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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.
All those gifts You'll likely spend $100 on a wedding gift, $50 for a bridal shower gift, and  $50 for an engagement gift. Of course, you might spend this much anyway if you were only a guest, but these costs are ones you'll need to budget for. Throwing the engagement party and bridal shower As part of the bridal party, you may be expected to kick in for the costs -- the invitations, food, favors, and dÃ©cor. These vary depending on how many guests you're inviting and how fancy the parties are, but a typical cost is $50 per host per event, so $100 total.