She Demanded Her Bridesmaids Pay for Their Own Dresses, But She Lost Out in the End

One of the most significant days in our lives is our wedding day. It’s the moment when we stand alongside our significant other, with all eyes on us.

This is why the bride typically dresses distinctly from the bridesmaids, often choosing their attire. However, in this particular case, the bride decided that the bridesmaids should pay for their own dresses.

While it was her choice, not everyone was happy with it. Read on to discover what unfolded when the dust settled.

In the “Help! I’m Getting Married” Facebook group, where those preparing for their big day can seek advice and share tips, one woman posed a question: “I’m a bit confused, do the bridesmaids pay for their dresses or does the bride pay?”

Many responded that the bride should cover the cost, as she selected her bridesmaids.

One member stated, “Bride and groom pay for everything for the wedding party.”

Another agreed, adding, “My bridesmaids aren’t paying for a thing. I asked them, so they shouldn’t be expected to.”

A third simply noted, “Definitely the bride.”

Some went even further, suggesting that the bride should also pay for the bridesmaids’ hotel rooms and the cost of hair and makeup.

One woman shared, “I’m paying for everything: hair, makeup, dresses, and rooms. I don’t want them to spend on anything that’s needed. I’ve prepared gift boxes for the morning with their jewelry and hair accessories.”

Another bride-to-be added, “I’m covering my bridesmaids’ dresses, hair, makeup, bags, and jewelry. The girls will get their own shoes.”

A third commented, “I had three bridesmaids and I paid for everything: dresses, shoes, bags, jewelry, hair, and makeup. I also paid for the hotel stay the night before the wedding since we were getting married there.”

Others noted that there are no hard and fast rules, and it’s ultimately up to the bride and her bridesmaids to decide.

One member pointed out, “There are no rules, as long as everyone knows from the start where they stand. It’s all down to your budget. We paid for our bridesmaids’ dresses, hair, makeup, and room for the night, as well as a gift of jewelry.”

Another mentioned that customs vary by country. “In Ireland, the bride pays. I’ve been in five weddings in the US and had to pay for my dress, shoes, hair, makeup, etc. But that doesn’t seem to be the case here.”

However, some felt that bridesmaids should cover their own costs, given the financial and emotional stress brides already face.

One member shared, “My sister-in-law is having eight bridesmaids, and we are paying for our own dresses.”

Another added, “My bridesmaids are buying their own dresses. I just told them the color and let them pick the one they love. They show me.”

She joked, “I don’t want three flower vases as bridesmaids.”