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When our daughter was married last spring, my wife and I footed the bill for a hairdresser (and her assistant) to come and set up in a large room furnished by our hotel. We paid them both a set fee, but it was understood that each bridesmaid, mother, or sister would then tip them. (But no amount was set.) They did the bride, six bridesmaids, two mothers, and a sister doing whatever that particular person wanted. This was the bride's hairdresser who had already done a trial run on her.
I know we paid them a good amount, but each lady was VERY generous with tipping. But even so, a $15 or $20 tip is way less than the cost of a complicated hairdo.
We also had a local restaurant cater chicken salad sandwiches, fresh veggies, and bottled water. Oh, and apparently, there were some bottles of champagne cracked as well!
It was not cheap, but something we wanted to do. Everyone was happy, the ladies had a fun afternoon bonding, and the hairdressers were generously rewarded for their outstanding job. The photographer took some GREAT pictures of all the ladies getting beautified.
And the guys hung out in our rooms, watched a little TV, and waited till our wives/GFs returned to help us with our tux studs and bow ties!
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