In light of my previous post, and because I find the WIC fascinating, I'm re-posting this infografic from Mint.com:
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It's amazing what bridesmaids (not groomsmen mind you, only the women) are supposed to spend for the "priviledge" of being in someone's wedding!!!!! An ex of mine was in a wedding while we were together and it almost ruined her 10-year friendship with the Maid of Honor because no one took into consideration (like the infographic advises) the fact that she made significantly less money than the rest of them, and ignored her pleas to save money on things like the shower and gifts. A current friend is being told that the bachelorette party has to be a weekend cottage in VT, which is going to run upwards of $400/person. WHAT?!?!?! REALLY?!?!?!
I'm so happy that Ellie and I are on a similar page when it comes to the financial burden we're placing on our People of Honor. For me, it's because I'm cheap and can't spend that kind of money, no matter HOW much I love the person, and am putting that onto my friends. For Ellie, I think it's a combination of my reason and because she's been in more than her fair share of weddings, so is personally aware of the potentially daunting cost. Friends, family, don't go into debt because you love the couple. Make it work for your situation and SHOW UP!! That's where the real gift is.
Yup... I spent that much for a wedding last year, and while I did have a good time with everything, The pre-wedding events (read: Vegas bachelorette) were not things I'd normally spend cash on.
ReplyDeleteGranted, if it were for Ellie and you, I wouldn't complain behind your backs as much as I did about that wedding!
Karina, you're only saying that because you're not behind our backs :p
ReplyDeleteI do hope you, Carrie and the boys are honest with us as we're getting closer and things start coming up.