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bridal show, should I pay for my girls to go?

I invited a few of my close friends to come with me to a bridal show this weekend. I also invited them to my house for breakfast and mimosas to show my appreciation before the show. Do i also pay their admission costs?

Any insight is appreciated!Laughing

Re: bridal show, should I pay for my girls to go?

  • A bridal show is not most non-brides idea of a good time. Hell, I didn't go to any for my own wedding because they are not my idea of a good time. They are spending an afternoon centered on you and your wedding. I would pay for it.
  • My mom and I treated all of my bridesmaids to the expo we went to shortly after my engagement. I would pay as a further show of appreciation.
  • I would definitely pay for it.  The brunch sounds very thoughtful, but I think it makes sense to also cover their admission.

    My H and I went to one in our area, and it wasn't too bad, although neither of us wanted to linger that long--we got all the free food samples, talked to DJs and photographers (what we were looking for), and left.  
  • I would pay for it. As an above poster said, I didn't even attend one for my own wedding! I would have really no interest in going if I wasn't getting married; I would for a friend, but if there's a cost involved (some are free), then if you're inviting them, I think you should pay.
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  • Yes, I think you should pay; it's "for" your wedding.   Esepcially since this is probably not something that they would be do anyway on a Saturday. 
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  • You should definitely pay for it. You're the reason they're going.

    Ditto PPs--I went to one, and it wasn't particularly fun.
  • I went to a show with my MOH and I paid for her. I didn't want it to seem like it was something she had to do. Like PPs said, I don't think it was the best time she ever had. I didn't even have much fun. Pay for them.
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  • If they're going for you, I'd pay. 
  • Yes, you should pay for them.
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  • Ditto the others.  They may not even realize that you pay admission to get into these things.


    IMO, they're already being GREAT friends by even going.  You'd be really out of line if you expected them to pay.
  • I would pay for them. When I invited people to go with me I always paid for them. Usually if you go online to bridal show website they have discount tickets if you get them before the day of the show.
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    I would pay for them and make up stickers for drawings in each of  their names with their title (bridesmaid, ect) with your wedding date. It ups your chances dramatically of winning something at the event too. Just register each seperatly
  • When I went with a friend for hers, I paid for myself, i vollunteered to go with her..I dont expect anyone to pay my way.
    When I went to one for myself, I sent a message to my BM's and said my FI, mom and I were going to the bridal fair "x" day and "x" time and if they wanted to come with Id love it if they did! 2 of them came with and paid theyre own way, theyd never let me pay for them to come.
    It depends on what you say and how you feel.. is this a requirement for you? If it is, then yes, pay for it, if theyre vollunteering to come with you..then I dont think its required for you to pay, nice gesture yes, required no.
    I never expect anyone to pay for anything for me, its rude.
  • Thanks ladies. The gals going are my best friends and they are by no means "required" go. I will def foot the bill though. I feel like a jerk for even asking. Although I know we will have a blast!
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