Faux Pas or Nah: Asking your bridesmaids to pay for professional hair and makeup?

I agree with the saying of full say= you pay. After all, the bridesmaids have to pay their dresses, shoes, even some decorations such as earrings, necklaces etc.. If you ask your bridesmaids to wear make-up and hair style as you required, you should pay for them.

If you’re requiring it then the bride should pay. I’ve been a bridesmaid for a wedding where we had to pay, but she wanted us to do it a certain way, and all the same. I was really frustrated that I had no choice, and had to pay more for my hair and makeup than my bridesmaid dress! I normally have a family member do my makeup for cheap, but it was an out of state wedding.

I think it is entirely up to the girls. If you want everyday then I am fine with that. Heck I am fine if you don't wear makeup and put your hair in a ponytail. This isn't a showcase of beaty. I asked you to be a bridesmaid because I love you and want you to be a part of our day!

I think giving people an option is fine, but never expect them to pay for it.

Faux Pas. If you are requiring it, you need to pay for it. If you are offering it as an option you can tell them they need to pay if they want the pro option - but you also have to be willing for them to decide to do it themselves (or go elsewhere) in that situation.

Definitely have to say faux pas. I think if a bride is making make up a requirement, then they should pay for it. If it's optional then the bridesmaids should pay for their own. Unless anyone in the group knows how to do make up well enough that you're comfortable to wear it on your wedding day, I'm sure you would be able to make some kind of arrangement. My friend's wedding, all of her bridesmaids already knew how to do their own make up so she didn't have to worry about anything. Definitely saved money there.

I personally would not do that. Professional hair and makeup in my area average about $75 each. That's a lot of money to come off the hip with considering most attendants usually pay for the their dress and shoes. Not to mention all the help and free time they usually put into the wedding.

I think if the bride requires it then she should have to pay for it. I’m not even making my bridesmaids pay for their dresses or shoes, let alone their makeup and hair, but to be fair my cousin does really good hair and makeup so she’ll probably do mine

Only if they want to. I may end up paying for mine

Make it optional. Then if they want to go all out they can or save money if they can’t. I’d just give them the guideline of being natural and showing their beauty rather than purple eyeshadow, glitter, and red lips. Hahaha requests are okay, but requirements are not

If a bride requires it, then the bride should definitely pay.

I don't know... I feel like if they wanna do their own make up and hair then they can.

Faux Pas. I'm not going to be too picky about how they do their hair and makeup. As long as they look tidy and presentable, nothing else matters.

IF the bride wants their hair and makeup a certain way then she should pay for it, but other then that Faux Pas.

Faux pas. I'm not requiring hair or makeup for my girls. My sister is my makeup artist and my best friend is my hair stylist so that helps too.

If the bride is requiring professionally done hair & make up, then the bride should pay for it. If it is optional and they choose to have it professionally done, then the bridesmaid pays for her own

Nah, I’m leaving it open for their choice.

If the bride is requiring professional hair and makeup then she should pay. I'll be getting my hair done and so I'll let my girls know that it's an option, I'll cover the location fee completely, but I just can't afford their hair too. But I really think they'll do their hair themselves.

Most bridesmaids pay for their own unless the bride insists on a certain look, then it is her responsibility to pay. If you have the extra money to spend and want to treat your bridesmaids, that's one thing. But don't require them to pay for it themselves unless there is a certain look you're expecting (that might not be flattering on every single person) for all.