Wedding party - Debates

Fidzy · 11-04-2009, 09:45 PM

What do you think is a reasonable amount of money to ask a bridesmaid to spend on the bridesmaid's dress?

Just curious.

I'm in my SIL's wedding and I balked at the price tag.

Ash Mark's. · 11-04-2009, 09:49 PM

It depends on your friends. I mean, if I was friends with a bunch of millionaires it would be different than a bunch of starving college students

For me, our bridesmaid dresses are going to be less than 150, and I'll pitch in some of the price if thats too much for them, but I can't afford to buy them all with my budget. Same thing with travel arrangements.

Tiffy · 11-04-2009, 09:49 PM

I'm only having a MOH and I'm paying for her dress. It's around a $100. Honestly, I can't imagine having a bridesmaid pay for her dress if she had to pay for travel accomodations as well. The most I would want someone to pay is around $60 for a dress anymore than that I'd pitch in.

MyFlyBoy · 11-04-2009, 09:49 PM

Under 100.00 for sure

navygirl8407 · 11-04-2009, 09:50 PM

I let the girls choose their own dress..just told them the color..so it was up to them however much they wanted to spend. Plus, I wanted the diff variations for the bridesmaids

Aurora · 11-04-2009, 09:50 PM

Probably not over $150, unless everyone agrees that they can pay more.

Am · 11-04-2009, 09:50 PM

Mine are about $100. It's what I want them to wear but if one of them couldn't afford it, I'd help them pay for it.

Cara · 11-04-2009, 09:51 PM

I am my sisters MOH, and she is looking between 100-160. Definately not over. I think that is reasonable.

carmel11725 · 11-04-2009, 09:53 PM

Ousr were about 250-275ish. They accepted the responsibilty and honor of being a BM and they had a year to save up. I think 300 is good stopping point.

BumbleBeep · 11-04-2009, 09:54 PM

I'm letting them select the dress it just has to be one of the colors we're using. Even so I'm going to try and pitch in 50 for each of them. I wouldn't want them having to spend more then 100, they're all poor college kids and it's hard enough, I don't want me asking them to be in my wedding to cause any burden on them financially!

Then again I'm only giving them 7 weeks notice so it's not like I'm giving them a ton of time to shop.

11-04-2009, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fidzy I have a crush on Gen. Clark Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Me: Beantown / Him: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 11,828 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 41% Longevity: 33%	Wedding party What do you think is a reasonable amount of money to ask a bridesmaid to spend on the bridesmaid's dress? Just curious. I'm in my SIL's wedding and I balked at the price tag. __________________

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Tiffy Formerly Miss ♥ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,325 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 80% Longevity: 24%	I'm only having a MOH and I'm paying for her dress. It's around a $100. Honestly, I can't imagine having a bridesmaid pay for her dress if she had to pay for travel accomodations as well. The most I would want someone to pay is around $60 for a dress anymore than that I'd pitch in. __________________ Biggest Loser Team Green! Last edited by Tiffy; 11-04-2009 at 11:11 PM.

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MyFlyBoy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Goldsboro/SJAFB NC Posts: 1,442 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 82% Longevity: 10%	Under 100.00 for sure __________________

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navygirl8407 "There will be an answer--let it be." Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: us-Guam Posts: 3,934 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 66% Longevity: 19%	I let the girls choose their own dress..just told them the color..so it was up to them however much they wanted to spend. Plus, I wanted the diff variations for the bridesmaids __________________ I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person.--- Audrey Hepburn

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11-04-2009, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Aurora Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,708 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 18% Longevity: 45%	Probably not over $150, unless everyone agrees that they can pay more. __________________

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Am CarolinaHokie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA/NC Posts: 12,796 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 94% Longevity: 28%	Mine are about $100. It's what I want them to wear but if one of them couldn't afford it, I'd help them pay for it. __________________

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Cara MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 934 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 19% Longevity: 30%	I am my sisters MOH, and she is looking between 100-160. Definately not over. I think that is reasonable. __________________ Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think. La Bruyere

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carmel11725 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MCBH. Currently, Clearwater, Fl Posts: 7,024 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 80% Longevity: 39%	Ousr were about 250-275ish. They accepted the responsibilty and honor of being a BM and they had a year to save up. I think 300 is good stopping point.

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BumbleBeep That one looks feisty I'm going in! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: His: 29 Palms, Mine:San Antonio Posts: 724 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 62% Longevity: 7%	I'm letting them select the dress it just has to be one of the colors we're using. Even so I'm going to try and pitch in 50 for each of them. I wouldn't want them having to spend more then 100, they're all poor college kids and it's hard enough, I don't want me asking them to be in my wedding to cause any burden on them financially! Then again I'm only giving them 7 weeks notice so it's not like I'm giving them a ton of time to shop. __________________ Getting Married Dec. 22nd