Wedding Wednesday – Bridesmaid on a Budget

Your Wedding Wednesday Question

I've just been asked to be in a wedding. How can I hint or talk with the bride about the strict budget I am on?

Answer: 

Be up front with her. It's better for her to know now than later after she has picked out a dress. It would be inconsiderate for you to know this from the beginning but not talk with her. If you are important enough to be in her wedding, she should understand that you're on a budget. You can either turn it down or tell her that you don't have much in your budget to spend on a dress or shoes. This gives her the option of finding another bridesmaid or a more budget friendly bridesmaid's dress.