A recent discussion on a wedding planning Facebook group sparked a heated debate about who should pay for bridesmaid dresses. While some brides believe their attendants should foot the bill, others think it’s the bride’s responsibility.
One bride-to-be asked the group, “Do the bridesmaids pay for their dresses or does the bride pay?” The responses were varied, but many agreed that the bride should cover the cost. One person commented, “Bride and groom pay for everything for the wedding party.” Another added, “My bridesmaids aren’t paying for a thing. I asked them, so they shouldn’t be expected to.”
Some generous brides even suggested paying for their attendants’ hotel rooms, hair, and makeup, in addition to the dresses. One bride said, “I’m paying for my bridesmaids’ dresses, hair, makeup, bags, and jewelry, and they’ll get their own shoes.” Another added, “I paid for everything, including the hotel stay the night before the wedding.”
However, not everyone agreed. Some bridesmaids argued that they should pay for their own dresses, especially since brides often face significant expenses and stress when planning their wedding. One bridesmaid commented, “My sister-in-law is having eight bridesmaids, and we’re all paying for our own dresses.”
Ultimately, the decision of who pays for bridesmaid dresses seems to depend on the individual circumstances and agreements between the bride and her attendants. As one person pointed out, “There are no rules, as long as everyone knows from the start where they stand.”
In a separate discussion on the same Facebook group, brides-to-be shared their plans for their wedding night. While some couples planned to consummate their vows, others admitted they would likely be too exhausted from the long day. One bride joked, “I plan on sleeping… We’ve talked about it, and said listen, it’s gonna be a long day, so if we don’t do it on our wedding night, we’ll do it the next morning.”
