How much should you cover for your braldsmaids?

IMO you should either cover the hair and makeup, or make it optional...if they have the money they can treat themselves to it, but if they are struggling they can do their own hair and makeup. I would also try to be considerate about what dress you pick...don't got for a dress that costs 300 dollars or something.

Also if you're struggling with the expenses adding up, drop the proposal boxes! They are a new trend, the boxes are usually full of things that the bridesmaids don't want or need...you're better off proposing with a heartfelt handwritten letter!

My wedding was not a destination wedding, but my bridesmaids all lived in different states and had to fly in and stay at a hotel. I paid for all of their hair and makeup (I was not requiring them to have it done professionally but I simply chose to pay). Everybody does things differently, but in my social circle it's customary for the bride the pay for the their bridesmaids' hair and makeup. I also got them each a silk pajama set to wear while getting ready, as well as a nice piece of jewelry for each girl (the jewelry was the 'real' gift, because let's face it, we all know that the pajama sets were really for the getting ready photos.) I think what you're doing sounds like more than enough!