Booking Your Wedding Party's Hair: What to Know

You've booked your bridal hair—amazing! But what about your bridesmaids, mothers, and other VIPs? At Welcome & Wanted Hair Bar in Canton, we help coordinate wedding party hair all the time. Here's what you need to know.

Start With a Headcount

Before booking, know:

●How many people need hair services?

●Will anyone need makeup too? (Contact our sister company Golden Swan Bridal for

makeup)

●Does everyone want styling, or are some doing their own hair?

Timeline Considerations

Each person typically needs 30-60 minutes depending on:

●Simple blowout/styling: 30-45 minutes

●Curls or waves: 45 minutes

●Half-up styles: 45-60 minutes

●Full updos: 60 minutes

Example timeline for a party of 6: 

Starting at 8am for a 2pm ceremony:

●8:00-8:45: Bridesmaid 1

●8:45-9:30: Bridesmaid 2

●9:30-10:15: Bridesmaid 3

●10:15-11:00: Mother of Bride

●11:00-11:45: Mother of Groom

●11:45-1:00: Bride (extra time for finishing touches)

●1:00-2:00: Final touch-ups, travel to venue

Build in buffer time!

Where Will Services Happen?

Option 1: At Welcome & Wanted Everyone comes to the salon. Works great for smaller parties or morning timelines.

Option 2: On-Location Our sister company Golden Swan Bridal offers on-location bridal hair

and makeup services. Perfect for larger parties or when you want everyone together at your

getting-ready location.

Coordinating Looks

Your wedding party doesn't need identical hair! Options:

●Same style, different variations: All half-up but with personal touches

●Cohesive vibe: Romantic and soft across all looks, but different styles

●Uniform look: Everyone in the same updo (less common but still done)We'll work with you to create a cohesive but individualized look for each person.

Should Bridesmaids Do Trials?

Bride: Trial absolutely essential

Wedding party: Trials are optional but helpful if:

●Someone has specific concerns about their hair

●You want to see how the group looks together

●Anyone has unique hair texture/length considerations

Most bridesmaids skip trials and trust the stylist on the day.

Who Pays?

This varies! Common arrangements:

●Bride pays for everyone (generous gift to party)

●Each person pays their own

●Bride pays for styling; individuals pay for any additional services

●Bride covers mothers; bridesmaids cover themselves

Establish this upfront to avoid awkwardness.

Booking Tips

●Book early – Wedding weekends fill up 3-6 months ahead

●Provide a realistic headcount – We'll need to reserve enough time

●Share inspiration photos – Helps us estimate timing and plan looks

●Communicate timeline constraints – When does the bride need to be photo-ready?

Book Your Wedding Party

Ready to book?

Contact us at 678-221-4493 or email welcomeandwantedhairbar@gmail.com for group bookings.

For on-location services and makeup, contact Golden Swan Bridal at 678-435-9559.

Both located at 250 E Main St, Suite 202B in downtown Canton