Just the maid of honor? The bridesmaids?

A. Whomever is hosting the shower should be responsible for taking care of all of the costs. This is usually the maid of honor with some help from all of the bridesmaids, or the maid of honor and the mother of the bride. Guests of the shower, even if it’s being held at a restaurant, should never be asked to contribute toward the cost of the shower.

Q. Who pays for the bachelorette party? Do we charge per person or does the bridal party foot the bill?

A. Unlike the shower, anyone who is attending the bachelorette party can chip in to spl

In a day and age when weddings can cost in the thousands of dollars, it’s easy for a woman to have some reservations when asked to be a part of a wedding party. Many women are unsure as to what their financial responsibilities will include when agreeing to be a bridesmaid. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions that women have about financially fulfilling their role as bridesmaid.

Q. Will I have to pay for my own dress?

A. Yes, every bridesmaid is expected to foot the bill for her own dress and any alterations that may need done. This also includes paying for your shoes, pantyhose, and undergarments as well. If finances are an issue for you, confide in the bride and ask her to keep that in mind when she chooses the maid’s dresses. If paying for your own dress is completely out of the question, again, discuss this with the bride and explain your dilemma. Anyone close enough to want you in their wedding will more than likely be completely understanding of your quandary, and either help with the cost, or understand why you have to respectfully decline her invitation.

Many brides will even decide on a color and general style and then give their bridesmaids creative license in picking their own dresses. This allows you to bargain shop and hunt for deals that you wouldn’t normally find in a bridal shop.

Q. Will I have to pay for my own hairdo and make-up?

A. While it is a nice gesture on the bride’s part to pay for all of her maid’s hair and make-up, especially if she wants a uniform look, it is just that, a gesture, and definitely not expected. However, a bridesmaid who is paying for her own dress, shoes, and accoutrements shouldn’t be expected to pay for a professional hairstyle or makeover either. This issue should tactfully be brought up to the bride, if she hasn’t done so already, and discuss in detail who is paying for what, and where they’re having it done so that there are no surprises the morning of the wedding.

Perhaps one of the bridesmaids, friends, or members of the extended family are a whiz at styling hair and applying make-up, and can do everyone’s for free or at a lower cost than at a salon. If this is the case, then be sure to have a “trial run” a few days before the wedding to experiment with different colors and types of make-up.

Q. Who is responsible for paying for the bridal shower? Her mother? Just the maid of honor? The bridesmaids?

A. Whomever is hosting the shower should be responsible for taking care of all of the costs. This is usually the maid of honor with some help from all of the bridesmaids, or the maid of honor and the mother of the bride. Guests of the shower, even if it’s being held at a restaurant, should never be asked to contribute toward the cost of the shower.

Q. Who pays for the bachelorette party? Do we charge per person or does the bridal party foot the bill?

A. Unlike the shower, anyone who is attending the bachelorette party can chip in to spli

pantyhose, and undergarments as well. If finances are an issue for you, confide in the bride and ask her to keep that in mind when she chooses the maid’s dresses. If paying for your own dress is completely out of the question, again, discuss this with the bride and explain your dilemma. Anyone close enough to want you in their wedding will more than likely be completely understanding of your quandary, and either help with the cost, or understand why you have to respectfully decline her invitation.

Many brides will even decide on a color and general style and then give their bridesmaids creative license in picking their own dresses. This allows you to bargain shop and hunt for deals that you wouldn’t normally find in a bridal shop.

Q. Will I have to pay for my own hairdo and make-up?

A. While it is a nice gesture on the bride’s part to pay for all of her maid’s hair and make-up, especially if she wants a uniform look, it is just that, a gesture, and definitely not expected. However, a bridesmaid who is paying for her own dress, shoes, and accoutrements shouldn’t be expected to pay for a professional hairstyle or makeover either. This issue should tactfully be brought up to the bride, if she hasn’t done so already, and discuss in detail who is paying for what, and where they’re having it done so that there are no surprises the morning of the wedding.

