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Kelssie
Beginner July 2022 Dorset

Dilemma: Bridesmaid Dresses

Kelssie, 9 December, 2021 at 11:24 Posted on Wedding Attire 1 3

Hello,

I'm looking for some advice, I am getting married in July 2022 and have 3 bridesmaids and 1 man of honour. Me and my husband to be have been discussing budget etc and i'm wondering if the bride is supposed to pay for the bridesmaid dresses?

I am looking to pay for their hair and makeup to be done but don't think we can cover the cost of both, would it be horrible if I ask them to buy their own dresses? The only thing I would make sure is that the colour is the one that matches the wedding theme but I would be happy for them to choose a dress that would suit their own bodies and something they would feel really comfortable in.

Thanks in advance.

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Latest activity by Samantha, 10 December, 2021 at 13:07
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    VIP April 2022 Wiltshire
    Charlotte ·
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    Traditionally you pay for dresses, but nowadays it really is up to you If you are happy for them to choose the dress and have no stipulations then I would say have a conversation with them. I would suggest you explain you cant stretch to hair and make up as well so are they comfortable to do their own, if you are? That way you can have some control on the dresses so they are likely to match more and the look will be similar.

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    Beginner July 2022 Dorset
    Kelssie ·
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    Thank you Charlotte,

    Yes i think i will have to say we can do one or the other and ill be getting them some gifts for been my bridesmaids on the day Smiley smile

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    Dedicated March 2022 Hampshire
    Samantha ·
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    I have paid for my bridesmaid dresses and there hair but said if they want there make up done they’ll have to pay for it but no pressure to have it done if they don’t want to/can’t afford to Smiley smile
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