My friend from college has asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. She asked us to pick out dyeable shoes and asked that we have our make-up done by an artist of her choosing.
I'm on a tight budget and have new evening shoes that I could wear after the wedding. They match the beading on the dress perfectly but are not dyeables. Also, we had a consultation with the make-up artist and I think it went terribly. I don't like the colors, products, or her technique at all. It will cost me a lot less to do my own make-up. I feel that I'm being a pain in the neck but am concerned that I won't have enough money to pay for my other bridesmaid responsibilities.
Should I talk to the bride about this or should I do as she asks? Thanks.
It can get pricey when being a part of a wedding. Yes, it is fun and an honor to be a part of the bride's special day, but it can also be stressful for you. I am sure you have a close relationship to the bride so it will be easy for you to talk to her. Maybe just explain to her that you are tight on cash and you would like to be able to contribute to all of the other bridesmaid duties. You should compromise though, maybe tell her and show her the shoes that match and see if you can wear them, but get your make-up done by the artist. I know you didn't like what he/she did, but speak up on the day of the wedding. Bring a picture of your favorite celebrity that always looks good, and tell the artist to do your make-up like that. It is so much easier for an artist to make you happy and look beautiful, with the look you want, when they have a picture to work from. Plus, they know what you expect the outcome to be.
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