bridesmaid dresses

borgersgirl6604 · November 2009

I'm wonderinf if 180 is too much for a bridesmaid too spend on a dress. I am looking at the seperates from alfred angelo, style 6802 top and mskt-s skirt. I have one bridesmaid who is asking me if i can find a different dress that is less costly, what do I do??

jeanna85 · November 2009

before u decide on a dress you need to ask ALL of your bridesmaids what their budget is and keep the cost of the dress under that. There are plenty of options out there for dresses in all price points.

mbcdefg · November 2009

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[QUOTE]before u decide on a dress you need to ask ALL of your bridesmaids what their budget is and keep the cost of the dress under that. There are plenty of options out there for dresses in all price points.
Posted by jeanna85[/QUOTE]

Ditto. Don't decide what's reasonable, ask each of THEM what's reasonable. Ask them each in private and THEN start looking for dresses.

aerinpegadrak · November 2009

Only your bridesmaids can tell you what they're comfortable spending. If someone has told you that she's uncomfortable with the price, you MUST find a less expensive dress, or offer to cover some of her costs. Especially in this economy, it's really heartless to ask someone to spend money that they simply don't have on a dress for one day.

jenn.daniel · November 2009

180 is too much. find a less expensive dress.

ashleynchildress · November 2009

I think $180 is reasonable I tried to ask myself what would I be comfortable paying? I have paid up to $270. When I asked the bridal store where I got my dress from they said $200-$250avg. If it is a common color and dress there are lots of lines that start a little lower in price. My colors were difficult to match so I didnt have as many options. Are you dead set on the dress? How much out of her range is it?

Minimax052910 · November 2009

Like what most have said, ask them what their budget is...IN PRIVATE...then if 180 is over their budget, consider covering the excess cost.

For instance, if one say that her limit is 150, then pay 30 for her, but don't tell others, because then they'd feel like you should pay for them too even if they tell you they have no budget.

Jane_Birkin · November 2009

180 is definitely not expensive. i have paid 250 (incl shipping) most times i have been a bridesmaid. then alterations are another $100. that said, if you know she doesn't have the money, you should try to find something cheaper. maybe there's a 1-piece from the same line that is similar and cheaper? department stores often have dresses that are nicer quality and better made. the trick is finding one you like that is in the right color and appropriate for your wedding.

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