Makeup question... how to ask the bridesmaids

You don't like Makeup but what does that have to do with your bridesmaids? They want to look nice and I don't feel like they should have to minimize just because you don't like it "personally". I agree not to overdue but if they are doing their own and you're not paying, you really don't have a voice in this.

You will look weird next to them regardless if you aren't wearing any makeup, a natural face doesn't photograph well

If I were you I wouldn't be hiring anyone, if you don't plan on wearing makeup yourself - don't cover the expense of everyone else getting makeup done. Its unnecessary.

I would get my make up done by a MUA if I was a bridesmaid. Why? Because what they can do is make me look my best and if I'm going to be in pictures and at points be center of attention I want to look my best. I'm sorry if as a bride that you feel that's offensive to you but it's how I want to present myself to the world.

A natural look still might require a ton of make-up. I asked for a simple, natural look and I still had... foundation, concealer, lipstick, blush, highlight powder, eyeshadow (3 or 4 different shades/applications), eyeliner, mascara... and probably other things.

A natural look for a photographed event is different than just throwing moisturizer on and a little bit of eye liner.

ETA: Also, I don't really know how to do a natural look, even a basic one. So, don't assume everyone has the ability for even that level.

"I still don't understand why I'm supposed to pay for a makeup artist to do natural looking makeup.

You know yourself how to put your makeup on naturally!"

Because if you want to dictate how something is done, you pay for it. No pay no say.

Also, 100% guaranteed that not everyone knows how to do a good "natural" look. Especially teenagers who have just been introduced to bronzer.

I gave my BMs the option. None of us wear makeup on a regular basis only occasions/slight enhancements. I will be hiring a MUA for the wedding because it looks better in Pro pics. I told them " I know we all dont wear makeup that much but i am getting mine done for the wedding. If you are interested in getting yours done the MUA will give us a group rate and I will put $xx.xx towards your makeup costs. Its optional so if you do not want it, thats fine." They collectively decided that they all want their makeup done but will be going for a natural look.

I dont suggest you tell them HOW much makeup to wear, their grown they will wear the makeup they are comfortable in. I do suggest you get yours done as well. Even if its a natural look.

Not everyone knows how to do a natural look, hell everyone has a different view on what a natural look even is. My 'natural look' would still probably look like too much to you.

So do you plan on wearing light makeup or none at all?

I would definitely advise you to wear more natural looking makeup that photographs well.

Unless you're paying, you can't tell anyone what to/ to not put on your face. OP, I have seen a couple pictures of weddings where the bride was not wearing make up at all. It's a very personal choice, , but I would recommend wearing some, even if minimal, like a tinted moisturizer, some blush, and mascara. A little can go a long way. You'll look beautiful either way I'm sure, but cameras aren't always forgiving.

And no, it's not normal for everyone to want to look the same.

I was in a wedding where we all did more natural looks except for one BM and I was just horrified at the black eye shadow she picked because I thought it was a little scary looking for a wedding.

You know what?

No one could tell in pictures. And she rocked it.

You'll have happier looking bridesmaids when they're actually happy and allowed to be themselves.

As people have said, unless you're paying you can't tell people how to wear their makeup.

However, when I was a bridesmaid, I asked the bride what her vision was for our makeup as a group, so I could know if I could do it myself or if I wanted to use the MUA. So certainly if your girls ask, you can tell them you're going for a natural vibe, and then let them interpret that as they will.

I wouldn't mess with their makeup. You don't know how comfortable or uncomfortable your BMs might feel about makeup.

I highly doubt you've "seen brides with no makeup". Did you see them in person? Did you take a washcloth to their face? Guarantee everyone is wearing SOME makeup, as should you if you're getting professional photography.

If you want to look like your everyday self, you need to wear SOME makeup- Otherwise the pictures will look like a worse version of your everyday self.