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Paying for Bridal Hair- Okay as gift?

Emmy1493Emmy1493 member
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So I have a few BM's who want hair done, and some who just want MU done. I have not made this a requirement, and have heard if you don't and they want it, than they pay for it. What if though, I wanted to pay for whoever wants it done, and let that be their WP gift? I will of course still give them a smaller gift as well, but is that an okay gift? Just curious. I tried searching for a similar post, but they were old, and didn't want to bring up a zombie post lol.

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  • Emmy1493Emmy1493 member
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    Well, the thing is, they aren't from my area, per se. Most live a bit over an hour away, and one, several hours away. The lady who is doing my hair is in my area, so the salon thing won't work unfortunately. I was originally just going to give each a GC and some other goodies. Maybe a small bottle of wine, and some candies, or something like that.

    The good thing is that I haven't offered to pay for it to their faces, and told them the prices of X services if they wanted it done. So I hope they don't forget and think I am paying..if I end up not doing that as a gift. Cause that will be awkward LOL. :)
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  • KatWAGKatWAG member
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    I think its a great idea. I would love to have some else pay so I could get all fancy. As long as you get them something little along with paying for hair or MU.
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  • emilia391emilia391 member
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    Be careful with it not seeming like you're treating some BMs differently than others. I am paying for all of the girls' makeup but told them they're on their own for hair because I am not getting mine professionally done. As a gift, maybe it should be something the girls can enjoy and remember later....the makeup is only day-of and for photos. I think the safest thing here is to just tell them they're on their own for all of it.
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  • Emmy1493Emmy1493 member
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    Oh okay, go it! I would pay for everyone's but not everyone wants it done, etc. Maybe I will just stick to getting them some goodies, like small bottles of wine for each, and some chocolates, or something. Ultimately, I will give them a GC, but would it be bad to get them like a visa card that they can us wherever, versus to a place they may/may not like.

    The only reason I am asking is because I know everyone's taste are different, and I do not know their exact most favorite place to shop/eat. I know certain interest for some. For example, my BFF/MOH, LOVESS cats, so I got her a few things related to that. The other's I know some of their big interests, but am so unsure of what they will really like, ya know? I know I am over thinking this all entirely, but I want them to have something they will use and enjoy.
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  • doeydodoeydo member
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    No, I would not do this as their gift.
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  • Emmy1493Emmy1493 member
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    doeydo said:
    No, I would not do this as their gift.
    Ok cool! Will stick with what I had planned. :)
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  • Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    Emmy1493 said:
    doeydo said:
    No, I would not do this as their gift.
    Ok cool! Will stick with what I had planned. :)
    Good.  For the benefit of others reading this thread, paying for bridal hair and makeup doesn't really constitute a "gift" to them because it's something you're requiring that they do for your wedding.  In order to count as a "gift" it has to come without strings attached.
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    Jen4948 said:
    Emmy1493 said:
    doeydo said:
    No, I would not do this as their gift.
    Ok cool! Will stick with what I had planned. :)
    Good.  For the benefit of others reading this thread, paying for bridal hair and makeup doesn't really constitute a "gift" to them because it's something you're requiring that they do for your wedding.  In order to count as a "gift" it has to come without strings attached.
    I agree. However, I am not requiring them to get anything done. That's the only reason why I was asking. But yes, agreed! 
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