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IF I was the bridesmaid I would of told the bride to go  ...... Herself the minute she demanded me to search for wedding cakes for her.  I would of never been around to here her demands that the bridesmaids chip in for her gown.$550.00 for a dress is a lot to ask a friend to pay for a dress.  Being a bridesmaid is an expensive proposition.  The cost of the dress and shoes , a bridal shower gift and a wedding gift can add up to over a thousand dollars, maybe more.  Just imagine what a joy this bride would be on her wedding day. Oh by the way I forgot to include chipping in for the bachelorette party!  I would run as far away as possible as fast as I can.

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@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

I would have no problem telling the bride "No".

 

 


That's not all I would tell her! 😁

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I thought it was going to say that she expected them to pay since they encouraged her to splurge.  And some of the bridesmaids are willing?  I wonder if she wants the whole amount or only the $$ over budget lol

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Brides who love to spend should find rich friends and rich bridesmaids.

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That is beyond stupid to spend money you don't have for a dress to wear once.I bet she could look just as beautiful in something that meets her budget.I never see a photo in people's homes of their wedding after they have been together for awhile and the dress is forgotten in a bag in the extra closet.

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Why would anybody give in to such demads?

 

I wouldn't have a problem saying no to that at all. 

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I have four daughters.  I made the wedding gowns for two of them.  My third daughter bought the first gown she tried on at the local bridal shop for $400.

 

My second oldest wanted to wear mine, but it didn't store well (my fault and too many moves).  She wound up buying one for $800.

 

They all looked stunning on their wedding days.

 

As to the OP's story, all of those bridesmaids should back out.  That gal is crazy.

 

 

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@AKgirl2 wrote:

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

I would have no problem telling the bride "No".

 

 


That's not all I would tell her! 😁


I'd be so aggravated at such stupidity that along with saying no and where to go, I'd give them a wedding gift, an envelope full of monoply money..  Plus wouldn't have anything to do with that wedding...  

 

What on earth has happened to people, these women are nuts!

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Honestly, unless she was blood, she's SOL in my book.  Bad enough the bridesmaids dresses are that high.

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