My family covered the bridesmaids' expenses at my daughters' weddings because it didn't seem right to ask the women to pay

• Jean Jordison, a retired teacher, said her family covered bridesmaid costs at her daughters' weddings.
• She said it didn't feel right to ask the bridesmaids to pay since they were throwing the wedding.
• Bridesmaids spend an average of $1,900, according to The Knot, with some taking on debt.

When Jean Jordison's eldest daughter spent an entire month's salary just to be a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding, she was shocked.

It was around the year 2000, and Jordison's daughter was a brand-new teacher, fresh out of college. She had to pay for a specific bridesmaid dress, alterations, a flight, a hotel stay, and more.