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We bought our BM's and GM's attire....I felt bad because they were already spending money to come to the wedding and I didn't want to ask for them to fork out more $$ for the suits and dresses.....but that's just me.

I think "tradition" is they pay for their own...But in the end, I think it's really up to what you & your FI want to do.

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Hi Angela,

 

The knot.com says that Bridesmaids are generally expected to pay for their own wedding-day attire (shoes and jewelry included). I think if you have room in your budget to pay for them it would be something nice to do especially if they are fitting the flight and hotel bill to come. Its not required but i would be upfront with them and see what their thoughts on it are and what they can afford. I am paying for my BM and GM attire but leaving it up to them if they want their hair, make up etc professionally done though. When i told them i would be paying for their dresses they all told me I should save the money for something else like upgrading myself and FI first class, remember these people are your best friends, they love you and want you to have the best day possible. Maybe turn it around... if you were the BM and what would you think, that might help you decide. If you are paying for their flight and hotel though I think they should be paying for their own attire for sure. Hope this helps I think i started rambling on n on! lol.

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Hi Angela,

The knot.com says that Bridesmaids are generally expected to pay for their own wedding-day attire (shoes and jewelry included). I think if you have room in your budget to pay for them it would be something nice to do especially if they are fitting the flight and hotel bill to come. Its not required but i would be upfront with them and see what their thoughts on it are and what they can afford. I am paying for my BM and GM attire but leaving it up to them if they want their hair, make up etc professionally done though. When i told them i would be paying for their dresses they all told me I should save the money for something else like upgrading myself and FI first class, remember these people are your best friends, they love you and want you to have the best day possible. Maybe turn it around... if you were the BM and what would you think, that might help you decide. If you are paying for their flight and hotel though I think they should be paying for their own attire for sure. Hope this helps I think i started rambling on n on! lol.


I was a BM at a regular (at hoem ) wedding and paid for my dress, shoes, hair, alterations, nails. EVERYTHING. I put my foot down on the makeup (should have also for the hair, I got a regualr looking BUN for 90$, something easily something I could have done myself ) ... throw in the engagement gift, wedding gift, the bachelorette party, bridal shower gift...

I was not a happy BM. It gets really expensive.
I am still pay off my credit card for this stuff... Oh and I did not get a thank you card yet, its been since July...foshizzle.bmp

Our budget is tight for out DW wedding, we have 2 BM and 2 GM, we plan on paying for the shirts for the men (also makes sure they match) and the alterations for the girls dresses.
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