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Beach-e-bride Posted: Jan 13, 2006 03:58 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 03:58 PM

Bridesmaid dresses

How much are your bm dresses costing? Im feeling guilty because most weddings i have been in i was given a color and told to pick my own dress-- The dress I wanted for my sister is 300 - is that reasonable?

Aly0124 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 04:06 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 04:06 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

I think that's reasonable. Mine cost $245 (without tax). That price reflects the discount that the shop gives if you also buy your wedding dress from them.

If you really feel guilty about it, why not offer to pay a portion of the cost.

kmkelly Posted: Jan 13, 2006 04:22 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 04:22 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

I think it's high. I had two options picked out for my BM's, one was $200 and $137, they picked the cheaper one, which was fine because I liked it better. I guess it really depends on what they can afford. Don't forget they'll have to pay for a lot of other things too.

Wintersbride Posted: Jan 13, 2006 04:45 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 04:45 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

That is a little on the high side, but it depends. I would discuss the cost w/ your BM's. You could also pay for a portion of it as part of their gift to help them w/ the cost. The dress that I am using for my BM's is $180.

L&M2006 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:02 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:02 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

Of course it all depends on what kind of financial situation your bridal party is in - but personally I think that's alot to pay for a BM dress. I've never been in a wedding where the dress was over $200, and I found mine for my girls for $118.

sarahbelle Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:04 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:04 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

I think that is kind of high. My girls paid $140. Have you shopped around? Can you find that gown for less?

nygirl77 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:04 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:04 PM

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Mine were only $125. I personally would be pissed if I had to spend $300 on a dress. Just my opinion though. Because $300 is just the base cost...then add on alterations, shoes...etc. That'll be mighty pricey.

zpasigna Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:18 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:18 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

i think it's a little high but JMO. My BM dresses are around ~$130 for BCBG

Beach-e-bride Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:22 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:22 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

I called Burton's and they have my dresses for less -- YAY

ChrissynRicky Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:23 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:23 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

Posted by Beach-e-bride

I called Burton's and they have my dresses for less -- YAY

Call Phyllis at Gownfind...she gets great rates on dresses!

blushingbride2006 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:32 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:32 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

well we've been stuck between two dresses. the ones i am leaning towards are about 200.

angel77 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:37 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 05:37 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

My dresses are going to be a little over $200 but as part of their gift I am going to contribute $$ towards them.

kaklesmay Posted: Jan 13, 2006 10:59 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 10:59 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

My BM dresses cost $250..

Much more than I would pay but they insisted......

Calimali Posted: Jan 13, 2006 11:00 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 11:00 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

It's high... Mine were 160

ellebelle1 Posted: Jan 13, 2006 11:39 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 11:39 PM

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Mine are $145. $300 is very high. Average is probably around $150.

autumn Posted: Jan 13, 2006 11:53 PM+

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Posted: Jan 13, 2006 11:53 PM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

My girls gown's cost before a 10 % discount (250) with the discount (206.10).

AlliNMatt06 Posted: Jan 14, 2006 12:00 AM+

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Posted: Jan 14, 2006 12:00 AM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

$300 is a little expensive but, if your sister is willing to pay, go for it. If it is just your sister, then it is easy to get a more expensive dress. If you are worried about it, you could always offer to pay some for a gift.

If you have more then one girl, those are expensive dresses. My girls would not have the money for them. You also have to include alterations that are at least $70. Shoes, hair, Makeup.

My dresses were $199 and I got a 10% discount bringing them down to $179. I acutally felt guilty about that price.

Beach-e-bride Posted: Jan 14, 2006 09:31 AM+

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Posted: Jan 14, 2006 09:31 AM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

Posted by AlliNMatt06

$300 is a little expensive but, if your sister is willing to pay, go for it. If it is just your sister, then it is easy to get a more expensive dress. If you are worried about it, you could always offer to pay some for a gift.

If you have more then one girl, those are expensive dresses. My girls would not have the money for them. You also have to include alterations that are at least $70. Shoes, hair, Makeup.

My dresses were $199 and I got a 10% discount bringing them down to $179. I acutally felt guilty about that price.

I have one bridesmaid in addition to my sister, but im giving her the choice of several dresses in the same line - so she can choose one of the more inexpensive ones if she wants

KvsGrl Posted: Jan 14, 2006 10:07 AM+

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Posted: Jan 14, 2006 10:07 AM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

If you only have two girls, then I think it is ok. Just make sure that if they are going to pay that much for a dress, that they LOVE it and would plan on wearing it again! Maybe choose a simple style that is very versatile...

Since I chose a dress that I loved, I made sure it was inexpensive. $117!! Yay!!

CTarantino Posted: Jan 14, 2006 10:11 AM+

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Posted: Jan 14, 2006 10:11 AM

Re: Bridesmaid dresses

IMHO I think it is high. I think you also have to take into acount more importantly can they afford that price tag? Would that be too much to ask you BM's for? Run it by your sister or mom first and see what they think. You know your girls budget. I wanted to save as much money as I can so I orderd thier dresses at RK bridal since I was the most pocket friendly.
Good Luck!