I have no idea how to tell her that this is outrageous and simply too much. Let alone the bachelorette party, etc.I'm guessing this bride will not make it easy to get out of things, and probably give you a lot of guilt trips but try to be strong and do only what you can.
This is obviously causing you stress, and you've stated in most of your posts that you believe this is too much. Anything else is strictly voluntary.So you can lower your cost significantly if you speak up and say no to things. Up-do - required by bride - $100 Just tell you you don't have the money, and can do your own hair into an up-do just fine. And just give a card for the wedding. Flag; I'm sure there are tons about this on here but I haven't been able to find any lol so I apologize in advance!
The bride-to-be is expected to pay for her travel fares in these parties, but some generous groups of friends distribute her expenses amongst themselves. I have been a bridesmaid twice before, once last year and once when I was younger, and was never in the predicament before of being so frustrated with how much a bride is expecting us to spend.
It’s a thrilling option for a non-traditional bachelorette party. Sandals (if we don't have some that work already) - $50Destination bachelorette party - $1200 - yes, this is what they said it would cost in total. I'm a bridesmaid for a friend's wedding coming up this summer. Saying a sandal is fine. My good friend/ bridesmaid makes above average salary for any human being (and she's 25), and she comes from money. Besides, even the coolest party can turn into a bummer if the price (on top of everything else Background: The bride is going out of state for a bachelorette party that her MOH (sister) is throwing for her.
Justine, on March 29, 2017 at 12:28 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 20 . Out of those who had to fly to their bachelorette party, nearly 40% spent close to or over $1,000. Reply .
But for a bridal party of 24-25 year olds (10 bridesmaids and 2 PA's total), to expect us all to spend so much seems so outrageous. Bachelorette Party: How much is too much?
I am getting more worried about spending that much every minute I think about it!
I even sent a cost breakdown to she and the MOH to show how much I thought it might total, saying they should tell everyone that first, and they replied saying they would send that to everyone You need to be honest to her about your finances.
Although the costs are highly dependent on the destination of travel, it usuallyWhile some do not think much about the costs and give the best experience they can to their friend, most bridesmaids cannot afford to spend recklessly. The MOH, who is planning the bachelorette party, seems to also be fine with that expected total for the party as well. Love is the one thing we're capable of perceiving that transcends time and space." Well, two out of three attendees are spending more than $300 on bachelor parties, and 69% pay over $300 when the event takes place in a big, popular city (think: New York, San Francisco and Dallas). Wedding weekend accommodations and travel (it is out of town for everyone) - two hotel nights, driving out of state - $350She also expects us to attend one of her showers, both of which are out of town for me. But for a bridal party of 24-25 year olds (10 bridesmaids and 2 PA's total), to expect us all to spend so much seems so outrageous. 0
This is a ridiculous amount to spend on a wedding that isn't your own, especially if you're not rolling in money. I felt a huge weight lifted off of my shoulders once I did that, and I am sure you will too.
And the gift budget can be smaller.
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Even if you have money, I wouldn't spend it like this unless you really want to. Sandals (if we don't have some that work already) - $50Destination bachelorette party - $1200 - yes, this is what they said it would cost in total.