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Emily
Just Said Yes October 2024

Am i just a little delusional on budget?

Emily, on January 9, 2024 at 4:49 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 4
Hello! I'm really struggling with coming to terms on the cost of getting hair and makeup done. I knew it would be expensive but my initial thoughts were it would be around $250 for my hair and makeup and then about $150 per bridesmaid ( It's my understanding I should cover that cost for them) Now as I'm starting to get quotes for the 5 of us in total every estimate I've gotten has been about $1500, not even including mileage fees and assistant fees and whatever other fees are being tacked on. For reference wedding is in Northern Virginia. Basically I'm just wondering what other ladies have been paying for hair/ makeup service and I am just delulu for ever thinking it was that cheap? ( or for not wanting to pay a bunch of fees!)

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Latest activity by Andrea, on January 10, 2024 at 11:58 PM
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    It's not true that you have to cover those costs. You can obviously choose to pay for services or you can simply give people the option of taking advantage of the convenience of a vendor to whom you provide access, but at their own expense. Contrary to popular belief what you can't do either way is require professional hair and makeup. Some women might prefer to DIY, some don't wear makeup at all, and some might opt to use their own salon or person. As long as they are there on time for photos and to assist you on the day, that's their prerogative.

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  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
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    I think it’s very generous of you to cover the hair and makeup costs for your bridal party. We did the same thing and everyone really appreciated it! As far as price goes, it can vary depending upon location and the talent/experience of the artist. We got married in New Orleans, and makeup services alone for myself and 3 other girls (4 people total) was over $1200.
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  • Lorrisa
    Dedicated July 2024
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    I too am covering hair and makeup for my 5 and was shocked by the prices. We're getting married in Puerto Rico this summer and total for hair and makeup is $1660. And this was on the less expensive side Smiley ups

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  • Andrea
    Rockstar January 2024
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    That price sounds really high to me, but it can vary a lot by regions.
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