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So it's less than two weeks before the wedding and...

dapo2004dapo2004
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...my dad and his girlfriend who happens to be a hair stylist broke up. Originally, she offered to do my hair for the wedding, but I'm not sure what to do now. Their break up was not amicable by any means (my dad cheated on her and did a million awful things to her along the way), but she is still cool with me... we talk every other day. I guess I'm just wondering what on earth I should do?!?! How do I break it to her that she can no longer come to the wedding due to obvious circumstances, but I would still like to PAY her to do my hair? Is there any situation where that would work? If not, I'm going to need some REASONABLY-PRICED hair stylist recs.

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Re: So it's less than two weeks before the wedding and...

  • BabyBlueNTexasBabyBlueNTexas member
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    edited December 2011
    That is a really tough situation. It really depends on her attitude about it all. If she is professional, then she can understand that you might be willing to meet her off the venue premises, like at a house. (so she doesn't have a run in with your dad-- trust me you don't need any fights on the wedding day!!) If she can't accept that you only want her professional services, then you should move on to save your sanity of getting in the middle of it all.

    I know this may sound lame-- but Fantastic Sams did a really awesome job on hair at the bridal show I went to in Houston. You may do a consult with them, and see how it goes. They are not expensive.
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  • sheadaysheaday member
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    edited December 2011
    I think that if she isn't allowed to be a guest at the wedding, then you shouldn't ask her to do your hair at all- paying or not. It sounds like yall have a good relationship and are still friends. I think it would be awkward to ask your friend to come out and do your hair and then tell her she can't stay there to see you get married. I think that would just add more hurt to the situation and put you in a bad spot.
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  • texgal79texgal79
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    edited December 2011
    Agree w/PP.  Unfortunately with "Ifriends of friends", or dad's girlfriend, these can sometimes be risky situations!  And it DOES suck that you will now have an added expense you didn't predict.  The good news is that it is "low season" for weddings in Austin right now, so you probably won't have as much trouble finding a stylist as you would think. Some of the chains, such as Visible Changes or Bubbles, or budget-friendly South and East Austin salons such as Orbit, Frenchy's, Urban Betty, Topaz, etc., have lots of stylists and junior stylists that do weddings and would probably jump at the chance to make some extra $.
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  • jedanieljedaniel
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-austin_its-less-two-weeks-before-wedding?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:126Discussion:c361d0e8-446b-4950-9db7-c266aedac17bPost:149487a2-c52e-475c-9cd8-2de3de0ef05a">Re: So it's less than two weeks before the wedding and...</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think that if she isn't allowed to be a guest at the wedding, then you shouldn't ask her to do your hair at all- paying or not. It sounds like yall have a good relationship and are still friends. I think it would be awkward to ask your friend to come out and do your hair and then tell her she can't stay there to see you get married. I think that would just add more hurt to the situation and put you in a bad spot.
    Posted by sheaday[/QUOTE]

    I agree with this.
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