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Bridesmaid Budget Q

Obviously, you're here because of a destination wedding ... so my question to you all is, how much do you expect your bridal party to pay to attend your wedding? I've been asked to be in a friend's wedding the last week of December this year in Hawaii. Right now plane tickets are $1k for me only (H not included), I can imagine there will be at least $500 in other costs (dress, hotel, etc.) So, what is the maximum price you'd ask your bridal party to pay to be at your wedding OR what is the maximum price you'd be willing to pay to be in one?

Re: Bridesmaid Budget Q

  • We're starting to plan ours in Hawaii now.  As of right now we arn't having a wedding party just for that reason.  I can't ask my friends to pay that much and I just can't afford to pay their way.  I think what ever you feel comfortable paying is worth it.  She will understand if you cant pay that much.
  • I am getting married in Hawaii... I asked one friend - my very best friend since I was 2 - to be my maid of honor. Once I found out another one of my friends was actually going to be there - I asked her to be a bridesmaid. Same goes for the groomsmen. We really waited until people already had plans to go before we asked them because we didn't want people to feel obligated. The rest of our party is brothers and sisters. Except for one girl that turned out to be a disaster and is another story all together. Honestly I haven't put a price tag on it - and I am in a DW in November and haven't put a price on that either...
  • I'm not having a bridal party.  But for me the answer to both of your questions is the same.  They chose Hawaii - if you can't afford to go, don't.  I'm sure they'll understand.  Likewise, I would spend only what I was able to attend a wedding.  There really is no dollar amount I could say.  However, for my best friend's wedding, I would sell a kidney if I had to ;).  I guess the point of this is, make the decision that is right for you and your family.  That airfare sounds crazy, where are you traveling from?
  • Never mind, I just figured out why the airfare is so high.  Last week in December.
  • Thanks ladies!
  • I have my two sisters and FI's sister as bridesmaids. They had already commited to coming (they kind of had to, being siblings) so they aren't paying any extra.  But I took the 1500 dollars they have to spend in consideration, and I paid for their dresses, flip slops, jewlery and I'll probably pay for their hair the day of.I know it can all add up fast, and I wanted them not to have to worry about more than they already were paying. 
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