- Being a bridesmaid is increasingly viewed as an expensive commitment, with almost one in four women considering declining the role due to the associated costs.
- This financial burden is particularly pronounced among women aged 25 to 34, where over one in three have considered turning down the role.
- While the average cost of attending a wedding is £316, bridesmaids often incur significantly higher expenses, with nearly 60 per cent spending more than they expected.
- Bridesmaids are typically responsible for covering costs such as dresses, accessories, hair, make-up, and travel for both hen parties and the wedding itself.
- To manage these rising expenses, there is a growing trend towards second-hand wedding wear, with searches for bridesmaid dresses on platforms like Vinted increasing by 17 per cent year-on-year.
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1 in 4 bridesmaids consider turning down role amid soaring wedding costs