Perhaps one of the bridesmaids, friends, or members of the extended family are a whiz at styling hair and applying make-up, and can do everyone’s for free or at a lower cost than at a salon. If this is the case, then be sure to have a “trial run” a few days before the wedding to experiment with different colors and types of make-up.

Q. Who is responsible for paying for the bridal shower? Her mother? Just the maid of honor? The bridesmaids?

A. Whomever is hosting the shower should be responsible for taking care of all of the costs. This is usually the maid of honor with some help from all of the bridesmaids, or the maid of honor and the mother of the bride. Guests of the shower, even if it’s being held at a restaurant, should never be asked to contribute toward the cost of the shower.

Q. Who pays for the bachelorette party? Do we charge per person or does the bridal party foot the bill?

A. Unlike the shower, anyone who is attending the bachelorette party can chip in to spl

eative license in picking their own dresses. This allows you to bargain shop and hunt for deals that you wouldn’t normally find in a bridal shop.

Q. Will I have to pay for my own hairdo and make-up?

A. While it is a nice gesture on the bride’s part to pay for all of her maid’s hair and make-up, especially if she wants a uniform look, it is just that, a gesture, and definitely not expected. However, a bridesmaid who is paying for her own dress, shoes, and accoutrements shouldn’t be expected to pay for a professional hairstyle or makeover either. This issue should tactfully be brought up to the bride, if she hasn’t done so already, and discuss in detail who is paying for what, and where they’re having it done so that there are no surprises the morning of the wedding.

Perhaps one of the bridesmaids, friends, or members of the extended family are a whiz at styling hair and applying make-up, and can do everyone’s for free or at a lower cost than at a salon. If this is the case, then be sure to have a “trial run” a few days before the wedding to experiment with different colors and types of make-up.

Q. Who is responsible for paying for the bridal shower? Her mother? Just the maid of honor? The bridesmaids?

A. Whomever is hosting the shower should be responsible for taking care of all of the costs. This is usually the maid of honor with some help from all of the bridesmaids, or the maid of honor and the mother of the bride. Guests of the shower, even if it’s being held at a restaurant, should never be asked to contribute toward the cost of the shower.

Q. Who pays for the bachelorette party? Do we charge per person or does the bridal party foot the bill?

A. Unlike the shower, anyone who is attending the bachelorette party can chip in to spl

up to the bride, if she hasn’t done so already, and discuss in detail who is paying for what, and where they’re having it done so that there are no surprises the morning of the wedding.

Perhaps one of the bridesmaids, friends, or members of the extended family are a whiz at styling hair and applying make-up, and can do everyone’s for free or at a lower cost than at a salon. If this is the case, then be sure to have a “trial run” a few days before the wedding to experiment with different colors and types of make-up.

Q. Who is responsible for paying for the bridal shower? Her mother? Just the maid of honor? The bridesmaids?

A. Whomever is hosting the shower should be responsible for taking care of all of the costs. This is usually the maid of honor with some help from all of the bridesmaids, or the maid of honor and the mother of the bride. Guests of the shower, even if it’s being held at a restaurant, should never be asked to contribute toward the cost of the shower.

Q. Who pays for the bachelorette party? Do we charge per person or does the bridal party foot the bill?

A. Unlike the shower, anyone who is attending the bachelorette party can chip in to spl

Just the maid of honor? The bridesmaids?

A. Whomever is hosting the shower should be responsible for taking care of all of the costs. This is usually the maid of honor with some help from all of the bridesmaids, or the maid of honor and the mother of the bride. Guests of the shower, even if it’s being held at a restaurant, should never be asked to contribute toward the cost of the shower.

Q. Who pays for the bachelorette party? Do we charge per person or does the bridal party foot the bill?

A. Unlike the shower, anyone who is attending the bachelorette party can chip in to split the costs, or some prefer to have it so that everyone pays for themselves. Whatever route you choose, it should be made crystal clear to all guests well ahead of time to avoid any confusion or embarrassment if someone shows up without enough money.