Paying for BM's

Are you paying for your BM's hair, makeup and nails? I cant possibly afford this, but I want to do what is right. Is it expected of the bride to pay for such things?

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I don't think it is expected. I certaintly am not, I have 9 girls - too much money I may however give a gift certificate to go towards it. Anything helps!

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In my opinion, it isn't expected -- but I wouldn't force my girls to get their hair and makeup done professionally if I wasn't paying. If they want to pay great, but if they want to do it themselves, that should also be fine.

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Oh I have no problem with them not going where I go for hair and makeup. I just dont want to insult anyone by not paying.

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christy I think that is 100% fine then, don't worry at all! They have no reason to be insulted!

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I'm just going to pay for manicure/pedicures as part of their gifts. They can pay for their own hair/make-up. Although their hair will be cheap since my mom works in a hair salon and will get them discounts

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I don't think it's necessary. If you can that is very generous of you, but I'm sure your BM know that all that (hair, nails , makeup etc...) were part of the deal when they said 'YES' to being in your wedding!

When I was in my friend's wedding in June, she offered to pay for our nails and I thought that was nice and then when we went to the nail salon and she said she was going to pay some of the other girls were like 'NO WAY- you don't have to do that!' I WAS like WHY NOT?! LOL I'm sure they understand if you can't!

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I did not pay. I had 8 bridesmaids and there was no way I could afford hair, nails, and makeup for all of them! I offered to make appointments with the salon for the wedding for them, but made sure they all knew the prices before they went, so they could decide for themselves. I also made sure they were aware that they did not have to have anything done if they didn't want to.

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It is definitely not required -
I ended up paying for their hair but just because I wanted to. I wouldn't expect it at all if I was a BM.

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I did not pay for mine. I have been in at least 5 bridal parties and never once did the bride pay for it. I think it is a generous and nice gift but not a necessity.

Edited to say: I also did not require them to get their hair, makeup or nails done either. I got mine done and offered them all to come with me..some did but some wen on their own.

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Its not a requirement to pay for all of that, but if you are financially able its nice. We are givng the girls their jewlery for the dress and a little something else to say 'thank you'

I never expected a bride to pay for the little extras. I assumed the responsibility and had fun. I was there for the bride

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I agree with everyone else - as long as you're not 'forcing' them to get their hair, nails, etc done, then you are not expected to pay for it. If you were demanding that everyone wear the same nail color (which, yes - one of my GF's did) - then you should offer to pay.

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Hair and make-up is too much $$ for me to handle. I might pay for their manicures though!

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That's too much of an expense for me to pay for my hair and makeup as well as all of my girls. I think most of my girls plan on getting their hair done on their own anyway.

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I already discussed this with mygirls, and I also, can't afford to pay for everyone. I feel bad, but I just can't afford any more.

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So far we all agree. Unless you insist on a specific stylist for hair or professional make-up, I don't think you are expected to pay. I have been in many bridal parties, and I've always paid for my own hair and nails.