Bridesmaids

The general rule for UK weddings is that you pay for anything you are requiring your bridesmaids to have and they pay for the rest - so if you want them to wear a specific type/colour of dress, then you pay for it, but if you're happy for them to wear whatever, then they pay. But there does seem to be an increased move towards the American way of expecting bridesmaids to pay. Whatever you decide, it's really important to be super clear about costs when you first ask people to be your bridesmaids, so that no one gets upset by any misunderstandings. Nothing worse for a bridesmaid than to accept, only to find she's expected to pay out £££s she wasn't expecting!

We’ve paid for our bridesmaids dresses as I wanted a specific look, cut and colour so didn’t feel it was fair to ask them to pay for a dress they may never wear again.


Originally we asked them to pay for their own hair and make up (due to budget constraints) but in the end we have managed to save more money than we expected so we’re not paying for this for them for the day. We have said though that any trials need to be paid for by them which they’re fine with because we can’t cover all costs.
We don’t mind what shoes they wear so they’re providing their own shoes, I’ve gotten them bags and accessories as little gifts but that’s the extent of it.
I think if you’re honest and open with what they will need to provide/pay for themselves then that’s fair because they can make their own decision. But if it is a dress you want them to wear then I think the bride and groom should pay for this.

My bridesmaids are paying for all of their stuff themselves, but I've made sure to keep their dresses a really reasonable price and they're having input to pick a colour and design we all agree on, and I gave them a colour for their shoes but let them pick whatever they want. The only thing I paid for for them was the bridesmaid boxes (which had like a satin robe and a mug and lip balm in), their hair pieces which I got from etsy and their bouquets.

I'm paying for their dresses, hair and makeup, pyjamas on the day and a gift. They can wear whatever shoes and jewellery they would like. For the flower girls we are paying for dress, shoes and any accessories and probably a little cardi. I think if trying to budget have fewer bridesmaids - I'm having two so can afford to cover all the costs :-)

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