Wedding party attires

Generally the wedding party’s pay for their own attire but it’s nice of you if you want to and can afford it! It would be a huge expense for us to pay for everyone’s. As long as you keep everyone’s budget in mind, it’s usually expected that wedding party members pay for their own attire. My question for you is where do you draw the line then? Are you just doing bridesmaids and groomsmen, or are you including flower girls, ring bearers, ushers, etc? It can add up!

I agree. I feel like if I asked someone to be in my wedding and wear something specific, then it’s only right that I purchase it for them. I will be paying for my BMs attire. We got lucky in that all the groomsmen already had the needed attire in their existing wardrobe! We will be purchasing the tie we want them to wear though. I will also be paying for my BMs makeup. I didn’t require professional makeup by any means, but I want my girls to feel beautiful too!

That’s very generous of you if you’re able to fit it in your budget. Im sure your friends would really appreciate it if you were able to cover their wedding expenses, but as a PP mentioned, that can add up fast, so just be mindful of it.


We weren’t able to cover all expenses for our bridal party but we are able to pay for HAMU for anyone who wanted it, as well as the “flair” for the groomsmen—ties, suspenders, etc.

Everything comes down to ones budget in this matter rather than what is right. Some brides can afford that and others could not. Every time I have been a bridesmaid usually I was allowed to choose the dress I want but within a color scheme and the brides approval. I will pay for my MOH's hair and make up because it is just her and I can afford it but if I could not then I would not.

We didn't pay for our bridesmaids' or groomsmen's attire, but we got them to buy their outfits during sales so they wouldn't have to pay much! My bridesmaids' dresses were on sale for $50, and the groomsmen's suits were only $129.99! My mom did pay for my ringbearers' and flower girl's outfits (they're my nephews/nice), and she paid for the fabric being used to make FH, his groomsmen, and the ringbearers' bowties.

We paid for some portions of the groomsmen such as the bowties and suspenders. Otherwise I felt it would be pretty common for them to have a white dress shirt and any shade of grey slacks. My bridal party kinda knew to pay for their own but i also didn't dictate what they can wear

If it's in budget, that's great! You should. For us, we didn't. It's not common for us (my husband's been in one wedding and I've been in two). We consulted on budget prior to picking attire. The groomsmen had to rent a jacket & pants for $100 (we supplied socks, tie, pocket square and they picked their own undershirt, belt, shoes). The bridesmaids picked a dress (I gave them a color, fabric and length) from $89-$169 and they picked their own shoes & jewelry. We paid for all their hair & makeup. We also spent a lot at our bachelor & bachelorette parties so that cost wasn't on them as much, and my mother paid for 100% of my bridal shower.

They are paying for them own clothing and hair/make-up. We have all been in each others weddings, so it kinda all evens out. We have all done it the same way in my friend group, so it works. My wedding is in May and the last of my close friends is getting married in November.

View Quoted Comment There will not be any flower girls or ring bearers. Just bridesmaids and groomsmen