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Do I have to pay for the bridesmaid's hair and makeup??

As the bride, is that my responsibility? ...it can be very expensive and my fiance and i are trying to budget as best as we can, so is it etiquette now and days to pay for everyone?

your help is greatly appreciate!!!! THANKS =)

Re: Do I have to pay for the bridesmaid's hair and makeup??

  • edited December 2011
    If you're requiring them to have a certain hairstyle (like an updo), then yes. If you don't care what they do with their hair/makeup, then no.
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  • I agree with PP.  I'm letting the girls do whatever they want for their hair/makeup.  However, I am paying for my two little sisters' hair.
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    edited December 2011
    You don't need to underline words in your posts. We all get that weddings are expensive and everyone has a budget that they're working with.

    I told my girls that I scheduled my hair and makeup and if they wanted to come with me they were welcome. I also included the salons price list so it was clear that I am not paying for it. They all opted to come with me so we can spend the morning together. 
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  • Ditto achiduck - I don't think you meant it the way it sounds with the underlining.

    And ditto PPs - if you get picky, you have to pay.  If budget is a concern, let them make their own decisions on hair, nail, makeup, jewelry, footwear, etc.  If they make their own decisions, the cost of that decision is on them. Anything more than the dress that you dictate, etiquette says you pay (and even there, if you go outside the budgets they give you, you have to pick up the difference.)
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  • If you can afford it, it is a very nice gesture, but no you are no obligated to do so. That is your choice. You can tell your BMs where you will be getting yours done, what time they need to be ready for pictures/the ceremony, and leave it up to them. About half of my BMs will be doing their own thing, which is fine. 

    If you pictured everyone getting ready together, see if a stylist or two can come to your home or venue's bridal room or where ever you want to get ready. That way, everyone can still be together and everyone does whatever they want/is in their budget. 
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  • Previous Posers are wise. 

    If you want them to have a specific look, and plan to have them all to get their hair/makeup professionally done to accomplish that, then you have to pay for it.  If you plan to let them do their hair and makeup themselves, with either no or very limited specifications, then you don't have to pay for it if they choose to get it professionally done.
  • If you are requiring them to get their hair and makeup done, then yes, you should pay for it.  If it is optional, then they can pay for it themselves.
  • give them option if you are having yours done and offer to pay
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  • I'm paying for their hair. I also found a very affordable makeup artist so if they want to get it done it's affordable. I'm not requiring that they get their makeup done. 
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