Over the weekend my friend got married and I was privileged to be one of her bridesmaids.  The weather was perfect and my friend was an absolutely beautiful bride.  I had such a wonderful time and was so honored to be a part of my friends wedding that I never really stopped to think about the cost associated with being a bridesmaid.  There were some ways that I managed to save some money, like buying my shoes on clearance and then getting a $5 discount by opening a rewards card.  We also got $15 off our bridesmaid dresses because my friend, the bride, purchased her bridal dress at the same store.  I am glad one of the bridesmaids asked about a discount when we picked out the dresses, because I don’t think we would have offered us one if we didn’t ask.  Even with the discounts and trying to stay within a budget, it still cost me around $500.  However, I would absolutely spend the money again to be a part of my friend’s special day!