Attending clients weddings?

[Jigglyb4ll]

I get a lot of brides who invite me to their evening do and I always feel like I should say no as I don't want to intrude on their day.

What is the etiquette? Should we go? How do you answer?

It's sooo lovely to get asked and always makes me really happy but I just never know what to do?? X

 

[ballyboo]

I get a lot of invites too and I always go for an hour to show my face

 

[Jigglyb4ll]

Really? Maybe I should then.
Do you take a present? (Or just hand out a load of business cards? Lol lol) xx

 

[topbird23]

I get asked to attend the evening doo, and usually go for an hour as i see it as potential clients might be there. I always take a card ;-) and always drive so no chance of being tempted with having a drink

 

[Mobile Manicure]

Don't you need to take a present when you attend a wedding? Even for just the evening do? If so, it could become a very expensive habit. I don't know what the etiquette is to be honest, I've never been to one where I only attend the evening do.

Anyway, I wouldn't go but that's just me. I hate the idea of a room full of people who mostly all know each other, partying away and then me just on my lonesome. I'm not confident enough to start chatting to strangers.

 

[KirstieLou]

I'd go and give a card as a voucher for a post wedding treatment!xx

 

[Jigglyb4ll]

:irked:
It's so hard. I'd hate not knowing anyone but like its been said its a potential network opportunity. And I'd feel I need to take a present, which even a gift voucher will start adding up. Maybe I'll keep making my excuses for now

 

[topbird23]

I don't take any vouchers or freebee's, I just take a card for the bride and groome. By showing my face, potentials can get a look at me and it add's to a recommendation from that bride ( name to a face). It works for me and I always take a couple of business cards with me. X

 

[makeuppro]

Yes, I agree, I always wonder whether my wedding make up clients are inviting me out of politeness and whether I should go. I do go to some of the weddings, and tend to give a voucher for a free make up session or lesson as a gift, as buying gifts can get expensive if one goes to lots of weddings!
I think if one used ones gut feeling as to whether the client really wants you to go, that's a good guide.
Another idea is to offer to do the ''later on make up touch up'' for free, as a wedding gift.

 

[Jigglyb4ll]

Yes, I agree, I always wonder whether my wedding make up clients are inviting me out of politeness and whether I should go. I do go to some of the weddings, and tend to give a voucher for a free make up session or lesson as a gift, as buying gifts can get expensive if one goes to lots of weddings!
I think if one used ones gut feeling as to whether the client really wants you to go, that's a good guide.
Another idea is to offer to do the ''later on make up touch up'' for free, as a wedding gift.

That sounds lovely but I don't do make up :/ lol
I do the nails, tans and lashes xx