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GOBankingRates found in a recent survey that the biggest expense for both groomsmen and bridesmaids is the bachelor or bachelorette party. Groomsmen are especially big spenders, though. The average amount they reported spending on a bachelor party is $681.13; whereas, bridesmaids spend $437.31, on average. When planning a bachelor or bachelorette party, keep these costs in mind. And if you want to party in a big city, pick a destination that's fun -- but also affordable.
This is also not an unusual occurrence, according to the Priceline.com survey, which found that 45% of respondents decided to skip a bachelor/bachelorette party due to trip costs. Declining an invitation is always preferable to racking up bills on a credit card, cautions The Knot. Your friends will understand.