Hi, Im trying to sort our budget and have booked hair and make-up artists for myself for our big day but what is acceptable for bridesmaids. When I've been a bridesmaid before the bride paid for my hair and make up as I was still in University at the time. Now is it acceptable to ask bridesmaids who are working to pay for their own hair and make up to be done or is this something I should budget for?
When I spoke to colleagues who are being bridesmaids for their own friends weddings they have said they would expect their hair and make up is paid for but when I spoke to my maid of honour she said she would want her hair done but would be happy to do her own make up instead.
Personally I'd perfer everyone to have professionally done hair and make up as its not oftern we get to treat ourselves and on a special day I want it to be extra special for my besties as well as myself as part of the getting ready (there is only 4 of us including myself).
So really what I'm asking is if I'm the one that wants my bridemaids to have their hair and make up done, can I ask my bridesmaids to pay for themselves if I buy their dresses or come up with some sort of arrangemnet like that?
What are other people doing?
Thank you for reading the long messages.
