And they said yes! They\u2019re going to be your rock right up until you\u2019re finally hitched! Next up, you\u2019re going to need the perfect gift to show your gratitude for their friendship. But how much should you budget for? Don\u2019t panic! We\u2019ve got the crash course for what you need to consider so you can pick out something your bridesmaids will love without<\/em> making your bank account cry!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Being a bridesmaid is an honor we all live <\/em>for. Unfortunately, it doesn\u2019t come cheap. Bridesmaids have to buy their dresses, they have to travel if you\u2019re doing any girls\u2019 trips, they have to get accessories, hair, makeup\u2026All to make sure you<\/em> have the day of your dreams! Good news! As the bride, you\u2019re the boss. You get to determine how much it\u2019ll cost to be part of your big day! Time to do the math! Add up what your girls will have to spend to be part of your wedding party, on average, and use that as your base. The magic number is 10%<\/strong>. Whatever they\u2019re spending, that\u2019s the percentage the experts recommend setting aside for each girl\u2019s gift.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Maybe you figured out what the 10% number is, but it doesn\u2019t seem right. Here are the two scenarios:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Weddings can be so<\/em> expensive, adding in something else to budget for might seem crazy! However, keep in mind that your bridesmaids are spending a lot, too, and it\u2019s all to support you because they love you! If 10% of what they\u2019re spending feels like it might break the bank for you, consider lowering their out-of-pocket costs. You can put the savings towards a girls\u2019 vacay when you\u2019re back from your honeymoon!<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If after you\u2019ve crunched the numbers it seems like the 10% rule is spitting out a number that\u2019s too low, that\u2019s fine! It\u2019s a rule of thumb, not a law! If you have it in your budget to spend a little extra on your girls<\/a>, then go for it! <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The last thing to consider when deciding your bridesmaids\u2019 gift budget is if there is the possibility of alternatives that might be appreciated more than a physical gift. Some bridesmaids could be more grateful if you covered the cost of their hair and makeup or even their dresses! Or, maybe they\u2019d appreciate something that doesn\u2019t cost cash at all! Brainstorm a thoughtful favor you could perform that would make them feel treasured. A weekend where you take the kids, painting their garage, pet-sitting so Fluffy doesn\u2019t have to go to a kennel\u2026the options are endless! Sure, they\u2019re not the typical gifts, but sometimes a thoughtful gesture is the best gift ever!<\/a> <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/span>How much are they<\/em> spending?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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<\/span>Scenario A: The number seems too high!<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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