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Savvy April 2018

Pay for moms and mil makeup and hair?

Shannon, on February 14, 2018 at 8:25 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 14
Both sides of parents have contributed quite a bit for our wedding. I'm not paying for bridesmaid hair and makeup but should I for the moms? They have done a lot financially but I don't want them to feel like I used their money to pay for their hair and makeup.

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Latest activity by Joyce, on February 15, 2018 at 10:10 PM
  • Pegs
    VIP July 2018
    Pegs ·
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    If they are doing a lot financially, I think it would be very considerate of you to pay for it. I am doing the same.

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  • gschumann1
    Dedicated September 2018
    gschumann1 ·
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    We are just because they are our mothers who raised us and they are both amazing women. My mother unfortunately couldn't contribute much financially right now but with everything she has contributed to my life and all of her support, we thought it was obvious and well-deserved.

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  • Josh & Justine
    Super May 2018
    Josh & Justine ·
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    I think it would be a nice gesture to pay for both of them since they're both contributing so much. My Mom is contributing, so I'm paying for hers and also just wanted her there with all of us getting ready.

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  • BoudreauToBe
    Master July 2018
    BoudreauToBe ·
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    Yes, I plan to pay for our moms' hair and makeup. I am paying for the bridesmaids, too. I think it is important to pamper everyone that is a part of your day.

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  • Chip
    Master March 2018
    Chip ·
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    I think it is a very nice thing to do - that is what I'm doing with my mom and FMIL


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  • caitlin
    Super May 2017
    caitlin ·
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    It's a lovely gesture! i paid for my mom and MIL's makeup (they did their own hair), as well as for my BMs'.

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  • rica
    VIP September 2018
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    A few weeks ago I would have said yes. I was planning on paying for makeup (not hair) for bridesmaids and my aunt who is helping a lot. Logistically, it has backfired on me. Everyone changes their minds and I’ve already paid a deposit. I would maybe look for another way to thank them. Or, don’t say anything about wanting to pay until the bill arrives the day of.
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  • C&N
    Super October 2017
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    We did. We paid for the BM's hair (all my nieces, so I was only charged the Jr. BM price) and my mom's makeup, she didn't need hair done. We also paid for my MIL and SIL's hair and makeup, although it was really reasonable and someone they have used several times did it.

    It wasn't necessary, but everyone traveled and we wanted to minimize their expenses.

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  • ap2al
    VIP October 2018
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    I’m paying for the moms as well as the bridesmaids. It’s the least I could do for them. It’s nice to pamper them Smiley smile
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  • Malei
    Super October 2018
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    I'd pay for them (which I am for both moms) regardless of whether or not they contributed to the wedding budget. My mom has worked hard her entire life to ensure that she was providing the best life that she could for her children. I'd pay whatever I could afford for her without even blinking.

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  • DesertFox
    Super March 2018
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    I am paying my stylist to do my mother and mother inlaw's hair and makeup along with mine. I wanted to do something special for them that they don't want to worry about how they will look. Neither of them have had themselves done up professionally before so this will be a nice change for them.
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  • A
    Dedicated May 2018
    Abby ·
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    We are! It’s mothers day weekend and we want to show them some thanks!
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  • futureJessicaRabbitt
    Savvy October 2018
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    I'm paying my mother and FMIL as well. They are both contributing to the wedding events, plus I only have two bridesmaids.

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  • J
    Beginner July 2018
    Joyce ·
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    Yes I would, especially as they contributed to your wedding financially. Its a nice thank you.

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