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laborday06
so much to do so little time
Member since 9/04 1334 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/3/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's B-
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Do most people have their bridal party....
pay for their dresses and tuxes. It's really just not in our budget. We are already at $54K including eparty and Rehearsal dinner, but not including honeymoon!
As long as I pick something inexpensive, can I ask the girls to pay for their dresses? I have 8 bridesmaids (including MOH) and 7 groomsmen (including BM) oh and I have 4 kids in the wedding. Paying for them would be over the top!
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Posted 4/28/05 1:25 PM 
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FormerlyKnownAsQ
It's A Sickness!
Member since 9/04 6039 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/4/2006 12:00 AM
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
I'm not paying for my BM's dresses either. I wish I could but it's just me and FI paying for this wedding. I'm trying to pick dresses in the 125-150 range.
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Posted 4/28/05 1:27 PM
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kissy27
Sweet Memories
Member since 4/04 10934 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/31/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Floral Terrace
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
The only dress I am paying for in the BM is the FG...That was my choice...I think typically nowadays the BP pays for their own things
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Posted 4/28/05 1:29 PM
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laborday06
so much to do so little time
Member since 9/04 1334 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/3/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's B-
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
me and the FH are paying as well. I can't believe I'm spending this much, but with an invite list of 280 (hopefully 220 coming) the reception is eating my budget away!
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Posted 4/28/05 1:29 PM
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cindyandkevin
To have and to hold
Member since 2/05 21575 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/10/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Stonebridge Country Club
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
We're going to have them pay for their own dresses and tuxes. I think that's why you ASK so nicely and all, bc it is a really big expense for them too. I wish we could pay for them but it's just not possible.
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Posted 4/28/05 1:33 PM
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KimmyKim7481
Loving the Married Life!!!
Member since 9/04 1072 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/16/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Sand Castle
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
Posted by cindyandkevin
We're going to have them pay for their own dresses and tuxes. I think that's why you ASK so nicely and all, bc it is a really big expense for them too. I wish we could pay for them but it's just not possible.
I agree
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Posted 4/28/05 1:34 PM
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amstellitelady
I'M MARRIED....WHOO HOO
Member since 9/04 1967 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/12/2006 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Stewart Manor Country Club
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
Posted by miss_qiana
I'm not paying for my BM's dresses either. I wish I could but it's just me and FI paying for this wedding. I'm trying to pick dresses in the 125-150 range.
same here. we are paying for everything ourselves, but I will keep the dress price in the same range.
I think thats how it always went. please correct me if i'm wrong, but I always thought the BM's paid for their dresses.
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Posted 4/28/05 1:37 PM
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laborday06
so much to do so little time
Member since 9/04 1334 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/3/2006 6:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's B-
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
I thought so too, but then I saw girls posting that they bought them for their BP. I got nervous! I've never been to a wedding before, never the less been a part of one!
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Posted 4/28/05 1:40 PM
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crescentbride
Board Fanatic
Member since 3/05 389 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/3/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Crescent Beach Club
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
We are planning on paying for the FG and RB outfits. The BP will pay for their own attire.
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Posted 4/28/05 1:43 PM
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JessicaM.
totally
Member since 3/05 10894 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/23/2006 12:00 AM
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shes gonna dream up the world she wants to live in
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
Posted by laborday06
I thought so too, but then I saw girls posting that they bought them for their BP. I got nervous! I've never been to a wedding before, never the less been a part of one!
Me either....it just makes everything harder because I lack the experience!
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Posted 4/28/05 1:44 PM
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sarahbelle
Old Married Lady
Member since 11/04 4160 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/8/2006 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor A++++
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
My girls are paying for their own dresses. We never discussed the possibility of me paying for the gowns. I had them help me the dresses out, so they knew how much the dresses were before we picked.
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Posted 4/28/05 1:52 PM
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soontobemrsv
I love being a newlywed!!!!!!!
Member since 4/05 2775 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/1/2006 5:30 PM
Wed. Location:
CLM!
