Bridesmaid makeup

lisalb9

I was hanging out with one of my bridesmaids today, when the subject of wedding day maekup came up. It was brought to my attention that some of the bridesmaids think that I am paying for them to get their makeup done. I had mentioned who I was having do my makeup, but had never mentioned anything about paying for there makeup. I'm on a strict budget and already paying for my mom and grandma to get theirs done. How can I let them know that they have to pay for their own makeup if they even want to get it done by a professional? Or should I just go ahead and pay for theres?

ootmother2

Just tell them that you have a MUA coming on the day of and ask if they would like you to book an appointment for them.   That will give them the clue that it's not on your tab.

[Deleted User]

Yup, just be up front with them. Maybe there was some miscommunication somewhere.

banana468

Just say, "The MUA will be at the place the morning of the wedding.  If you want to get your makeup done, the cost to you would be $X.  I don't care what you do either way though."  And mean it.  If you're not paying, you can't require that they do.

marissa_claire

Just to make sure you've checked out the etiquette boards - if you are requiring them to have their makeup done, then you need to pay for it.  If you are not requiring it, you need to make it clear that it is optional but it is X amount of dollars if they wish to have theirs done.  

AutumnFair

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_moms-maids_bridesmaid-makeup?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:357Discussion:2ae16749-e0d5-44a1-a74c-2c966531ebfcPost:810bff02-899a-48bd-8f8f-50098cad4ca4">Re: Bridesmaid makeup</a>:
[QUOTE]Just say, "The MUA will be at the place the morning of the wedding.  If you want to get your makeup done, the cost to you would be $X.  I don't care what you do either way though."  And mean it.  If you're not paying, you can't require that they do.
Posted by banana468[/QUOTE]

<div>If I were in your shoes this is exactly what I would say. </div>

Muffin'sMom

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_moms-maids_bridesmaid-makeup?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:357Discussion:2ae16749-e0d5-44a1-a74c-2c966531ebfcPost:86f882e7-474a-4e1e-a4ca-d5869f853a93">Re: Bridesmaid makeup</a>:
[QUOTE] if you are requiring them to have their makeup done, then you need to pay for it.  If you are not requiring it, you need to make it clear that it is optional but it is X amount of dollars if they wish to have theirs done.  
Posted by marissa_claire[/QUOTE]

This!

lisalb9

Thanks ladies!! I just needed the reassurance.

CARRIEMCGINNESS

I was wondering the etiquette regarding this situation as well...thanks for the feedback!