get their hair done at a salon? I know lots of brides give the option, I know lots just say do your hair this way, I just said look pretty...
I don't want to be difficult but the costs are already high (as we all know) and just got an email saying appointments have been made for all of you to get your hair done it's going to be around $50. Last I heard, and continued to assume, we were doing our own hair down. So I guess I was just a little surprised to just receive an email with the fixed apt. and cost and no discussion. Is this uncommon, or am I just frustrated by the additional cost?
I suck. I know.
And hey by the way. I know it's been a while. And as always, I read up on many of your posts...
Re: Is is common to require BMs to...
So no, I don't think it's common, I'd be a little taken back that the bride went ahead and made appointments without discussing it. But I'd probably just suck it up and do it because I'm awful at doing anything with my own hair.
The only wedding I've been in the bride gave us the option of getting it done with her - I took her up on it but not all the BMs did.
I think it's a bit of a bummer she didn't ask if everyone was interested before booking.
I think, nowadays, people sort of do whatever but I've never heard of people requiring you to do anything (besides the dress) and then pay for your own. If brides want a certain look (or don't trust their girls with makeup) and require a salon visit it's up to them to foot the bill, I think.
I've been in 5 (or is it 6? :P) and was required to get it done and pay for it myself for only one. For one the bride offered to make an appt. if I wanted one.
Do you think maybe the bride just assumed that everyone wanted their hair done at the salon. If it was me I would just email her back casually and say thanks for taking the time to make appointments but funds are a little tight right now and I'm planning on doing my hair myself. Bottom line if you're close enough to be in the wedding then you should be able to say thanks but no thanks and not expect her to take it personally. I think she will more than understand if you let her know it's a financial decision and not that you don't want your hair done at a specific salon.
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