Taking to the Help! I’m Getting Married Facebook group, where people preparing for the big day can ask questions, get advice and chat wedding tips, one woman said: “I’m a bit confused do the bridesmaids pay for their dresses or does the bride pay?”

Many have pointed out that the bride should pay, as it was she who selected her bridesmaids for the big day.

One person said: “Bride and groom pay for everything for the wedding party.”

Another agreed and said: “My bridesmaids aren’t paying for a thing. I asked them so they shouldn’t be expected to.”

A third simply said: “Definitely the bride.”

Others went above and beyond, pointing out that the bride should also pay for hotel rooms for their bridesmaids on the night of the wedding alongside the price of getting their hair and makeup done.

One said: “Paying for everything, hair makeup, dresses, and rooms, don’t want them to spend on anything that’s needed, I’ve gift boxes for the morning that will have their jewellery and hair accessories in too.”

A second bride-to-be said: “I’m paying for my bridesmaids’ dresses, hair, makeup, bags and jewellery and the girls will get their own shoes.”

A third added: “I had three bridesmaids and I paid for everything. Dresses, shoes, bags, jewellery and hair and makeup and I paid for the hotel stay the night before the wedding because we were getting married in the hotel.”

Others pointed out that there are “no rules” and it’s up to the bride and her bridesmaids to decide.

One said: “There are no rules, as long as everyone knows from the start where they stand. It’s all down to what your budget is.

“We paid for our bridesmaids dresses, hair, make up and room for the night, also gift of jewellery.”