Here's How Much It Actually Costs To Be A Groomsman
BuzzFeed - Latest 2016-02-29
Summary:
Turns out bridesmaids aren’t the only ones shelling out big bucks.
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According to Mindy Kaling, trusted authority on most Life Things, bridesmaids have it worse than groomsmen.
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Well, kind of. The time and money drain on bridesmaids is well documented. And while no, guys don't usually have to go to a bridal shower (although, ahem, they should), and hair and makeup costs are virtually nonexistent, there's certainly more to being a groomsman than picking up a rental tux and throwing dollar bills at strippers at the bachelor party.
To get to the bottom of it, we asked men tell us much they spent, how it broke down, and how they felt about it. The lowest amount we got was $160 and the highest was $2,960 — and from the 22 responses, it's clear that men in weddings have it no easier women.
Here are some of their stories...