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The Bachelorette Bash
Often, bridesmaids will organize a bachelorette party. They may wish to pay for the party; however it's more likely that each woman who attends will pay her own way and also chip in a bit extra to cover the bride's bill. The bridesmaids may want to buy gag gifts or other amusing, er, props for the event. However, this is totally optional.
The Bridesmaid's Attire
Typically, a bridesmaid's largest expense is paying for the dress (and, possibly, coordinating shoes, gloves, jewelry and so on) that the bride chooses for her attendants to wear. In lieu of (or sometimes in addition to) a bridesmaid's gift, some brides may wish to pay for all or part of each bridesmaid's attire. However, the bride should not feel obligated to do so. If your bridesmaids are paying for part or all of their attire, try to keep the cost as low as possible. (Anything over $200 for each woman's completed ensemble is, in our opinion, unreasonable.)