I am currently looking into makeup for my bridal party and I. One of my bridesmaids asked me if that will be their gift because the wedding she was in last year it was a gift. I honestly want all the girls to get their makeup done but as a gift was going to give them DOJ and something else. If you were a bridesmaid, would you prefer your makeup the day of as a gift or a real gift? I'm kind of torn right now. Thanks!
pjc92980
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i would prefer a real gift - something to remember the occasion by I would try to find a reasonably prices MUA so that they can all pay for it on their own. I think typically BM expect to have to pay for their hair & makeup
Yankeeelove
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I would prefer a real gift too. Something I can keep that reminds me of the day. I've been a bridesmaid many times and I've always had to pay for my own hair, makeup and nails.
mybabylovesmoi
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I got my bms real gifts but am considering either paying for hair or makeup as well. IMO, just having makeup or hair as their gift isn't really a gift because it kinda really benefits the bride KWIM? Unless the girls are super into makeup and are dying to get it done professionally and can't afford to...
I would get them a little something else, like some earrings
itbroi805
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I would prefer a real gift, and yes it's true bridesmaids usually pay on their own HOWEVER i've never been forced to get my makeup done and I would be a little annoyed if a bride forced me to pay money to get my makeup done when I can do it myself for free.
I'm forcing my bms to get their hair done but I am paying for it, however I think most BMs get their hair done anyway as it's not something they can usually do on their own. Most girls wear makeup everyday and know how to do their own.
JMO.
lisam1113
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I would prefer a real gift also. I'm paying for my MOH's hair & makeup bc she lives in FL & traveling so far to get here & she's currently in her final year of nursing school & will be graduating the month before my wedding. So to add that on top of her is crazy! But for my other 2 BM I will getting them a personalized tote with special thing(s) inside
HSsweethearts
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I would prefer a tangible gift for sure,
I also think its better if you don't force them to get their makeup done. Some people are great at doing their own makeup. I'm personally very good at makeup, so if I were a BM, I'd probably want to do my own depending on the financial situation. I feel like it's one more expense.
My girls have the option of getting their hair and makeup done with me, but they don't have to
FutureMrsJC
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I would also prefer a real gift. IMO, paying for their make up is more a gift for you, since it's important to you that they have it done. I personally did not want to tell my BM that they had to have their MU done because some of them have sensitive skin. But I did tell them they had to get their hair done, and I don't think it is unreasonable to ask them to pay for it (I think it comes with the territory of being a BM!)
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Ok, thanks ladies! I didn't tell them that they had to get their makeup done yet. I just told them I have a makeup trial this weekend and if I like her I'm going to book her. Her pricing is also very reasonable and that's why I hope I really like her. I would prefer everyone get their makeup professionally done especially since it's $50 for the bridesmaids but won't force this on anyone!
