Bridesmaids having the same nail color on toes and hands?

If that's what you want, that's fine. Be prepared to cover the cost of having it done.

I think that’s fine but not a necessity! I’m sure your photographer could capture some pretty shots though

I think that’s fine. FYI one of the ways my bride did it was as part of our bridesmaid proposal boxes she gave us the nail polish in the color she wanted

As long as you're prepared to cover the costs of the manis and pedis, I don't see any problem with that!

Agree with the others. If you're covering the cost of mani-pedis then you can have them paint their nails specific colours that you ask for, and only in that circumstance.

I really like that idea! Depending on your circumstances as well as there’s, I think it would be an amazing idea! I’m sure they are planning on having their nails done anyway!

I gave them earrings and nail polish in the proposal box . I haven’t expressed anything as far as nails. I don’t feel like I should pay for them so get there nails and toes done. That’s just my opinion.

If thats what you would want from them , then it's fine. I don't necessarily agree that you have to pay for their nails, especially if they were going to get their nails done anyway. Usually , most BM would get their nails done for the big day unless the bride didn't care. My BM's talked about getting their nails done without me asking and I have no intention on paying for them.

If you want them professionally done, I'd ask if they want to pay for it or be prepared to pay if they are doing it themselves, maybe plan a hotel day with a "spa" party shortly before and you can do each other's nails.

Honestly, I’ve never had a bride tell me what to do with my fingers and toes.
I generally go and get a mani/pedi cause I want to feel my prettiest. And when I get my nails done I try to match my nails to the wedding colors as close as possible.
I’ve told all my bridesmaids that I don’t care what style they do their hair, and I’m certainly not dictating how their nails look. Trying to figure out my own has me stressed out enough! 😂

Hey! 38 days here! I did the same thing with letting them pick their own dresses and shoes as long as they were the right color. I live in MD, and our wedding is home in PA, so most of my bridesmaids are back home and one of them is here in MD. My MD friend is going with me before the wedding to get our nails done, but since everyone else is so far away, I'm just going to let them know that they can get their nails done if they'd like to but that it's not a requirement. I'm not super worried about what their nails look like. 😊

If you want to pay for it then I think it is fine, but I can honestly say I think it is unnecessary. I will also say that not everyone likes pedicures or manicures so they might not want to have their nails professionally done. There for four bridesmaids and one groomswoman in our wedding. Bridesmaids C & D went with me to get their nails done. Bridesmaid A & B did their own nails. Bridesmaid A didn't have the money to spend to get her nails professionally done. Bridesmaid B doesn't like getting manicures because of how short they have cut her nails in the past and she hadn't ever had a pedicure before so she choose just to do her own. Bridesmaid C got a manicure and a pedicure and bridesmaid D only got a manicure because she hates having her feet touched. The groomswoman got a manicure and pedicure at a different salon back in her hometown because she only trusts that salon to do her nails. Needless to say, everyone has different comfort levels or preferences so I wouldn't force them to go to the same place or have the exact same thing done if they don't want to. I know the groomswoman said one of her friends wanted her to have the same exact hairs, nail and makeup for a wedding and the entire wedding party was upset. The groomswoman flat out refused because she wasn't comfortable going somewhere else to have her nails done.

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If you are requiring them to get their nails and toes done professionally, and done in a specific color, you should pay. If you just want them to paint their nails in the color of the polish you gave them, I think you can just ask them to paint them themselves and that should be fine.

I agree with others that if it's a "requirement" of yours that they get them done, you should offer to pay. If it's more like, "feel free to use the nail polish I gave you, if you want to do your nails," that's fine. Also, as a pp mentioned, even if you offer to pay there may be people who opt out. Daughter invited the five women and two little girls, along with me, the MOG, and a couple of aunts to all get our nails done (at her expense) Friday morning, before the Saturday wedding (in any color(s) we wanted, she didn't care about them matching anything). The mom and her two daughters opted out completely -- the mom had once gotten an infection from a pedicure and hasn't (understandably) had one since, and she felt like the 4-yr old would be a nightmare in the salon, so they didn't come at all. Another BM had to work that morning and couldn't take the time off; daughter even offered to get her a gift card so she could go on her own schedule and she declined. The MOG and her sister got their nails done at home before they flew out for the wedding, so they were a no. Honestly, except for the pictures we took at the nail salon with them all posed with their hands and feet showing, there isn't another photo where anyone's nails show except those of daughter where she's posed so her rings showed.

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You definitely don't have to pay. But if you aren't paying, I would just let them choose how and if they want them done. It's such a small detail that won't make any difference in photos (unless you choose to do a close-up shot of their toes or fingers), so I would just let this go and focus on the more important things.

It is not up to you or anyone else to choose nail color on hands, or feet, or the cut, style or color of hair, or make up, or their personal jewelry. If you want, you may choose style of dress or suit, that you have allowed them , as well as color, but It ends there. It does not matter if you or other folks think it better or worse. Only that the individuals in the wedding party are happy with their own. Not each other's, just each happy and comfortable herself.
Unless you are paying $600 an hour or whatever to models and actresses, you are not producing a play or movie. You let them choose the personal things . It looks bizarre and unnatural to have them look like little dolls. Leave it to them take care of their bodies however they choose. Even if you pay, you are out of bounds deciding on their personal looks. Hair, nails, skin, makeup, tattooed personal jewelry, each man or woman controls. You do you. You don't even choose colors or styles for your parents, or guests, except setting the level of formality of the whole wedding.

If they’re fine with it, then its okay. But definitely not necessary. No ones gonna be looking at the bridesmaids nails

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View Quoted Comment Me either just wonder if that was like a thing .

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