I am in one of my friends weddings and I am just trying to figure out what my job actually is. I was told by the brides sister ( who is also the maid of honor) that I was to pay 50.00$ towards the bridal shower and I have never heard of this before i didn't think that this was my responsibility also shouldnt I have been asked if I wanted to help not told and do I bring a gift to the shower also what about a wedding gift I have always been told that if you are in the wedding that this is supposed to be your gift to the bride please help me I am going crazy about what to do!!! Thanks confused bridesmaid
truelove
BRIDE
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Re: [bit4384] what is the brides maids responsibility?????
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Yes it is the bridesmaids responsibility to buy a gift for the bridal shower (it doesn't have to be individual. You can all pitch in and buy one big gift) and often to help pay for the bridal shower (if the bridesmaids are throwing it).
Normally, unless the bride and groom are exceedingly nice, it is also your responsibility to pay for the dress you wear, the shoes, the jewelry, and your makeup and hair.
These things do vary depending on the bride and groom though. Fellow Bride
Etiquette Now
WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
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Re: [bit4384] what is the brides maids responsibility?????
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Dear Responsibility,
The host of the shower pays for the shower. Often the bridesmaids will host it, but this is a collaborative effort, not one that is thrust on a person. So the answer is no you are not responsible for the cost of the shower.
Typically, the bridesmaids give the bride a gift for her shower, but as Truelove mentioned, this can be a joint gift. Plus, the bridesmaids are expected to give a wedding gift. But, then again this gift is usually not expensive because most brides realize that this is an expensive venture for her attendants.
what is the brides maids responsibility?????
