Makeup and Hair - Entire Bridal Party?

As long as you aren't mandating it, it's totally fine for them to pay for their own services. That has been the case for every wedding I've ever been involved in, including my own.

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Oh, not at all! I want them to feel comfortable and wear/look however they want. There's not a set dress code, etc either. I have one wearing a suit, one wearing a long jumper, two wearing dresses that they chose.

I was thinking maybe I could get them a wedding prep goody bag of some kind in lieu of that maybe, like a makeup bag with their favorites, etc? I'm going to have champagne and snacks on deck. Because duh.

Thanks, Hannah!

Ive Gave My Bridal Party The Option To Get Their H&MU Done , And Made It Clear They Would Have To Pay If They Chose It. It's Not Required For Them, If It Was I Would Pay For Them

View Quoted Comment Personally, as someone who never does her hair or makeup, I would prefer to pay a professional to do it rather than try to do it on my own. Plus, makeup for pictures is different than regular every day make up, and your girls are getting a million pictures taken of them too. As a bridesmaid, I prefer to just pay the professional lol.

I decided to pay for them since there are only 2 bridesmaid and it only comes to about $150each. my two bridesmaids both wanted it done and were ready to pay themselves also.

If you’re requiring them to use professional services or dictating how their wear their hair and/or makeup, you’re responsible for the cost. If it’s their choice, they can pay.

I think if they are the ones that want it then it's ok if they pay for it.

If you want to make it part of their thank you gift, you can pay for it. But if they offered, I don’t see why you can’t let them pay for their hair/makeup. You can still get a package and divvy up the cost accordingly one would going out to dinner or something.

As long as your are not requiring them to have their hair and makeup done by your HMUA, then you are not required to pay for it. If you are, then you pay. That is customary.

Since you said it is optional, then I think it is totally fine for them to pay for whatever services they select. I didn't require my girls to have their hair or makeup professionally done unless they wanted to. I messaged them when I was talking with the hair stylist and makeup artist to see if any of them would be interested. I told them it was totally up to them if they were interested and sent them the prices. Each girl told me what they wanted so I just forwarded the information to the hair stylist and makeup artist so they were able to plan accordingly. I don't think it is rude if you aren't requiring.

If you are requiring a certain look then you need to pay. If you have the extra money that you want to use, it's nice but not required. Bridesmaids are responsible for paying their own way if they want a professional. Not everyone has the time or talent (or patience) to do their own at home.

I'm planning on paying for my ladies, although I am not requiring it. It is just something I want to do for them. But I agree with others if you aren't mandating it, then they can decide if they want to pay for the services themselves. I think they would expect to pay their own way - when I told me ladies I was covering their hair and makeup they were very pleasantly surprised.

I decided to hire a markup and hair artist to do the myself, the bridesmaids, maid of honors and mother of the bride. I personally am paying for it but yes you can have your party pay for themselves if their okay with that. It’s totally up to you since you don’t mind paying for it. I chose to have them all be done so that everything looks good for photos!

Most bridal parties pay for their own hair and make up services. Especially if you have a larger party, it’s just not realistic for you to pay for that.

Either is polite. If you can afford it, I do think it's a very sweet gesture to pay for it, it's something they will really appreciate. If you can't afford it, it's totally fine to have them pay if you aren't requiring that they have the services done. You could always discretely comp just the maid of honors as a thank you if you are looking to meet somewhere in the middle.

Ugh i so agree with this!!!! I am stuggling with this too with Hair an makeup

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Congratulations 🎊 but in the weddings i’ve been in I paid to get my hair and make up done -I never expected the bride to pick up that expense

I would ask each person and perhaps offer to pay a set price. Any tips or extra would be responsibility of individual. I have been asked if I was interested but always paid my part myself but I think it would be a nice gesture & it might ensure the entire party gets made up! In addition , depending how how large your party is, you may need 2 stylist/make up folks. Don’t forget to ask MOB, MOG as well. Good luck and congratulations.

What I was told is: if you request a specific look or demand that they have it done professionally, you pay. Otherwise, you can offer to have a package vs. just your own done and they would chip in for their services.

My thoughts are if you’re mandating having it done professionally, then you have to pay, but I also feel like it’s rude to mandate they have to have it done professionally. It’s up to you really if you want to offer to pay for it or not. I will be having my hair done professionally, but I cannot afford to offer to pay for my bridesmaids, but I’ve also been a bridesmaid twice and the brides did not pay for all of our hair on either occasion.