Is professional makeup application for bridesmaids only a thing? I am really into makeup and was kind of hoping to do my own for my wedding. I am getting my hair professionally done, but I don't mind of my bridesmaids would rather do their own hair and makeup - I have done so as a bridesmaid many times before. I polled my bridesmaids to see if they wanted me to get appointments for them at my hair salon or if they had their own local salon they'd prefer. A few expressed interest in professional makeup application because they don't feel as comfortable doing it themselves.
I was hoping to save on this expense for myself, but I think it is insulting to hire a makeup artist for my bridesmaids and tell the artist I don't want to use his or her services as well. And I don't know that many will take that job anyway. Should I just bite the bullet and get my makeup done too? Or should I research local salons that do makeup application and have my bridesmaids make appointments on their own instead of having us all get ready together?
Re: Makeup for bridesmaids only?
You really don't want to be adding something else to your to-do list here, especially if you don't want their services. If you are planning on going to a salon, I am sure they have a makeup person either on staff or they have worked with before who can also come to the salon. If so, let the BMs know about this and how they can book directly with the salon/MUA.
I would be so happy if I was a bridesmaid where the brides was doing her own makeup, it would take the pressure off. Are these women who don't bat an eye at going to the mac counter before a date or party? Or do they just not normally wear makeup and want help?
If you want to do your own make-up for your wedding, do it!