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Family/Stylist Conundrum...

carpediem27carpediem27 member
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So, FI's cousin owns her own beauty salon near our wedding venue. Today, she posted a "wedding deal" for hair and make-up for $80. Without thinking much about it, I inquired as to how long the deal would last, and she let me know it would be good for my wedding. Then I got to thinking, she is not on the guest list for the wedding. None of FI's cousins are, because they are not that close and there are close to 40 of them, so we looked at it as an all ot nothing situation. So, is that awkward? For me to go to her for hair and make-up even though she wont be invited to the wedding? It seems like a good price, and I want to support her business. FWIW, FI was not invited to her wedding.
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Re: Family/Stylist Conundrum...

  • Sue-n-KevinSue-n-Kevin member
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    If it were me, I'd probably be uncomfortable having a family member do something for my wedding when they were not on the guest list, but that's me. I have that "I hate to disappoint anyone gene" that makes me feel guilty, LOL.

    I think it's possible, depending on your relationship with her (or your fiance's) to call and just say "You know, I'd love to give you business, it has to be hard to get business in this economy, but unfortunately due to budget we are not inviting any cousins. Would this bother you? We fully expect to pay full price.". Some people can separate business and personal ives with no issue, some can't. If the conversation makes you uncomfortable, then I'd look elsewhere.

    Good luck.
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  • Milsey32Milsey32
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    I considered using a friend for hair/makeup - she wasn't originally going to be invited to the wedding but if I decided to use her business, I was planning on inviting her. I didn't end up going with her but that's all I can give towards advice... I mean, like Sue said, if it makes you uncomfortable, don't do it. Some people would be more than fine to not have a wedding invitation - and you're helping her business, so there's that... 

    It really depends on your relationship with her/FI's relationship with her and how you deal with 'awkward' situations. 
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  • entropicbeautyentropicbeauty member
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    I WOULDN"T use her for something as important as hair/makeup because frankly if she did a poor job I would hold it against her for waaaaaay too long and that is not something you want within a family. 

    For a service like this it's easier to utlize a professional that you would feel comfortable letting know if they've done a poor job IMO.
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