Mother of the Groom -hair & Make Up

You did your part by including her. I invited my MIL since my mom was joining us as well. She ended up politely declining and did her hair and make up herself. I would just inform your FMIL that you need to know either way so you can sign the contract.

I offered my MiL to get her hair and make up done with us at the hotel, but she wanted to stay back home with the guys/her son and get ready with them. Totally understandable. I think its nice to offer, but not unusual for them to decline. Maybe reach out one more time and let her know you have to know by a certain date because you cannot add on later.

I invited my MIL to get ready with the girls, and she wanted to. I think it can go either way, and it's nice that you've offered your FMIL the option.

I'd just touch base with her again, ask what she's thinking when it comes to using the hair stylist and MUA, and if she sounds undecided, ask her to let you know for sure by ___ date because you need to sign the contract soon.

I am taking care of my FMILs makeup but she is paying for her hair to be done. I am having my makeup artist do hers either first or last so she can be on her way that day. She’s not “getting ready” with us but she is welcome to stop by if she wants, otherwise I will see her at pictures before the ceremony lol

You've given her the info, but did you give her a deadline for when you need to know by for the contract? If not, tell her now and if she doesn't get back to you then you have to move on without her.

could she book her own hair and makeup on her own afterwards, instead of trying to add on to your contract?

No advice but I see most posters included their FMIL in hair and makeup. Is that normal? I was only planning on getting ready with my sister and mom.

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I think it's a nice gesture to invite them, but not required,

Maybe she forgot to answer? My mom and MIL have done that. Try calling her to find out for sure if she wants to do hair and makeup with you.
My MIL did get her hair and makeup done with me. It was sweet.

View Quoted Comment Not sure if it’s normal.. but my FMIL is such a drama queen and negative energy I’m definitely not inviting her! I’m not even telling her where we’re getting ready lol. She likes to show up uninvited and cause a scene 🙄

I would call her and ask if she made a decision yet. Let her know you have to know the exact amount of people having hair and make up done in order to finalize and sign a contract!

It's nice that you are thinking of her and trying to include her while getting ready on your big day. I didn't ask my FMIL if she wanted to have her hair and makeup done with us, as I want to get ready with my mom and bridesmaids alone. I don't need to hear FMIL criticizing me on all of my decisions on my actual wedding day 😂