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You’re brides who are planning your wedding, or girls who are been asked to be a bridesmaid in the wedding, you may be wondering: who’s supposed to pay for bridesmaid dresses?
In fact, it’s a commonplace and tricky question about wedding, and opinion on the subject can be quite divided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some couples are happy to fork out for their entire wedding party\u2019s ensemble, and wouldn\u2019t dream of asking their bridesmaids to pay. But others believe it should be the bridesmaids\u2019 responsibility to fund their own outfits. And others, while they\u2019d like to pay for everything, just haven\u2019t got the budget for it. So, what should you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before you broach the topic with your bridesmaids, take some time to familiar with bridesmaids’ dresses<\/a><\/strong> etiquette. It includes whether who should pay for your bridesmaids\u2019 dresses, and when it is and isn\u2019t appropriate to ask bridesmaids to contribute, and who should pay for their shoes, accessories, hair and makeup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Pay for the Bridesmaids\u2019 Dresses, Brides or Bridesmaids?<\/strong>
The etiquette rules on who should pay for the bridesmaids\u2019 dresses<\/strong> vary, depending on where you are in the world. Like many aspects of wedding tradition, the \u2018done thing\u2019 differs from country to country.
In the U.S., bridesmaids are always expected to pay for their own dress. The bride decides the dress, and bridesmaids pay for it. If you accept the invitation to be a bridesmaid in the U.S., this expense is something you should be prepared for.
However, it\u2019s very different here in the U.K. The bride should pay for the bridesmaids\u2019 dresses<\/strong>, or whoever\u2019s funding the wedding, like the bride\u2019s parents, or at least contribute towards the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s better that brides pay for bridesmaids’ dresses if:
\u25cf The bride wants to pick the exact dresses her bridesmaids will wear
\u25cf The dresses are particularly expensive
\u25cf You\u2019ve chosen a dress that your bridesmaids probably won\u2019t wear again (because of its style, material or colour)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To order this: sage green long bridesmaid dress<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Ask My Bridesmaids to Pay for Their Own Dresses?
If you can\u2019t afford to buy bridesmaids\u2019 dresses, that\u2019s OK. But you should make this crystal clear from the beginning, allow your bridesmaids to decide whether it\u2019s something they can afford before committing to the wedding. Don\u2019t wait for them to agree to be a bridesmaid, and then drop the bombshell on them later down the line. This could create a lot of awkwardness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if your bridesmaids will be paying for their attire, be sure that they have a say in what they wear. It\u2019s only fair to let them choose their own dress as they\u2019ll be forking out for it.
As a bride, you can do like these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Offer 5-6 different dresses that you like, and allow each bridesmaid to choose their favourite.
\u25cf Provide a colour swatch, and let your bridesmaids choose any dress in that shade. Give them freedom over the dress\u2019s length, shape and style.
\u25cf Choose your preferred style (e.g. tea length or sweetheart neckline) but let them choose their own colour.
\u25cf If you don\u2019t mind mismatched bridesmaids (which are all the rage right now), give them complete freedom over their attire. This way, they can wear a dress that they already own, if they can\u2019t afford a new one.
If you\u2019d prefer to choose the exact dress, at least ask them what price range they\u2019d be comfortable with. Then, find a dress that\u2019s well within their budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To orde this: mismatched V-neck long Bridesmaids’ Dresses<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Save Money on Bridesmaids\u2019 Dresses Cost as Brides?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical bridesmaid duties include organising and paying for the hen do, assisting with wedding planning, and helping to set up the venue. They\u2019ll also need to book time off work, organise their own transport and accommodation, and pay for their beauty treatments and wedding gift, too. These can be a big challenge, especially when you’re on a tight budget. Luckily, there are various ways you can save money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n