 Just because it's not in your budget doesn't mean it's in their budget either. And while wedding etiquette is constantly evolving, typically the bride's family takes on the shower. But in recent years, especially amid the rising cost of everything, more brides have been passing on the bill to bridesmaids. It's just really important that every bridesmaid knows that they can say no to certain expenses. And it's really important for every bride to be gracious about that when it happens.