The High Price Of Being A Bridesmaid

My sister Sara must have been so excited that my oldest sister Heather asked her to be a bridesmaid! Unfortunately, soon after the excitement wears off, she will realize how much this is going to cost her. I’ll stick to DJing.  

The cost of being a bridesmaid is ridiculously high. According to WeddingChannel.com, bridesmaids may end up paying $1,695 or more on a wedding. They arrived at this number by tallying up the different costs a bridesmaid is likely to incur for the wedding.

Here's what was included in their calculations according to Yahoo Shine:

• Engagement gift: $50
• Travel to bridal shower: $300
• Contribution to bridal shower: $50
• Shower gift: $50
• Travel to bachelorette party: $300
• Contribution to bachelorette party: $60
• Bridesmaid dress: $150 (on the cheaper side)
• Alterations: $50
• Lingerie: $50
• Shoes: $75
• Accessories: $60
• Wedding gift: $100
• Travel to wedding: $300
• Hair, nails, make-up: $100

Jeepers. I’m so thankful I’m a guy, life is so easy.