Post # 1
Hostess
2999 posts
Sugar bee
I’m getting married in Cabo and I have 2 choices for hair and make up. I can either stay at the resort and use their hair and make up people $210 for me and $110 for my Maid/Matron of Honor. OR I can travel to a near by salon (5-10 minutes) by cab to a very well known bridal salon $190 for me and $90 for my Maid/Matron of Honor. I will list the pros and cons for both and you guys can help me decide!
Resort Spa:
-On location, don’t have to travel on wedding day…can just relax and get ready
– DOES NOT accept US dollars (US credit cards, but no US cash, only pesos which can not be exchanged at the resort…so dumb)
– They have so-so reviews, I have heard they are hit or miss with hair and make up…I’m not THAT picky and will come prepared with pics but I have long thick hair (getting an up do)
– higher price ($320)
-unknown on how good their english is…i can only assume it’s good??
Off location bridal salon:
– Off location, would have to take a cab there and back through Mexico on my wedding day…
– AMAZING work and reviews
– lower price ($280)
– accepts US dollars and credit cards
– speaks fluent english
– can not come to resort without paying $300 outside vendor fee
Post # 2
Hostess
2999 posts
Sugar bee
both of them require a 50% down payment to hold the date!
Post # 4
Member
128 posts
Blushing bee
I don’t think 5-10 minute cab ride is a big deal. I just recently did a hair and makeup trial I thought was going to be great and ended up being a disaster. After that experience I’d be more concerned about guaranteeing that the person will know what they are doing. Ideally getting ready on site is nicer, but I don’t think it’ll be that big a deal, you don’t want to deal with the stress of hating your look the day of.
Post # 5
Member
1938 posts
Buzzing bee
The way you’ve laid out the pros of each it seems to me like you’re leaning towards the off-site salon, so do that!
I personally would stay on-site… But for me, keeping things very low-key and stress free is a major focus. I wouldn’t want to be sitting at a salon waiting for a cab to get back to the hotel and finish getting ready… I just want to get ready in one place with my girls around me, drinking mimosas lol. I’m also not picky, so I didn’t spend too much time shopping for a traveling stylist.
Post # 6
Member
56 posts
Worker bee
If your offsite is Suzanne Morel then do it!!! I don’t think the short cab ride will be a big deal and I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about her salon.
Post # 7
Hostess
2999 posts
Sugar bee
CaboBride2015: It is Suzanne Morel!! UGH I almost had my mind made up to use the resort salon but I know Suzanne Morel does such great work!!
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