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Why are bridesmaids expected to pay for their dresses?

How do i tell my bridesmaids they have to pay for their dresses? In a polite way.?

  • What is a nice way to tell the friends that i want to be bridesmaids that they will have to pay for their own dresses and such, it is tradition for them to afterall, but i am one of those type of people who dont like to ask those kinds of things because I dont want to sound like im just trying to rip them off when really I cant afford it to pay for their stuff. Any ideas how i can bring this subject up in a straight forward way to them??

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    I think every bridesmaid expects to pay for the dress and if it is covered by the bride, it's a nice surprise. Be thoughtful though and pick a dress that is cute on everyone, a neutral color so they won't have to buy new shoes and affordable. If you think of them having to pay, they will be appreciative while still wanting to celebrate your day. Seriously, being a bridesmaid is an honor and if they make a fuss, invite someone else.

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Tell them your poor.

DealerNy

thats an easy one obviuously they are close friend since they are your bridesmaids so you apporach them and say guys this wedding is going to cost alot would you guys mind helping me purchase the dresses dont forget to say helping you purchase the dresses. they will feel better if asked that way cause to them all they have to do is put some money towards the dresses and witht he money combined you can buy it without andy problems

magic_stick3002

Traditionally bridesmaids and groomsmen pay for their own attire anyway. I wouldn't tell them that you can't afford it, but I would let them know how much it will be and when they need to pay it. Explain to them that by tradition they pay for those things on their own.

angelbaby

either tell them you can't afford it or put your wedding off to a later date so you have time to save up more money to buy, or rent the dresses...it is after all your wedding, not theirs

nikki_mh02

You shouldn't have to tell them. They should expect to. I've been a bridesmain 4 times and never expected anyone to pay for my dress, shoes, etc. Sometimes the bride has given jewelry to wear in the wedding as a gift, but even that is not expected.

korbbec

Try asking instead of telling them. Let them know that you feel uneasy asking them. Do it while you are all together and be concered about their financial situation.

openminded

You shouldn't have to tell them..it's a given.

bluez

wow thats a tuff one cause im the same way. sorry hun i was going to the first one to answer but ive been thinking and i cant think of anything.

Shawna

I would approach each person on an individual basis. I would tell them that it would mean a great deal to you to have them as a bridesmaid, but they will need to pay for their dress. Let them know that you are already struggling to pay for the other costs of the wedding. I would hope you are asking close friends or family members to be your bridesmaids and if you are then it should not be hard to approach them with this information. If they do not understand where you are coming from and they hassle you, then maybe they really aren't a true friend and maybe you don't really need them to be a bridesmaid.

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