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Vent: Bridesmaid Drama Already? :/ fsil drama

Shaina, on January 13, 2020 at 10:21 AM Posted in Planning 0 38

This weekend I had my Hair and make up Trial. It turned out beautifully! I loved it so much. I went the whole day with it and noticed it may need to be tighter or more hairspray. Anyway the next day I decided to get more information on moving forward. I asked my bridesmaids if they would like to go through this place as well so they can write up the contract(they would be responsible for paying. I wish I could but it isn't in the budget). I got my answers pretty easy. Somehow the topic became, how do you want our hair to be done. It was a good question, because I haven't thought about it just yet. One of my bridesmaid brought up a good point which I fully agreed on that since my hair is up maybe theirs should be down or half up and I was like 100% on it because it would look more uniform since my bridesmaids will be having alternating colors and styles. So in the group chat my FSIL said she started to plan ahead and planned on wearing her hair up, because she doesn't want her hair to stick to her neck. I told her I understand but I will be the only one in the bridal party that has their hair up. (through the night Im pretty sure all of our hairs will need touch ups and we have a bridal suite upstairs of our venue where the girls can privately fix up). She then Private messaged me on IG and sent me an half updo that looked pretty but too bridal and I told her this is nice but maybe something with more loose curls. She then told her mom what I said i am assuming, because shortly after FH mom texted him saying something like "when you have time I would like to talk to you". We immediately felt that's what it was for. So this morning we found out yes she was complaining to her mom about it. FH stood up for me and said that the other bridesmaids are understanding that their hair will need to be down or half up, so she will just need to understand this is not her wedding. He said he told his mom that when its her wedding she can have her way. About an hour ago FSIL texted FH a long message starting with "youre a horrible selfish brother..." I don't know the rest, but it really bothered me. I feel like she is making a huge deal out of this. I am letting them pretty much pick their dress style as long as the fabric is the same, within color palette, and does not have a slit.


I understand they are paying for it, but I feel like they should be able to find a hairstyle that they like that is within what I would like the bridesmaids to look like and also similar to the other bridesmaids.


Am I being controlling?

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Latest activity by Shaina, on January 13, 2020 at 1:23 PM
  • Sarah
    Master September 2019
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    I’ve never understood why bridesmaid’s would need to look uniform with their hair and I don’t understand why you can be the only one with your hair up. I suppose this is personal preference, but if it were me, this wouldn’t be the hill o would die on. She’s paying for it and she should be able to wear her hair in a way that makes her feel comfortable. Also I don’t understand how a half updo, which is something you said they could do, could look “too bridal” on a bridesmaid. Almost every wedding I’ve been in the bridesmaid’s hairstyles all could have easily been worn by the bride or the other way around.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I'm aware this may not be everyone's opinion, but it is mine. If you aren't paying for it, you can't dictate their hairstyles. My hair was down and my 9 bridesmaids had mixes from up, half up, and down. No one looked "too bridal" because they weren't in a bridal gown. I personally hate wearing my hair up so if a bride told me I had to 1, pay for it myself (there is no way I could do an updo by myself), then 2, tried to dictate the style, I'd be super annoyed. We paid for every bridesmaid to have their hair & makeup done and didn't dictate their style in anyway. I wanted all my girls to feel their most beautiful. I didn't want them all to look like bridesmaids robots by dictating their hair, makeup, shoes & jewelry.

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    If you want them to wear their hair a certain way, you should pay for it. I also think it's a little ridiculous to make everyone look "uniform." People have different preferences and styles look different depending on the person. No one is going to confuse one of your bridesmaids for the bride because they wear an updo.

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    Vent: Bridesmaid Drama Already? :/ fsil drama 2
    This is what she wanted. I said it was cute and I love the braid , but the curls are a lot. Maybe do them like waves or looser.
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  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2020
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    I don't understand the whole uniform look for bridesmaids in regards to hair. If they are paying for their own hair then they should be able to pick their own style. I'm paying for my girls to have their hair done and I don't care what kind of style they pick, as long as they come with a picture for inspiration which isn't that hard. I would have a hard time dictating what type of hairstyle based off my own because I can't even decide on my own hairstyle right now.

