Being asked to be a bridesmaid is always an honor, but let’s be honest…it’s also an expensive role to take on. Between the dress and accessories, travel costs and more, standing by your bestie’s side adds up and thanks to our friends at Weddington Way we’ve got an easy glance at the numbers. Don’t get us wrong – it’s totally worth it to celebrate the day – but these infographs just might convince you to pinch your pennies in the meantime.
According to Weddington Way, the average cost to be rings in at $1,324 including clothing, events and Big Day expenses. It might seem like a hefty price tag all at once, but keep in mind these expenses generally take place over the course of a year or more. So when you get that “Will You Be My Bridesmaid?” ask, start setting aside a little bit each month to avoid sticker shock come wedding weekend.
Still stressing over the costs that comes with the bridesmaid territory? Fear not! We’ve got some awesome tips to save money but still have tons of fun along the way.
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