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Just Said Yes September 2017

Do you pay for your bridal parties hair/makeup?

Lauren, on February 9, 2017 at 3:41 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 33

Hi, I am searching for vendors for my hair/makeup and was surprised at how expensive they can be. I did not budget appropriately. My question is, as the bride are you supposed to pay for your bridal parties hair and makeup? Is that etiquette? I have been in weddings where I paid for those services...

Hi, I am searching for vendors for my hair/makeup and was surprised at how expensive they can be. I did not budget appropriately. My question is, as the bride are you supposed to pay for your bridal parties hair and makeup? Is that etiquette? I have been in weddings where I paid for those services so I am not sure what to do. Thanks all.

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  • Emilee
    Expert April 2017
    Emilee ·
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    I only have one BM and shes my best friend, MOH so I asked her what she wanted for her gift, I gave her the option of Jewelry or a something she could wear the day of the wedding, I could buy her dress, I would take her to the spa to get a mani/pedi or Ill pay for her hair and makeup the day of, that's what she chose, hair and makeup. I am not requiring anything other than her time and I told her she can get whatever dress she likes as long as its in the lavender or grey family. If you require specific shoes, jewelry, hair/makeup, getting ready outfits, you should pay for it. Always try the shoe on the other foot and think about if it was you.

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  • JuJuBee
    Super May 2017
    JuJuBee ·
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    We will be covering the cost for the hair and make up for our four bridesmaids. I am not requiring any specific look, ie. they can do whatever they want with their hair and make up. But all my ladies enjoy the priming and pampering, and I thought it would be a nice treat. Especially because I know they would all opt in and pay for it themselves, and with them all traveling from out of state, I want to lessen the burden a bit!

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  • Che
    Super June 2017
    Che ·
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    I just got a $550 quote for bridal make up only! Im not paying that it's just to expensive for make up I will let them do their own make up & im still up in the air about mine.

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  • Karen
    Devoted October 2017
    Karen ·
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    I was recently qouted 250 for my hair and makeup. I just have a MOH, but I told her, as well as my mom and FHs mom that they can come with and I will pay upto the $500 I had originally budgeted and they will have to cover the rest. The stylist said they would all be the same price. I dont know if its tacky or not but thats what im doing.

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  • BeachyBrideToBe
    Devoted April 2017
    BeachyBrideToBe ·
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    I gave my girls the option as to whether they wanted makeup or not and I was fine either way. But I offered to pay for half if they chose to do makeup. It's not my "gift" to them, but just wanted to help with cost and wanted them to feel beautiful. I'm paying for my MOHs hair and makeup.

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  • Amanda
    Master October 2018
    Amanda ·
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    I am a hair dresser and my girls with have professional hair done by me .. I don't mind doing it even on my wedding day !! Make up will be a very clean face with red lip for them . I will be using my FH aunt to do my hair as she is a stylist as well Smiley smile

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  • W
    Dedicated January 2017
    Winterbride2017 ·
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    If you're requiring them to have their hair and makeup done then yes, if not, then no. I gave my bridesmaids the option and those who did get hair/makeup done paid for it themselves.

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  • M
    VIP March 2017
    Miss S. ·
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    If you are requiring a certain look or hair style, you pay for the service. Otherwise, it's optional. I'm paying for my sister's and mom's makeup because I wanted both to have it professionally done.

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  • Mrswelch
    Master December 2017
    Mrswelch ·
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    I offered to pay for FSIL, FMIL, and my Mom to have their hair and make up done. Other than that, I'm not requiring a specific look or anything so I gave them the option to use the stylists I will have their, told them the prices, and asked them to let me know so I can let them know. If you're not requiring a specific look or for professional work then no, it's not required that you pay for it.

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  • Shows2017
    Super September 2017
    Shows2017 ·
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    The only reason my girls are paying for theirs is because I have paid for EVERYTHING.I bought their dresses shoes and have rented a house for them for the weekend of the wedding. Its the least that they said they would do.

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  • It's going to be "Good"
    VIP September 2017
    It's going to be "Good" ·
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    I'm paying for my girls hair and makeup.

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  • Greenleaf
    Devoted July 2017
    Greenleaf ·
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    I'm paying for it because I want them all to feel like they look awesome the day of. I've only been in bridal parties for 2 weddings--but in both the bride paid for everyone's hair and makeup. And I know a third friend did the same, so it seems pretty typical in my circles.

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  • Andrea
    Devoted October 2016
    Andrea ·
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    I paid for my bridal party of six to have hair and makeup done. My regular hair girl does wedding hair and has a friend who does wedding makeup with her, so it worked out. Makeup for seven was $250 and hair was $600, and my girls were super sweet and threw in for tips. The best part was spending all that time together, getting pampered and knowing everyone felt their best for the day. Worth every penny!

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