💃 Ready to be a bridesmaid in 2025? Brace yourselves, because it's pricier than ever! 💸 Weddings are hitting an average of $36k this year, and being a bridesmaid means more than just a dress and a spray tan. You're chipping in for wedding weekends, bridal showers, destination bachelorette parties, and a growing list of pre-wedding events. 😅
So, how much does it cost to be a bridesmaid in 2025? It’s not cheap, but the total cost depends on the type of wedding. Whether it's an intimate micro wedding, a tropical destination wedding, or a formal black-tie affair, wedding experts recommend budgeting anywhere from $600 for a casual local wedding to $2200 for a destination wedding. 🌴💍
Cost of Being a Bridesmaid at a Local Wedding Even without big travel expenses, bridesmaids still have to cover:
- Dress: Around $150, but designer styles can cost a lot more 👗
- Shoes, jewelry, and accessories: Around $100 to $150, depending on the look 👠💎
- Hair and makeup: If not covered by the bride, professional styling can run $250+ 💄
- Gifts: A bridal shower gift ($50 to $75) and a wedding gift ($150 to $200) 🎁
- Extras: Alterations, pre-wedding outings, post-wedding brunches 🍽️
- Estimated total: $600 to $900, but if the bachelorette party is a destination trip, add another $500 to $1000 🌟
Cost of Being a Bridesmaid at a Destination Wedding Include all the local wedding costs, plus travel expenses:
- Flights and hotel: $500 to $1500, depending on the location ✈️🏨
- Additional outfits: For welcome parties, excursions, and farewell brunches 👗🌴
- Dining and activities: Those meals and entertainment aren’t free 🍽️🎉
- Estimated total: $1500 to $3000 (and that doesn’t include a bachelorette party getaway) 🌟
Source: Brides