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Originally posted by dzrose93
[B]Whoa -- calm down, thesweetestone.
You're acting as if brides who have their wedding party pay for their own attire are breaching some sort of etiquette and/or are trying to have a million dollar wedding at the expense of their closest friends. Neither could be further from the truth. [B]
In your earlier post you said that is was the wedding parties obligation to pay for thei own attire. I thought that was rude on your part and i felt like you were being very ungrateful for them helping you out.
[B]I've been in a lot of weddings and I have never once had anyone pay for my dress -- nor have I ever thought they should. Sure, I've had some brides buy my jewelry, my shoes, etc. as their gift to me. It was their way of saying thank you for participating in the wedding. But I never once expected them to foot the bill for my outfit because it is customary for the bridesmaids to pay for their own dress and anything that goes with it. (By the way, it is also normal for them to pay for their hotel rooms and any other transportation costs that are required in order to be at the wedding if it is out of town.) [B]
I've been in two wedding and all I paid for was getting my hair done. It is not customary for the wedding party to pay for their own things. Although, I understand that some brides need a little help in paying for the wedding. What I am saying do not act like I have to do this for you or like I'm going to actully benefit by being in your wedding. Be thankful and grateful. Know that this is something I did not have to do. I am a good friend helping you out.
Topic of this thread is a non-issue any bride should volunteer to repay the bridesmaids for their out pocket expenses.