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KB55
Beginner June 2012

Do I need to pay for my Bridal Party's Mani/Pedi

KB55, on February 29, 2012 at 4:35 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 8

I have been to 3 weddings in the past 3 years. All of the girls in each wedding paid for every girl in the bridal party to get a manicure and a pedicure. They also paid for a few other guests like mothers and aunts and grandmothers. All of these girls come from fairly well to do families and were not paying for their own weddings. I myself am middle class and my fiance and I are paying for our wedding on our own. I do not think we will be able to afford to pay for all our girls mani/pedi's. Is it rude not to pay for them? Do I need to find a way to budget this in?

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Latest activity by Patricia , on February 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM
  • Patricia
    Master December 2011
    Patricia ·
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    You don't have to, you do if you can, it's a nice gesture but it's not something you have to do. I didn't pay for any of their stuff, I got them each a nice thank you gift, it was a clutch, they had to carry instead of a bouquet and they got to keep them.

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  • 2d Bride
    Champion October 2009
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    Unless you require your attendants to have mani/pedis, you do not have to pay for them. To avoid the cost, you could give the women a choice as to whether to have mani/pedis, and/or allow them the option to DIY.

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  • Mrs. M fka Sami B
    Master June 2012
    Mrs. M fka Sami B ·
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    It's not required you pay for them however you can not require the bridesmaids get mani/ pedis if you don't pay for them.

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  • Carole M (a.k.a "old tart")
    Master October 2011
    Carole M (a.k.a "old tart") ·
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    Ditto. If you are not requesting it, you dont have to pay for it.

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  • KB55
    Beginner June 2012
    KB55 ·
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    Good Idea!! I did get the girls really nice clutches. I also do not expect them to get the nails done I am okay with DIY. I guess I am just worried that they will think I am rude for not offering to pay for them.

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  • KB55
    Beginner June 2012
    KB55 ·
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    Additionally all of these girls had a formal SPA day that they send out invites to. Because I am not paying for it should i do a more low key day at the nails salon? Maybe just mention to all my girls where I am going to get mine done and ask if they want to join me?

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  • Amanda
    VIP October 2012
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    I am buying my girls jewelry because I made them buy their dresses that I wanted they had no say. So for their gift I am giving them the choice between a mani, pedi, or a massage the weekend before. If they want more than one they can pay for the rest. We are paying for most of the wedding ourselves so I know how it is.

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  • Patricia
    Master December 2011
    Patricia ·
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    Yes, you can ask them to join you, then again you gotta be clear because they might take it as an offer and you'll cover the cost, so just be clear. I didn't invite anyone to mine, au contraire, one of my BM offered to pay for my mani but i decline since she had already spent at least $300 on the wedding, plus she cooked for the bridal shower and brought 2 gifts for us.

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