I was planning to pay for all my bridesmaids and 2 grooms-women to have their hair and makeup done. I thought it would be a nice treat for everyone, and I thought it would make the photos nicer if everyone had it done professionally. They all knew I was planning to do this. This morning I texted everyone the start time just to give them a heads up and I got a text from my MOH, asking if she could do a trial because she doesn't like to wear makeup and all of her experiences in the past have left her looking "like a hoochie mama". I told her I am sure if she wanted to do a trial she could contact the MAU and set something up (pay for it herself of course) and sent her the website/contact info. Of course, this is also the bridesmaid that would rather pay $300 for a brand new dress for herself and $300 for her daughter that is also in the wedding than wear the ones I found on Poshmark for $150 that had been worn once before like my other bridesmaids all chose to do.
Then I got to thinking one of the groomswomen doesn't wear makeup at all. Is it wrong for me to want everyone to get their makeup and hair done as long as I pay for it, or should I just let it be optional if they want it? Ultimately it would save me money if they don't want it done.
