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How much to chip in for Bachelorette party

GJMLuckyGJMLucky
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From what I've seen, usually the wedding party (and even non wedding party guests) chip in a certain amount which will help pay for drinks, hotel, transportation, entertainment, etc....what do you think is an acceptable amount to ask the bridesmaids to chip in? I am planning this party for my sister, and she has 11 other bridesmaids. They are all emailing me to let them know the cost, which they will not give any guidance one. They say "keep it reasonable". The party is going to cost $2000 all said and done, and I am going to cover the excess. Right now I'm thinking $100 per bridesmaid......
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Re: How much to chip in for Bachelorette party

  • HippinhipsterHippinhipster member
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    edited December 2011
    I would say figure out how much each thing would cost per person? What is included in the $2000? If everyone is using a portion of whatever the $2000 covers I'd say split it evenly among everyone... but that's just me
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  • mandi921vhmandi921vh member
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    edited December 2011
    If all of the BMs are paying for the bachelorette party first figure out how much people can afford to pay before planning the party. 
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  • hlq2011hlq2011
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    edited December 2011
    Bach parties I've been invited to as a guest, we were sent a letter or email saying "This is the plan, this is how much (might vary a little depending on how many people come), let us know if you're in."

    One of those was a night out with a party bus, and the other was a trip to NYC.  People knew what they were getting into, and if it was too much, just didn't come.

    Edit to add: This was pretty much to cover people's own food, and hotel rooms, and share of the party bus.  There was no extra tacked on for decorations, or drinks at the MOH's house before-hand, or whatever else.  THAT, I would not have been okay with.  And BMs are not ATMs to pay for everything you choose to plan.
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  • MairePoppyMairePoppy mod
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_pre-wedding-parties_much-chip-bachelorette-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:32Discussion:8c803ced-5056-482a-acd8-16d5e4385d82Post:5bee4a01-947c-424f-a8b4-51527db3cd8b">Re: How much to chip in for Bachelorette party</a>:
    [QUOTE]Sorry, but you don't have a right to demand x amount from people. What you should do is call everyone up, ask what they're willing to contribute, then total it up. Plan an activity around the available funds.
    Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

    ^^This^^
    Plus, anyone who contributes should get to help with the planning if they wish.
                       
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