BM question

nickrocs22 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:02 AM

BM question

Hello Laides

Are you paying for your BM to have their hair, makeup etc... done or are they paying for it theirsleves. How many are not asking their BM's to get their hair and makeup done

thanks karen

julybride444 Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:05 AM

Re: BM question

I would have paid for them to get it done if I asked them to do it, but my friend (who's my stylist) opted to do our hair as a gift, and I didn't ask them to get makeup done (I did mine myself).

IMO I think if you ask them to do it you might want to pay for it as it's an unnecessary expense in many people's minds.

But, I'm prob. a rare breed. I let the girls pick out and buy their own shoes-all different to reflect their styles, I paid for their dresses as their gift, and I let them wear their own jewelry and decide how they wanted their hair done. I guess not that many brides are as laid back as that.

NovBride Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:11 AM

Re: BM question

I am going to pay to have their hair done, but not makeup - unfortuantely I can't afford that and one of my friends is a hair stylist and great with makeup so I'm sure she can touch up eyes shadows and lips if anyone wants it.

I am however paying for my MIL's hair and makeup as well as my grandmothers. I'm having someone go their homes - same person to do hair and makeup.

dolphin Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:37 AM

Re: BM question

I am going to have the girls pay for thier own hair and makeup. I think everyone will get their hair done but if they want to d otheir own makeup that is up to them. I am fine with that.

Jordan Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:43 AM

Re: BM question

I'm not a 'done-up' kind of person...and neither are any of my BMs - so however they want to wear their hair, they will. Same for makeup. They're all beautiful women so I'm not concerned...nor do I like the 'conformed' look of everyone wearing their hair the same way.

But secretly, I hope they all wear their hair down - I'm really not a fan of up-do's...

Julybaby Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:56 AM

Re: BM question

I paid for their hair but not makeup. One of my BMs did her own makeup, but she practiced it for about 2 months before the wedding. Everyone else, including my mother, had theirs professionally done. The BMs wore their hair in a style that they found comfortable. My MOH had hers half up/half down and the others had theirs in an updo. I also let them choose their shoes - I only requested that they be black. The black shoes went with their dress very well and I hope they can wear them again.