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
my bridal party is paying for their own dresses as well, they just assumed that too, never discussed me paying for them.
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Posted 4/28/05 1:57 PM
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wintergirl06
Board Fanatic
Member since 8/04 758 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/18/2006 11:30 AM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
I've never heard of a bride paying for the bm's dresses...
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Posted 4/28/05 2:59 PM
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kellwolfe
It's An Obsession
Member since 12/04 4122 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/8/2006 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Hamlet WindWatchA+++++++++++++++++++
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
I never heard of that - ....I made sure that I picked something that I loved at a good price ...128.00 thats not bad at all ...If they wanted me to buy there dresses that would be there gift
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Posted 4/28/05 3:51 PM
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MsKitty1274
My little Monster!!
Member since 7/04 3544 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/25/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
My girls are paying for their dresses. As well, the guys are paying for their tuxes. The only things I may spring for are the flower girl dress and ring bearer tux.
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Posted 4/28/05 3:59 PM
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cantwait2bewed
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 11/04 2587 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/29/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Majestic Gardens
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
I am having my bridal party pay for the dresses. I will probably get them the jewelry though. Most of the time the bridesmaids do pay for it.
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Posted 4/28/05 4:13 PM
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Goldi1021
Growing a miracle in my belly!
Member since 1/05 12772 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/18/2006 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Temple Avodah
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
I am not paying for my BP's dresses. I am also not picking dresses that will break their banks. I should also mention that the ladies in my BP are established women who have the means by which to pay for their own dresses. The only ones who can't afford their own dresses are my brother's daughters - they are teenagers. I guess I am glad my brother can provide for them.
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Posted 4/28/05 4:24 PM
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KimmyKim7481
Loving the Married Life!!!
Member since 9/04 1072 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/16/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Sand Castle
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
I'm gonna look for a reasonably priced dress for the BP hopefully between $150-$175..I'm not looking for the BP to spend a crazy amount of $$ on dresses they are never gonna get use out of again
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Posted 4/28/05 5:04 PM
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steflily
Officially a Baker!
Member since 11/04 1537 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/11/2006 3:15 PM
Wed. Location:
Bellport Country Club A++++
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
I've been a bridesmaid 4 times and I've always paid for my dress. I expected to.
For those that paid for the BM dresses - are/did you ask for the dress back after the wedding since it is yours?
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Posted 4/28/05 5:15 PM
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angdoceul
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Member since 9/04 202 total posts
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1/1/2011 12:00 PM
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
Mine are all paying for their dresses/tuxes.
I think its understood when you agree to be in the wedding party. I am going to try and keep the total $$$ resonable though.
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Posted 4/28/05 6:08 PM
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beatle06
I love my husband!!
Member since 2/05 1305 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2006 12:00 AM
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
Posted by wintergirl06
I've never heard of a bride paying for the bm's dresses...
me either~!
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Posted 4/28/05 7:01 PM
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06NovBride
We're Married
Member since 11/04 2981 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/24/2006 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
East Wind
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
Every wedding I have been in, the BM, MOH, GM all paid for their attire by themselves.
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Posted 4/28/05 7:13 PM
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july06bride
Happy First Anniversary to Us!
Member since 12/04 7794 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/1/2006 2:45 PM
Wed. Location:
East Wind Estate
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
Posted by wintergirl06
I've never heard of a bride paying for the bm's dresses...
me neither
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Posted 4/28/05 7:34 PM
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kase21
Board Fanatic
Member since 1/05 699 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/25/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Majestic Gardens - B-
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
i believe that having the BP pay for their own attire is expected and is the norm. That's why we give them a present, as a small thank you for their part.
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Posted 4/28/05 7:58 PM
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VogueBride
Baby on the way!
Member since 12/04 1765 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/22/2006 11:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Milleridge Cottage
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Re: Do most people have their bridal party....
yeah...thats for them....i would love to be able to afford to pay for that for them..but we deff dont have that money!
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Posted 4/28/05 8:11 PM
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