Is it Okay if I ask my bridesmaid to pay for their own dresses?

I think it's ok for them to pay for there dresses. My party is paying for there dresses and shoes. I will get there jewelry for them.

Bridesmaids traditionally pay for their own dresses, at least in the US. Just make sure to take their budgets into account when deciding on the dresses.

I've never been in a wedding where I didn't pay for my own dress. I too, am buying the BM's jewelry, but it's up to them to buy their dresses/shoes (if they don't already have silver shoes).

In mine and my FH minds we asked you to be apart of our special day. So in our mind its only right for us to pay for the dresses, also their hair and make up. They are only responsible for the shoes. That is just our opinion but alot of people have them pay, i dont want them to be put in debt on something they may not wear again.

My MOH planned on buying her own, but when it came time to pick it up she was on a real tight budget. She put down the first half when we ordered, and I paid it off (little more than half). She really felt bad about me paying for half the dress, I told her not to worry about it, after the wedding we'll share the dress lol (cuz I actually picked a dress I would wear myself )

I think it's perfectly fine for them to pay for their own dress. You should just make sure you find out what their budget would be before choosing the dress. I will be having my bridesmaids and maid of honor pay for their dress. The dress will only be about $140.

I have been in a ton of weddings through the years and have paid for each and every one of the dresses (that I only wore the one time by the way). Your friends and family will understand and as long as you discuss budget with them and keep that in mind I think you are absolutely fine...

I think its completely fine for the bridal party to pay for there own attire my bridal party including grooms men are paying for there own attire.just make sure you ask what there budget is because that is very important dont excpect them to pay a $400 dollar dress but have fun dont worry this is YOUR day theyll understand

I think that it is fine for them to pay for their own dresses as long as you let them know from the beginning. Also- REALLY keep in mind what everyone can afford. Don't pick a dress that is super expensive and then expect them all to be able to get it. My girls will be paying for their own dress but I am trying to keep the cost low so I don't kill anyone's budget.

I have never heard of a wedding where the bridal party were not asked to pay for their own. Given that most bridesmaids dresses are uglier than sin, I think if you are worried about the cost, really talk to the ladies about picking something they would wear again! Most wouldnt mind spending a little more cash to get a dress they can and will wear again.

It's customary for the bridesmaids to purchase their own attire- dresses, shoes, jewelry. Just keep the prices reasonable.

However, with a wedding date in 3 months- you better get on it now! It will take longer than that if you have to order them!

My bridesmaid's paid for their dresses and im having them pick out they're shoes too. I got them their jewelry as a gift.

My girls are paying for their own dresses and shoes. I am getting them jewelry as part of their gift and I am not making them pay to get their hair or makeup done the day of the wedding. That will be optional.

I think it's usually a given that the MOH/BMs pay for their own dress. If money is tight, some places will let you put a down payment, then make payments. They picked out their own shoes, I wasn't picky-- I said whatever black shoes you wanna wear. Didn't have to be a new pair, because most women have a paid of black heels/flats anyways! But I did buy them jewerly as a part of their gift

My BMs are paying for their dress, shoes, hair/makeup/nails but I had them decide on the dress and shoes so that they knew they would wear it again. Its more of a cocktail dress and if they wore it again it doesn't scream BM dress! There dresses cost no more than $80 and we picked a shoe that isn't more than $30. I'm also getting a really good deal on their mani/pedis since we are going as a group. Most aren't getting their makeup done professionally nor do I require them to. I'm not sure if we are going to have their hair done professionally or if my cousin's wife will be doing their hair since it won't be that complicated of a style.

I am going to be purchasing their jewelry and taking them out to lunch the day before the wedding.

I'm on a really tight budget, but a lot of my BMs are traveling, so I want to keep there costs down as much as possible. I am trying my best to find the money to pay for at least half of there dress and a hotel room that they can all crash in the night before and of the wedding. We will be barefoot. We will do our own makeup or non at all, and I have no idea what the jewelry will be like yet.

All of the bridal party pays for their own attire. If you give them enough time and agree on a budget, they should be fine. I will pay for their jewelry. If they can not do it, then they either can't be in it or maybe you can subsidize some of the cost.

It is very okay to have the wedding party pay for their own stuff..

My girls get to pick the style of their dress but it has to be in my colors.. and the guys are getting off with 45 dollar rentals and then they need black pants and black shoes..

I'm paying for my BM's dresses, however, we are shopping at Ross and other places like that. I chose a color for them, and we are searching for a dress they like in that color. The shoes are theirs to pay for if they want new ones. But the dresses won't be over $50

This is one of the most commonly asked questions, it is NOT typical for the Bride and Groom to pay for their attendants attire. The most common thing to do, is to have your attendants pay for their clothing and then give them the accessories as a gift for standing up for you! This also allows you the ability to have the uniformity you are looking for, so everyone is wearing the same shoes in the same color, and the same jewelry.

Just keep in mind that everyone has different financial situations - when you pick dresses keep affordability in mind, I am certain that your Bridal Party will support you.

Good Luck!