3 months ago I talked individually with each of my bridesmaids to figure out their dress budget. They are all in school and each said they could afford $100 or less. The dresses I liked are from Bari Jay and I can get them from Pearl's Place for $120 each. Since they are $20 over each maid's budget I said I would pay the difference and the shipping and handling charges.
2 months ago I told each girl I would be placing the order with Pearl's Place on December 3rd and would need their $100 at that time. I offered to postpone the order date if any girl thought that date would be an issue financially. No one said it would be an issue so I planned on that date.
I know that is right around the holidays but I need to get the dresses ordered around that time for them to be shipped and arrive with enough time to have alterations done.
My MOH told me yesterday she wouldn't be able to order the dress until Feb. which will be cutting it close for delivery by the wedding date. She cited that she didn't have the money since it was so close to Christmas. This irks me because I let her know the price 3 months ago and when I would need her money 2 months ago. What should I do? I have outlined possible solutions below:
1. order her dress on the 3rd with the other girl's and have her pay me $100 when she is able.
2. Have her order her dress when she has the finances and she will need to pay the full price and the S&H since it is a separate order from the other 3.
3. Have her order the dress when she has the finances but I still pay the extra $20 and S&H like I said I would when I thought I would be ordering all 4 dresses at the same time.
This isn't really that big of a deal. Honestly, I don't care too much I just want to know the best way to handle the situation.