Sure, being asked to be a bridesmaid may be an honour, but it also comes with a hefty price tag that has climbed steadily higher in recent years.It's the beginning of wedding season and everywhere people are being asked the big question: Will you be my bridesmaid?From destination weddings to local intimate ceremonies, she's well versed in the demands of the role.
And Breanne's experience isn't isolated. In recent years, the role of being a bridesmaid has expanded, and generally gotten more costly, say people who follow the wedding industry. As in, could there be a bachelorette trip to Nashville involved? Or are the dresses you are considering in the hundred- or thousand-dollar range? And do you have to pay for the bride's portion of the bachelorette weekend?It can be a tricky thing to talk about in a friend group, too, she says, especially as many people in the bridal party could be coming from varying financial circumstances.
Ricki Fisher, right, has been a bridesmaid 11 times, including with her friend Leah Mumford, left, at Jericho Beach in Vancouver. She says it's been interesting to watch the role become more involved and expensive over the years. Long hemlines on bridesmaids' dresses for instance? That's a trend that has stuck. But the overall cost of being a bridesmaid? That's trending upward.