Not to sure on my Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids typically purchase their own dress. It shouldn't be a "let them know" conversation. Just tell them where you were planning on picking them out from and ask them if they have a budget that will need to be kept in consideration when choosing the dress (assuming they will all have the same). As far as the bachelorette party, it is not required of them to attend. If they truly don't like the place you pick, they really don't have to go. Good luck!

When they accept to be a bridesmaid they know they are expected to purchase a dress. Ask them about their budget for a dress or say you will keep it under a certain amount.

A bachelorette party is completely optional for your bridesmaids. Whoever is throwing the party can invite them and they can either accept or decline.

It's common that bridesmaids pay for their own dresses, but a lot of brides choose to buy them as a gift for their BMs. I would just ask your girls what their budget is for their dresses. "How much do you think you can afford for your bridesmaid dress" and then do your very best to accommodate their budgets.

Do nothing about whatever bachelorette party drama you think you might run into. Whoever is planning it can deal with it. If it's your MOH, let her deal with the girl's complaints. If you're helping plan, take people's suggestions early in the planning process, but once it's planned it's planned. If you're set on a specific place, and one of your girls doesn't like it she can either suck it up or not go. If a BM doesn't care to go at all, then she doesn't have to? Or if she just wants to come to dinner then leave, that's fine too. That shouldn't be something you need to stress yourself out about.

1. Yes! When I asked them to be bridesmaids, I asked if a budget of $100-$150 was okay for their dress so I had an idea prior. I picked a color, fabric, and length from Azazie and let them pick their own dress. They picked their own shoes & jewelry too. After I called/texted privately to ask if they could financially afford to be a bridesmaid and had the time, I sent proposal boxes with the dress information.

2. My MOH planned mine but asked for my input on what I was hoping for. Typically the bride isn't super involved in planning unless the bridal party wants that. Only 6 of my 9 bridesmaid could afford to attend my bachelorette (which was totally fine by me).

Okay thank you guys on the clarification, I didn’t know about any of these things lol

I am keeping bridesmaids expenses to a minimum and covering makeup and their accessories. My Bacherolette party will be total 14 and my MOH will keep cost at a minimal as well to ensure all ladies are able to join festivities 🍾💃🏽

Bridesmaids pay for their own dresses. Just be courteous of their budgets. As far as the bachelorette party, whichever if your friends/bridal party members plans it can always ask for input from the other bridesmaids. This may help with getting everyone to attend if they can all agree on a location. However, if they don’t want to go or can’t go, then that is fine.

I agree with above posters: It is assumed they will buy their dresses and no they are not required to attend a bachelorette party.