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Navigating the stress and competing demands of a wedding can take a reservoir of patience.

Serving as a bridesmaid in a Jewish wedding is not cheap.

“It cost me about $700 per wedding, when I calculated cost from the day the couple gets engaged till the end of their sheva berachot [traditional post-wedding celebration],” said one woman in her early twenties.

Often, a bridesmaid is obliged to purchase a kitchen essential as a shower gift for the newlywed couple, in addition to a marching gown and throwing an often-decadent bachelorette party. Exoensive, yes, though some argue that all the frilly extras are often what make this time special (and fun!) for both you and the bride.



So how to find that perfect balance? If you too are a Bridesmaid On a Budget, here are some tips on how to make it out of wedding season alive with a full wallet in tow