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The dress

Bridesmaid dresses can be outrageously expensive.

It’s also important for you to factor in time.

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Rushing alterations can be very expensive.

I recently picked up an altered bridesmaid dress from the tailor shop.

One thing itdoesn’tdepend on?

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If it’s possible for you to attend or not.

It shouldn’t be a one for one kind of thing," she told me.

Sometimes it really is the thought that matters most.

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The bridal shower

Every wedding is different.

Some brides will choose to forgo a shower entirely, while others will have several.

I’ve been to many that were hosted by family, however some of the time those family memberswerebridesmaids.

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Regardless, the host usually has a close connection with the bride-to-be.

Some showers are themed, which can make gift-buying a breeze, while others are more general.

Regardless, there’s certainly a bridal shower for every budget.

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Masini suggests taking it a step further and recommends tacking a vacation onto a wedding-related trip.

Two trips for the (travel) price of one.

Even though saying “maybe” might feel awkward or uncomfortable at the time, your friend will understand.

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