Hey Stack, or anyone else in Glasgow... - Wedding Forum

visiting bride · #1 (**permalink**) 06-02-2002, 06:54 PM

Where can I find someone to do hair and make-up for a reasonable price??

I am ranting here... I get the feeling that people(vendors) think that because I am from the states and am getting married in Scotland I am made of money! I was quoted abot £800 to do the make-up and hair for 3 people. with the exchange rate thats well over $1000 !
not only that but for a fruitcake for 100 people I was quoted £650 to start. thats $10 per serving! So where have I gone wrong???
sorry i am just feeling as though I am being hit with the "stupid american we can charge her more" on top of the "oh so it's for a wedding...£££" thing. and it is starting to get to me.

ok rant over.
any advice???

Lynne · #2 (**permalink**) 07-02-2002, 05:31 AM

I must seem really thick seeing as i come from Scotland anyway...... but where is Arrochar? I am in Dundee, on the east coast. Dont know if i can help any but i will give it a go

Lynne

stack · #3 (**permalink**) 07-02-2002, 09:04 AM

arrochar is lovely my dad and i used to go fishing there when i was wee.

its not far from helinsburgh (sp?)

are you thinking about a department store or an actual beauty salon.

do you want them all in the same place ie hair and make up or would you want a hair dressers near the make up counter.

any particular brand of make up.

Lynne · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2002, 10:09 AM

Ah ok, now i know.....
err well prolly a wee bit far for me to give any advice

visiting bride · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2002, 01:26 PM

well no to be picky i want them to come to me and I would like the same person to do hair & make-up. Do you think I might fine someone? The brand of make-up doesn't matter to me too much i would make them use mostly my own (bossy I know) any ideas where to look?

all suggestions greatfully taken...

stack · #6 (**permalink**) 07-02-2002, 03:35 PM

im sure i can find someone whats your budget etc how many people for both and how many for just ahir or make up.

is it arrochar you want them to go to?

whats the date again. what time would you like them to be there

also do you want a trial??

im sure i can find a good company to do this for you.

visiting bride · #7 (**permalink**) 07-02-2002, 04:50 PM

Sace you are the best here are the details
3or 4 for both hair & makeup
in Arrochar or possible at the cameron house hoet on Loch Lomand
wedding is at 4pm so maybe by noon? how early do you start this stuff?
yes I would like e trial and I will be over in March & could meet then.
You have made my day!!!

stack · #8 (**permalink**) 08-02-2002, 07:46 AM

hi there i will do my best possible do you have a budget for the make-up and hair?

i will reply on monday or early next week as i will have to phone around.

its no problem have to help a bride to be in need.

visiting bride · #9 (**permalink**) 08-02-2002, 04:17 PM

well I had a budget before i got a few quotes...I would like to keep it under 250£ for the lot but am now unsure if this is reasonable.

Quote:

I was quoted abot £800 to do the make-up and hair for 3 people. with the exchange rate thats well over $1000 !

so any information you can find would be greatfully appreciated!

BTW are you feeling any better?
and did you hear anything about the job?

stack · #10 (**permalink**) 08-02-2002, 05:13 PM

feeling better thanks, not heard anything yet.

i will do my best to keep within the budget i dont think this
is unreasonable i think 800 is