My mom tells me today that she's been working overtime at work so she can start saving for my dress. when i corrected her and said you mean your dress, her reply was 'no, your dress. its an unspoken tradition that the mother of the bride pays for her daughters dress.' is this for real or is this just something my mom's convinced herself of? either way, its a sweet deal!!
kirstenjk
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My parents are paying for my wedding dress but I don't think it's because of tradition. My mom feels that it's an honor to be able to buy my dress.
And, yes, it's a sweet deal!
cammolax23
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i guess it really depends now a days, traditioanlly yes the mob pays for the dress (and pretty much everything else it seems!) but now it depends on what you love, how much it is ( cause back then dresses were NOT $3000!)
sweetdoublenn
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It depends!!! I am paying for my wedding dress! Only cause my parents are helping em and my FH with the reception hall! My dress was only $1099
fallbride09
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My mom is paying for my dress
mjay
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My parents have paid for my dress.. it doesnt really matter,, Whoever wants to pay for it,, its fine,, I am not sure if its a tradition or not??????
Mici n KC
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I don't think it makes a difference. It's an honor for anyone to want to pay for a dress. As part of my wedding gift, my aunt is paying for mine.
drpepper318
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I don't know if it's tradition, buy my mom paid for my dress. We went shopping for it together & when I found the dress, she said she'd pay... I was surprised but happy!
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Old tradition is parents of the bride pay for the dress, today things are different.
My ILs paid for mine as a gift to me
Mrs B to Be
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its real, my mom wants to pay for my dress, veil, jewlery, and shoes.....it is a nice deal!
BoxOfRocks
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What a lovely gesture from your mom!
Traditionally the bride's parents paid for the whole shebang, but today the funds to cover the wedding can and do come from all sides involved.
Smiley7092
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My stepmother is paying for my dress, but she is also my god mother and has always wanted to pay for my dress!
MsPotterhead
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There is no set way of doing things anymore. I paid for my dress, but my mom is helping with other things. If your mom wants to buy your dress, that's wonderful -- let her. It could only get tricky if you fall in love with a dress that's out of budget -- I would ask her realistically where should you be shopping -so you don't fall in love with a 10K dress when she was planning on buying a 2K dress.
JKFris09
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My parents are paying for my dress too, but because they want to not because they feel like they have to.
Danyell48
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I'm paying for my dress, since they're paying for the reception hall.
bella1028
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I have read that in the past, it was a common tradition...mothers always paid...not sure if it is so much a tradition any longer, but I am fortunate enought hat my parents are
evnme
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my mother paid for my dress
FutureMrs.T
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Since my dress was on the expensive side I offered to share in the cost with my parents (divorced). We each paid 1/3 of the dress. Worked out well for me!
Jumbles
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my mom bought my dress and veil and tiara ...i paid for my under garments , alterations, and shoes
bluekat16
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My parents are paying for my dress and accesories One less thing for us to take care of....and very nice on their part.
