""I remember telling my husband that we were working that year just to be in bridal parties," she said. It might sound like an exaggeration, but the cost of attending a bachelorette party has risen in recent years. According to a survey from The Knot, guests spend an average of $1,300 on food, accommodations and activities. The price goes up for celebrating in a metropolitan city or traveling to a destination party."
"Despite the cost, Susan has always found a way to fulfill her bridesmaid duties, whether it means sharing a hotel room or shortening the trip. "If possible, we make a compromise, like changing the destination , so that everyone can attend," she said. "You have to be honest with the whole group and say, 'H ere's what everyone feels comfortable paying.'""
Susan, a travel agent with 35 years of experience, planned and attended many bachelorette parties and served as a bridesmaid 12 times in one year. Rising costs have increased the financial burden of attending, with guests averaging $1,300 for food, lodging and activities and higher costs for metropolitan or destination celebrations. Bridesmaids face additional expenses for dresses, shoes, hair and makeup. Common responses include sharing hotel rooms, shortening trips, altering destinations and holding open conversations about budgets. Honest group discussions about what each person can afford often produce compromises that allow broader participation.
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