Bride to pay for Bridesmaids hair and nails?

MJPs

My parent's are paying for my whole wedding. That being said, they will also be paying for my hair/makeup/nails for the big day. I was wondering if, in this situation, my parents should be picking up the bill for all of the bridesmaids hair/makeup/nails, as well. I don't want to add unecessary expense but also don't want to come across as "cheap" if this is something the bride/family should be paying for. Any advice?

jenvalet

I didn't pay for my BM's, but I also did not require they have either done.  They all decided to have their hair done, but none had their makeup done.

vgmartinez

If you are requiring that your BMs get hair/makeup/nails done, it should be paid for them, however, I don't necessarily think your parents should pay for it. It would be a nice gesture if you wanted to treat them and if its in your budget.

colleen1414

i dont think a bride is required to pay for that but i am paying for it. only because all of my bridesmaid are flying out to our wedding, paying for their own dresses ect. at least on my wedding day they can keep their wallets shut.

JulieMikeMN

If you're having your whole wedding paid for, why don't you treat your BM's to their hair?

greenic

I am paying for makeup and hair.  Just because they bought their dresses.  I am not paying for their nails because I doubt they will have time to do it and..... Im not that generous haha.

LuLuTea42

It is the classy thing to do, for sure.  to pay for things that are "optional" but to a bridesmaid don't really feel optional.