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What would you prefer?

The day of our rehearsal dinner myself, my bridesmaids, and the moms will be getting our nails done.  I personally plan on showering and everything before going to the salon so that once we're done I just have to put on the dress and go but I know everyone is different.  I am trying to figure out what's the best way to schedule the nail appointment so it makes the most sense for the bridal party.

All five of my bridesmaids will be staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Fairfield and the nail salon and rehearsal dinner restaurant are in Montclair so I am wondering if it would be better to schedule the nail appointment closer to the 4:30 dinner time so we can all just go to my mom's house in Montclair and hang out for a little bit before going to the restaurant together OR should I schedule it with a few hours of down time in between so they can go get ready at the hotel before coming back to Montclair?  What do you think?  Any suggestions would be great!

EDIT: The times I put in the poll are vague.  I wanted to change it but clicked the post button too quickly.  I am thinking of scheduling the appointment for either 12pm or 2:00pm.
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Re: What would you prefer?

  • kristen8040kristen8040 member
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    edited December 2011
    I would schedule it earlier.  I personally like to shower right before going out somewhere.  Our nail apt. was at 2:00 for myself, my mom, and my sister and our rehearsal started at 6:00
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  • sgdc2011sgdc2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Why don't you ask your girls what they would prefer?  Only they would know if they want to shower before or after.
  • smw42smw42 member
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    edited December 2011
    For our day before outing we had lunch at 11, nails at 2, then quickly changed at the hotel and went to the rehearsal. I would not want girls showering after nails as things always take longer and it's going to eat up a huge amount of time.
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  • cindyn9178cindyn9178 member
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    edited December 2011
    I personally always screw up my nails after getting them done because they are still tacky. So I'd want plenty of time between getting them done and having to shower and get ready. If I had to get dressed after getting them done, I'd probably mess them up.
  • GiaspoGiaspo member
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    edited December 2011
    We are doing the same thing.  Luckily, my BMs are from out of town and took the day off.  We are going for mani/pedis early, maybe 9-10am?  Then lunch.  Then head back to the hotel to relax and prep for dinner.  I don't want anyone to have to rush.  If you have the time, I'd suggest doing it earlier or asking the BMs what they'd like. 
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  • cindyn9178cindyn9178 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_would-prefer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:25023fb2-17db-46bf-bfcc-7134b886e745Post:9ba3a5d0-1ba8-4016-941d-1f4589b5608b">Re: What would you prefer?</a>:
    [QUOTE]We are doing the same thing.  Luckily, my BMs are from out of town and took the day off.  We are going for mani/pedis early, maybe 9-10am?  Then lunch.  Then head back to the hotel to relax and prep for dinner.  I don't want anyone to have to rush.  If you have the time, I'd suggest doing it earlier or asking the BMs what they'd like. 
    Posted by Giaspo[/QUOTE]

    I wish I could do something like this. Our wedding is on Friday, and the rehersal is on Thursday.. so I can't exactly ask my girls to take Thursday off work, since they will already be taking off on Friday :( It would be a lot of fun though.
  • edited December 2011
    Thanks for the responses!  I'll be making the appointment tomorrow and will probably go with the earlier time.  It's just hard to coordinate with so many people and I know that if I ask my BMs they'll just tell me to do what works best for me and my FMIL and FSIL will tell me something different every hour and change their minds constantly.  The whole wedding thing in general is an exercise in strategizing schedules.

    Thanks again!
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