Being in a wedding is quite an honor, as the bride and groom ask only their closest friends and family to stand up with them on this big day in their life. With that said, being a bridesmaid or groomsman can become a hefty expense. To counter that, planning and throwing a wedding can be quite an expense for a couple, so are they really expected to pay for everything" There are common misconceptions surrounding what a bridal party should be paying for, so we clear that up below.

Bridal Shower

A commonly questioned expense specifically for bridesmaids surrounds the bridal shower. This expense really depends on who is officially hosting the shower. In some cases, the bridesmaids may decide to collectively host the event. If so, the shower expenses would be split between the women. However, in many cases, there are alternate hosts from the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom to a family friend, in which case the bridesmaids are not expected to pay for the shower and would attend as regular guests.
Bachelorette and Bachelor Party Expenses

It’s commonly questioned what the bridesmaids and groomsmen are to pay for when it comes to bachelorette and ...