Can someone help me with the following email? I feel sort of bad that I'm not paying for them, but I already bought their (non-wedding related) gifts. I could maybe pay for their manicure or a massage, but not all of it. And I don't want them to think it's mandatory either way so it's weird.
Like. If you read this, would you be annoyed that I wasn't paying for any of this or something?
Email:
"Hey guys,
I did my hair trial today and I really liked the lady, so I went ahead and booked her.
I originally thought about having her come to the house, but she said they normally do mimosas and cookies and such there and make it a cute thing, so I figured I'll just go there, then back to the house to get in my dress. I have to talk to my photographer to pin down the timeline and such, but that's probably what we'll do, and have lunch at the house for everyone while we get dressed (the girls), then go to the (hotel).
I know some of you were interested in having your hair done, so I got a list of prices for her. If you are interested in any of these things, let me know, so I can follow-up with her and get it booked for the day-of. It is in NO way mandatory--if you want to wear your hair down or do it yourself, do it. I want you to be comfortable. I'm just putting it out there if you want to have it done. I do not care one bit. It's completely up to you. I'm getting mine done, but I may also do airbrush makeup just so it stays on my face. Otherwise, I would have done it myself.
Updos are $50-$60, depending on the style
Airbrush makeup is $60
Regular makeup is $40
The place is(Lady) Salon on (Street) Street in (City), so it's only about 10 minutes from the house.
ADDITIONALLY, the rehearsal is at 5pm, I think, at (Ceremony Site), and that's where the dinner will be too (FMIL is pinning that down) immediately after. But, at some point earlier in the afternoon, I was toying with the idea of getting my nails done or something. I also got pricing from (Lady)'s for that, and she does a pink moscato wine and makes it a fun day-before thing. BUT AGAIN. If you are not planning to be in town much earlier than the rehearsal, or you just aren't interested in any of the following, NO PRESSURE. I'm just finding out interest so I can let her know and get time slots for everyone IF THEY WANT ONE.
Manicure is $20
Gelish manicure is $30 (I think this is what I'm going to do)
Manni/Pedi combo is $55
Pedicure is $40 (I might, but I'm not huge on Pedicures because of my runner's feets)
Massage: 30 minutes: $25 (I thought about it, but I hate being touched, so I don't know)
Massage: 60 minutes: $55
ETA: I think my thing is, I would have no problem paying for a manicure or massage on the day-before stuff, but...I don't want to require it, and if all of them don't do it, then I feel weird paying for that for some and not others.
What if I pay for it the day of, as a surprise, if I have wiggle room in my budget? And if it's only 3 of the 5 or something...that's not too rude, is it?
I could add in the email if they are interested I'll pay for them to pick a service to receive the day before and let them choose between the pedicure, manicure, or 30-minute massage? I just can't afford to pay for ALL of it or for much more than $25 per person (I already spent over $100 on each girl--not complaining at all about it, I wanted to, but I didn't think about this part).