Hair and makeup
Who pays: It depends

This depends on how important glam is to the bride. If she is requiring everyone to have their hair and makeup done for the big event then it becomes her responsibility to pay for it. If the bride doesn't care one way or the other and is giving 'maids the option to have hair and make-up done, then the cost will likely fall to the bridesmaid.

Some brides also give hair styling on the day of the wedding as a gift, and then have makeup artists there as an option (or vice versa) if the girls choose they want to pay for that service on their own. There's no right or wrong way to do it, but the bottom line is, if a bride is requiring her bridal party to be fully glammed up, then she should foot the bill.

Hotel and flight arrangements
Who pays: Bridesmaids
Yup, this one's on the 'maids. It's your responsibility to get yourself to the wedding and book a place to stay. The bride has enough financially to worry about so don't expect her to cover your travel arrangements.

Style Me Pretty Contributor – Sarah Title is a travel & wedding writer and editor living in Washington D.C. She also works part-time at a bridal salon in Georgetown helping women find the perfect dress. When she isn't working, you can find her at the closest oyster bar enjoying a glass of rose or catching up on the latest celebrity gossip.