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¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 03-21-2005, 06:13 PM

Im going down on Wednesday to get fitted for a bridesmaid gown (which sucks because Im losing weight and the wedding aint til the end of the year so Ill have to get it re-altered), and I was wondering how much I should expect to spend? I was told to bring money and ugh I forgot to ask how much itd be and I have no idea how much these things cost.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 03-21-2005, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

How nice is it going to be. It could be as much as $500.

I dunno. And I highly doubt it would ever come to $500. Meangya Id go naked if that were the case.

TripperFan · 03-21-2005, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

How nice is it going to be. It could be as much as $500.

Yeah - depends on the bride's tastes/expectations and all. Do you know what she usually spends on her regular clothes (i.e. - does she go for designer stuff)?

Is there any way you can just call her and ask directly? Can't see she would be offended. Or, if you know the name of the store and if they've already been decided on, they could tell you exactly.

I agree though - be prepared for anything from $250 to even $600. Mention to them too, that you are losing weight!

Have fun!

TripperFan · 03-21-2005, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

If she's a Louis Vutton person, she might be springing for a really nice dress.

True

Kay Scarpetta · 03-21-2005, 09:19 PM

I bought a bridesmaid dress for the Military Ball last year... it was Jessica McClintock. It was $265 but on sale... so I paid somewhere between $200-$225 for it. I forgot.

Chelsea · 03-21-2005, 09:25 PM

Reason #126 it's great to be a guy: You plop down a small-ish [compared to THOSE numbers] amount of money, rent a tux for a couple of days for whatever occasion might spring up, and then send it back.

And even if we need to buy one due to attending formal events often, they're by and large still cheaper than dresses.

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Janice · 03-21-2005, 09:28 PM

I've been in my share of weddings. They're a lot of fun, but very expensive. Dress, shoes, salon, wedding shower, shower gift, bachelorette party, wedding gift...lots of money.

dawsongirl · 03-21-2005, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I've been in my share of weddings. They're a lot of fun, but very expensive. Dress, shoes, salon, wedding shower, shower gift, bachelorette party, wedding gift...lots of money.

That's why I don't want a very fancy wedding. I hate spending that much money.

Georgia's on my Mind · 03-21-2005, 10:34 PM

www.uglydresses.com

MsOrange · 03-21-2005, 10:37 PM

do bridesmaids pay for their own dresses when their in a wedding, or is that the brides responsiblity?

Georgia's on my Mind · 03-21-2005, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

do bridesmaids pay for their own dresses when their in a wedding, or is that the brides responsiblity?

usually they pay for their own

TripperFan · 03-22-2005, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

do bridesmaids pay for their own dresses when their in a wedding, or is that the brides responsiblity?

Supposedly the tradition always was that if the bride insisted on a certain type or design, she would foot the bill and if she left it more to the bridesmaids then they would pay themselves.

About the last 15 years though the bridesmaids seem to get stuck with the whole thing regardless - dress, shoes, salon (although many brides will pickup hairdressing/makeup tabs) - yeah - and gift! Gets really pricey and worse if your the maid/matron of honor - you're expected to host a bridal shower.
The bride should still get a gift for them though - and the more they're expected to spend, then usually the gift from the bride reflects that too.
For my brother's wedding, I got stuck paying $250 for a homemade, ill-fitting
dress that I ended up using as a Halloween costume going as Shirley Temple (if that gives you any idea of how BAD this thing was)! The jewelry (necklace and matching earrings) fell apart at the reception.

Just elope - or live together!! Better spent towards a honeymoon to remember or the house I say!

vienna waits · 03-22-2005, 12:48 AM

OMG 500 dollars? Dude I would say screw you unless they're paying. That's freaking ridiculous. I will never have some big fancy wedding. Who needs all that crap?

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 03-22-2005, 12:52 AM

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OMG 500 dollars? Dude I would say screw you unless they're paying. That's freaking ridiculous. I will never have some big fancy wedding. Who needs all that crap?

UGH. Nice to know girl! Ill call the wedding planner.

MsOrange · 03-22-2005, 12:24 PM

i don't want a big fancy wedding...

how do you ask someone to be your bridesmaid, and then expect them to pay for their own dress? that doesn't make any sense to me.

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Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Reason #126 it's great to be a guy: You plop down a small-ish [compared to THOSE numbers] amount of money, rent a tux for a couple of days for whatever occasion might spring up, and then send it back. And even if we need to buy one due to attending formal events often, they're by and large still cheaper than dresses. <Nelson> Ha Ha </Nelson>
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vienna waits avatars are stupid. Forum Superstar Join Date: May 18, 2001 Location: Ravenclaw Common Room Posts: 29,859	OMG 500 dollars? Dude I would say screw you unless they're paying. That's freaking ridiculous. I will never have some big fancy wedding. Who needs all that crap?
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I've been in my share of weddings. They're a lot of fun, but very expensive. Dress, shoes, salon, wedding shower, shower gift, bachelorette party, wedding gift...lots of money.

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MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	do bridesmaids pay for their own dresses when their in a wedding, or is that the brides responsiblity?

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MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	i don't want a big fancy wedding... how do you ask someone to be your bridesmaid, and then expect them to pay for their own dress? that doesn't make any sense to me.