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Being asked to be a bridesmaid at a wedding is always a great honor because it means that the person who\u2019s tying the knot values your friendship and wants you to be part of one of the most important days of their life.<\/p>\n
However, the question that arises is whether it\u2019s the bridesmaids\u2019 responsibility to pay for the dress or the bride\u2019s.
\nMany believe that since the bride is the one who chooses her bridesmaids, it is her who should cover the expenses. And that is exactly what the friends of a bride-to-be named Emily thought, until they were asked to pay for dresses that cost a little fortune.<\/p>\n
Namely, weeks before the special day took place, Emily presented her friends with the stunning dresses; soft hues, detailed lace patterns, and fine embroidery. The material was so luxurious that it felt like a second skin.
\nTrying them on, one of the friends commented that they must cost a fortune, to what Emily smiled and said they deserve it because she only gets married once.<\/p>\n
The ceremony took place in a charming garden beneath a floral arch that looked like it had been lifted straight from a romance novel. Emily walked down the aisle and said \u201cI do\u201d to the man of her dreams, a moment that seemed like it stood frozen in time.<\/p>\n
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\nAt the reception, the elegant ballroom glowed with laughter and music. The tables were embellished with chic centerpieces and fairy lights twinkled overhead, creating a magical atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Emily had her first dance with her husband, and everything looked picture perfect\u2026 Well, until she asked her bridesmaids to join her to the dance floor. As they danced their hearts out, Emily said. \u201cYou all look fabulous. Thank you for sharing this special day with me\u2026 and, about your dresses, they cost $1,200 each, so you can pay them in cash or you can do it tomorrow via bank transfer.\u201d
\nThe bridesmaids were shocked. They stopped dancing and stared at Emily.
\nOne of them said that they believed the dresses were a gift from her since she hadn\u2019t mentioned anything about them paying for them. On top of that, they cost a lot of money, way over what they\u2019d be willing to pay for if they were asked to before they agreed to accept the roles of bridesmaids.<\/p>\n
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\nEmily was as shocked and said she assumed they knew the dresses were on them.<\/p>\n
The awkward silence was interrupted by two young men carrying the cake. It was a huge ten-tier cake. Emily rushed towards the men and told them she hadn\u2019t order a cake with that many tiers, but they assured her she did. As expected, it cost a lot more than the three-tier cake she was thinking of ordering. After a short discussion, they showed her a copy of her order. She probably made a mistake while making the order, and she now had to pay for it.Her bridesmaids though it was karma that hit back at an instant, but they still felt sorry for their friend telling her that they won\u2019t pay for the dresses but they would pay for her cake.<\/p>\n
Emily smiled and thanked them. They reminded her that not everything in life is about money, but about genuine friends and mutual respect and understanding.<\/p>\n
This story divided people\u2019s opinions on whether the bride should cover the expenses for the bridesmaids\u2019 dresses.\u201cBride and groom pay for everything for the wedding party,\u201d one person commented. \u201cMy bridesmaids aren\u2019t paying for a thing. I asked them so they shouldn\u2019t be expected to,\u201d another added. \u201cI\u2019m paying for my bridesmaids\u2019 dresses, hair, makeup, bags and jewellery and the girls will get their own shoes,\u201d a third person wrote.<\/p>\n
Someone wrote that it is a cultural thing and depends on the place. \u201cHere in Ireland the bride pays. I\u2019ve been in five weddings in the US and had to pay for my dress, shoes, hair, makeup, etc. But that doesn\u2019t seem to be done here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others noted that there are no set rules, so it\u2019s up to the bride and her bridesmaids to make their own decision<\/p>\n
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