Results: Wedding Costs for Bridal Party
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My sister-in-law is getting married in a month. I am the matron of honor, my husband is an usher, and my daughter is a flower girl. Together the outfits for the wedding are costing almost $400. Do you think this is reasonable, or should the bride have chosen less expensive outfits (we were originally told it was going to be a simple wedding)? It's reasonable
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377 votes
Too expensive
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529 votes
Undecided
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326 votes
Other (please specify)
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26 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.16% | 2 | |
| n/a | 0.16% | 2 |
| should be talked about | 0.08% | 1 |
| none of my business | 0.08% | 1 |
| costs need to be discussed form the start unless the bride is paying for everything. | 0.08% | 1 |
| she should help w/expenses if she chose the outfits! | 0.08% | 1 |
| it is reasonable, if you cant afford it tell her and dont be part of the wedding | 0.08% | 1 |
| i think it's reasonable for the 3 of you. | 0.08% | 1 |
| the ones running the wedding should have to pay for that kind of stuff | 0.08% | 1 |
| its not about you be in it or dont but its her day | 0.08% | 1 |
| thats a fair price some times ive spent that much on one out fit for myself | 0.08% | 1 |
| shouldn't she pay for it? | 0.08% | 1 |
| each wedding is different. the bride should be considerate of all bridal members' financial ability to buy the dresses. | 0.08% | 1 |
| if you have to pay for your outfits, you should get to pick them. brides should only pick the wedding party's outfits if they pay for them, or partly pay | 0.08% | 1 |
| how come she doesn't pay a portion of it if she wanted you to wear those outfits?? | 0.08% | 1 |
| bride should pay or let you wear your own clothes | 0.08% | 1 |
| very reasonable; hard to find just a dress for that cheap | 0.08% | 1 |
| if its too expensive, let her know how you feel. shy may pickup the difference. | 0.08% | 1 |
| i like small weddings | 0.08% | 1 |
| does not sound to expensive for today's cost but depends on what you can afford | 0.08% | 1 |
| i went to moores ..so cheap and the dresses go second..so much better how many times do you think the girl wore it before you ..once. | 0.08% | 1 |
| it's beyond reasonable for 3 people & if you can't afford it should have thought of that before you agreed to be in it. | 0.08% | 1 |
| tell your sister to pay,or live in sin | 0.08% | 1 |
| $400 for you, your husband and your daughter........it's not unreasonable, but if it's too much he should tell her since it's his sister. he should've told her that you only have so much you can spend and to not go over that amount if she wants ya'l | 0.08% | 1 |
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Since we are part of the family, and have 3 people in the wedding, do you think the family should help pay for some of the expenses, or is that just what happens when you agree to be in a wedding? Family should help with the expenses
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407 votes
We should be expected to pay for it all ourselves
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418 votes
undecided
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439 votes
Other (please specify)
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31 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.54% | 7 | |
| n/a | 0.15% | 2 |
| na | 0.08% | 1 |
| none of my business | 0.08% | 1 |
| unless the "family" is paying for everything else, the bride (and groom) should be responsible for costs. | 0.08% | 1 |
| no | 0.08% | 1 |
| lol no you should pay for your self... | 0.08% | 1 |
| the bride and groom should pay as well as the couples parents and no one else. | 0.08% | 1 |
| the ones running the wedding should have to pay for it all | 0.08% | 1 |
| if the expense is too much talk to the bride and if the parents are paying then that perhaps can be part of the cost | 0.08% | 1 |
| if you could not affort it ask for help. | 0.08% | 1 |
| you should help, but not be expected to. | 0.08% | 1 |
| should be talked about | 0.08% | 1 |
| drop out of the wedding | 0.08% | 1 |
| i think the bride and groom should pay all of it | 0.08% | 1 |
| family should pitch in but should not be required to | 0.08% | 1 |
| no--it's the obligation of the bride and groom | 0.08% | 1 |
| the way the question is worded makes it difficult to answer, however, if you accepted to be her matron, buying a dress is what everyone has to do, it has been that way forever | 0.08% | 1 |
| the person who is getting married should pay for it | 0.08% | 1 |
| it is the responsability of the couple getting married. | 0.08% | 1 |
| i think you are suppose to cover it yourself but i have never believed in that. way too much costs | 0.08% | 1 |
| ummm the bride should pay | 0.08% | 1 |
| what did you expect to pay for 3 people for an important event? you sound very petty and immature | 0.08% | 1 |
| it should've been discussed what you can afford or what she was planning on spending to see if you could come up with it. | 0.08% | 1 |
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I am throwing a lingerie shower for the bride, and none of the other bridesmaids have offered to help out with the cost. Do you think that all the bridesmaids should contribute, or should I be expected to pay for all of the party? Bridesmaids should all help, and it would then be thrown by all of them
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627 votes
As the matron of honor, I should pay for the shower completely
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238 votes
undecided
31%
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391 votes
Other (please specify)
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30 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.31% | 4 | |
| n/a | 0.23% | 3 |
| you made the desicion to throw the party , that makes it your expence | 0.08% | 1 |
| none of my business | 0.08% | 1 |
| don't throw it. | 0.08% | 1 |
| if you're "throwing" it it's your expense | 0.08% | 1 |
| if you were going to complain this much, maybe you should have turned down you position in the wedding | 0.08% | 1 |
| they shouldn't be expected to pay, but you could delegate out help ie "could you pick up some soda for the party on your way in?" or if there is an event such as a pole dancing class, each person can pay for themselves and it can still be fun for all | 0.08% | 1 |
| as the mat of honor you r expected to pay for the party. in this harsh economy if you cant afford it u should def ask the bmaids to help. n dont forget as m of honor you receive a gift from bride which should equal the value of wat u lay out | 0.08% | 1 |
| you volentered | 0.08% | 1 |
| were they included in the thought of having one | 0.08% | 1 |
| i believe the mother of the bride and matron of honor should pay. | 0.08% | 1 |
| you decided to throw the shower, you can't expect others to pay for your decision. if you had said, "why don't we all throw her a shower", that would have been different. | 0.08% | 1 |
| if you wanted them to contribute, you should have asked if they would or could. | 0.08% | 1 |
| you could ask them if they would like to help, make a proposal and make it sound like a great idea, be enthousiastic and it will work :) | 0.08% | 1 |
| you're hosting the shower. you should cover the expense. if you don't want to cover all the expenses, then you should have asked someone to help. | 0.08% | 1 |
| ask them to help, i bet they are waiting for you to ask! | 0.08% | 1 |
| you should pay for most of it but the other bridesmaids should help out. | 0.08% | 1 |
| bride and groom should pay for everything | 0.08% | 1 |
| its not necessary to have a lingerie party | 0.08% | 1 |
| two words: cover charge :) | 0.08% | 1 |
| as moh you are suppose to cover it but once again if it is a hardship, tell someone | 0.08% | 1 |
| you throw it-you pay | 0.08% | 1 |
| unfortunately, you agreed to be the matron of honor and it is one of your duties, not anyone else's. | 0.08% | 1 |
| if you're throwing the shower, it's your responsibility. you can always back out if you cannot afford to be in the wedding. | 0.08% | 1 |
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