Is the Cost of Being a Bridesmaid on the Rise?

Most bridesmaids don't have the extra thousands that it costs.

An editor tackled the subject the subject recently calling for brides who say “it’s my day” should pay for everything. A study found that bridesmaids spend $23-hundred dollars on average to be part of the wedding. Forbes magazine broke it down a little further estimating the average salary for those getting married is around $50-k. That’s based on a 28-year-old. When you add in student debt and a 25% inflation on travel, most bridesmaids don’t have the extra thousands that it cost for the dress and travel adventures that are becoming the norm.