together my bridal shower, paying for everything, and I just saw on my registry that she got a gift for it and I'm feeling really awkward about it ... maybe that's just me.

It's not expected (like any gift is) but yes, it is normal to receive a gift. Every situation is different but in general they typically would provide a gift. I know if I told my BMs to not get me anything, they would anyway. But that's just how they are.