Bridesmaid dresses & alterations: legit or racket? [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel on May 20, 2008 - 16 answers

A friend and I have agreed to be in a third friend's wedding this fall. Lately the bride-to-be has been suggesting some potentially expensive pre-wedding activities. My friend and I are concerned with what we're expected to pay for as bridesmaids. My questions are: Is footing the bill for the bachelorette party or bridal shower the responsibility of the bridal party if the bride (or her sorta wealthy future mother-in-law) plans it? Is it gauche for us to approach the bride and ask her what her expectations are after agreeing to be in the wedding?
posted by redbed on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers

(I am posting this for my girlfriend) My brother is getting married and his fiance asked me to be a bridesmaid. Her sister is the matron of honor, and she will be having 7 bridesmaids total. I just received word that her mother and sister have booked a country club for the bridal shower and the cost will be divided among the bridesmaids (around $100 each). Am I wrong to think that the matron of honor should have consulted us to find out what we were comfortable contributing before making plans? [more inside]
posted by ghastlyfop on Apr 3, 2007 - 50 answers

Good sites for affordable bridesmaid dresses? [more inside]
posted by messylissa on Mar 13, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm looking for advice for what to give my (5) bridesmaids. They're smart, cool women in their thirties (and of a variety of shapes and sizes), and I'm not sure that many of the typical gifts I see on some sites (super-froofy jewelry, pastel totes, etc.) would be appropriate/appreciated. [more inside]
posted by mollymolo on Jan 17, 2007 - 31 answers

I'm maid of honor in my sister's wedding in a month. The dress we ordered to match the other bridesmaid's dresses doesn't fit AT ALL. [more inside]
posted by LittleMissCranky on Mar 30, 2005 - 9 answers

My fiancée is having a get-together for her bridesmaids next weekend. I've been tasked with preparing food and drinks for the occasion. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by jmevius on Jun 11, 2004 - 13 answers

Bridesmaid etiquette on gifts - What to do? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by ArsncHeart on Apr 18, 2004 - 6 answers