Being asked to be a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding is exciting. But when the questions of travel, lodging, the bachelorette party, and the wedding day itself arise, the bridesmaid may wonder, “Am I supposed to pay for that?” Money conversations are always awkward, but before you say yes to the honor of being a… Continue reading Wedding Etiquette Question: What Costs Should the Bride Cover for Her Bridesmaids?
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AskCheryl: 1st Time Bridesmaid Asks, “Who Pays for the Bachelorette Party?”
Hello Cheryl, My best friend is having a destination wedding and asked me to be a bridesmaid. I generally do not like the idea of traveling internationally for a wedding, but I agreed to go and be there for her. This will be the first wedding I have ever attended. It’s the first time I’m… Continue reading AskCheryl: 1st Time Bridesmaid Asks, “Who Pays for the Bachelorette Party?”
Ask Cheryl: Since I’m Spending so Much Being in the Wedding am I Required to Give a Gift?
Dear Cheryl, I live in California and I’m going to be in a wedding for a friend that’s getting married in Vermont. Since I’m spending close to $1000 on everything for the wedding, am I required to give a gift? I’m already spending so much that I don’t know how much I’d be able to… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Since I’m Spending so Much Being in the Wedding am I Required to Give a Gift?