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invite for hairdresser?

seb211_23081115seb211_23081115 member
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I am having my hair done by someone who started doing my hair when we were both in our teens and he was right out of beauty school. He did it on and off for years, and we occasionally socialized. I haven't lived in my hometown for over ten years. I'd say in the past five years, he's done it once or twice when I've been in town. He's going to do my hair for my wedding. 

My mother thinks it's rude and awkward if I don't invite him to the wedding, too. Is this a thing? If it matters, he is going to work on a day that's normally his day off to do it, and I will be paying him.
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  • peachy13peachy13 member
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    I'm in a similar situation and did end up inviting my hair dresser. Normally she's not that close to me where I would invite her to my wedding, but since she's traveling an hour out of her way to do my hair and my bridesmaids' hair, I did invite her to enjoy the wedding with her husband. 

    PS-- I also like that in case of emergency later in the night, my hair stylist will be present! 
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  • LulawifeLulawife member
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    My hairdresser started doing my hair when I was a teen. I now live 5 hours away but when I am visiting my hometown, I still make appointments to have her do my hair. We've never socialized outside of the salon (except by Facebook) but I do end up seeing her 3-4 times a year. She has always said she would travel to wherever my wedding would be to do my hair. So if she does end up being willing and able to make the trip for my wedding day, she and her husband will most definitely be invited to the wedding.  
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  • blabla89blabla89 member
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    I don't think it's rude not to invite him, since it's not like you have a close relationship. As for working on his day off, as long as you're compensating him for his time, I don't think that should make a difference, either.
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  • LtPowersLtPowers member
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    If you're paying him for his time, your business obligations are satisfied. You don't have to feed him (as you would certain other wedding vendors) and most hairdressers don't expect invitations to the wedding.

    That leaves your social obligation, which only you can evaluate. Forget the fact that he's doing your hair for your wedding; would you invite him to the wedding because you want him there? There's your answer.


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