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Etiquette Q&A: "Do I Need to Pay for My Bridesmaids' Hair and Make-up?"

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Q: Do I have to pay for my bridesmaids to have their hair and make-up done professionally? As much as I would like to, it would be very costly.

A: No, you aren’t expected to pay. Your bridesmaids can take care of their own hair and makeup. Some brides, of course, are able to absorb the fees as a thank you to their attendants. But if your budget is limited — and with costs being as high as they are — you are certainly not obligated to take on this additional expense.

—Diane Forden

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