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    This looks nice, but your bridesmaids have one dress color.


    Thank you for the example. I just don't know how it will look with alternating colors

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  • S
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    Well I posted a picture of what she wanted. I just think its a lot

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I was in a wedding with 2 color bridesmaids dresses & she also let us pick our own hairstyles. We all looked perfectly fine.

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    I literally said her hair style was okay, but just to do more loose of a curl. Thats it. Picture is posted

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    Do you have an example of that?

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  • Kelsey
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    I guess I would just want my bridesmaid to feel comfortable and confident with whatever hairstyle they are in.

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    She let us all pick our own hairstyle. Basically all of us chose half up half down, just like the bride.Vent: Bridesmaid Drama Already? :/ fsil drama 3


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  • Ellen
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    You may think it’s a lot, but I agree with everyone else, if you aren’t paying, you can’t dictate how someone does their hair.
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    Devoted September 2019
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    I think if you aren't paying you don't get to direct how it looks. If you want to be able to dictate you need to pay.
    I also agree with the others that I've never understood a uniform look. If having her hair up will make your FSIL feel more comfortable than that is a good thing. I would let her wear her hair however she preferred.
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    I agree with pp's that if you aren't paying for their hair, it isn't fair to dictate what style they do. I also don't understand why you would want to dictate that even if you were paying. I told my bridesmaids they could do their own hair or pay to get it done professionally, but I didn't tell them how they have to wear it. I'm also "letting" them choose their own shoes, jewelry, and makeup. They may be my bridesmaids, but they're still individuals. It seems to me like you may be more concerned with her hairstyle being "too much" due to insecurity that she'll steal the show. Everyone will know that you are the bride and all eyes will be on you regardless. Don't let this ruin your wedding or relationship with family!

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    That also looks nice. I just hate the drama. I want everyone to feel comfortable. All my bridesmaids are all different shapes and sizes, but I feel like my wedding tastes and vision of my wedding keeps getting changed because how someone else feels FH & I's wedding should be. I don't mind that its half up or down. I just would prefer it not be over board. I understand since they are paying for it they have the right of hair their hair should look, but FH & I are paying for the entire wedding and the in laws still keep trying to have say in how our wedding should be. I have read on here multiple times "no pay no say". But doesn't the bride have to approve the bridesmaid dresses too even though their paying for their dress? I would like my bridesmaids to pick a style that is comfortable for them but also works for the vision of the wedding.

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    I am assuming the bride has a say on how the dresses should look even though they are paying for them too right? I understand they are individuals. I am concerned that this is not the only thing she has wanted to change in FH & I's wedding. She keeps making everything about her and giving the other bridesmaids a hard time

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  • MrsD
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    I can promise no one will even notice how fancy or not fancy her hair looks. If she looks & feels good, that seems most important. People glance at the bridesmaids for a few seconds then look at the bride the rest of the night. As far as the bridesmaids dresses go, if the bride isn't paying, she should consult budgets prior to picking a dress for sure. And she shouldn't pick something too tight, too revealing, too hot, or too uncomfortable for the bridesmaids. Getting a dress is the #1 job of a bridesmaid so it's also more expected. I've never heard of a dictated hairstyle they have to also pay for though, after paying for their dress (and sometimes shoes, jewelry, bridal shower & bachelorette).

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    Shaina ·
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    Literally everyone is asking me for approval of their hair and I never said that I would need approval. So when they ask I give my opinion

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    Master January 2015
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    Yes, when you agree to being a bridesmaid, you are agreeing to wear certain attire (within a reasonable price range). Bridesmaids are expected to show up to the wedding in the appropriate attire and stand by your side for your wedding day, that's the only responsibility they have. In your post you didn't mention anything about her trying to change other things in your wedding or giving bridesmaids a hard time, this discussion was solely about her hairstyle. What has she done?

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