Bridesmaids shouldn’t be expected to break the bank for someone else’s wedding.

But folks in the wedding party often get hit the hardest.

And then the hair and makeup is a whole ordeal.

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Bridesmaids shouldn’t be expected to break the bank for someone else’s wedding.

Additionally, bachelor/bachelorette party culture has gotten out of control.

It’s pretty intense!

You’d already paid for your dress and its alterations.

Elegant wedding reception setup with long tables, plush chairs, hanging greenery, and string lights, creating a romantic and festive atmosphere

Because she was marrying money, she acted like everyone had plenty to spare.

Five women in matching strapless gowns hold white rose bouquets. Names not available

Four women in bathrobes toast with champagne glasses, each holding a glass of bubbly, one holding the bottle. They are smiling and wearing sunglasses

Three unidentified women in pastel dresses holding bouquets of assorted flowers, likely attending a wedding or similar event

Three women relax on loungers by the edge of an infinity pool overlooking a coastal landscape with islands in the distance; one woman splashes water with her foot

A group of people in lavender bridesmaid dresses holding bouquets. One person holds a flower basket. Names of the individuals are not known