Maid of Honor issues...?

you cant force her... but you also dont have to have her as your maid of honor. She can decide whats more important... the nails or being your maid of honor.

I for one hate fake nails and dresses and fancy hair and crap (Im somewhat ot a tomboy) and while I will wear a dress and have my hair done for a wedding I wouldnt wear nails even if it meant not being in the wedding but thats just me.

BRIDEZILLA ALERT!!!, If someone told me I HAD to get fake nails, I would tell them sorry, I'm not being in the wedding. 1) they are gross, and they really screw up your nails, 2) i know too many people who have gotten nail infections (from reputable places) because their nail wasn't able to "breathe" 3) they hurt badly when you get them taken off 4) they are hard to get used to if you have short nails normally and 5) some people can't wear fake nails to work, (I can't I work in a hospital with very small babies, we aren't even allowed to wear nail polish).

Trust me NO ONE is going to notice their nails, or their shoes, or anything else, except you. Trust me, NO ONE else cares. THe only thing I have remembered from any wedding i have been at is the food, not if the bridesmaids had matching hairdos or fake nails.

What's up with "cookie cutter"bridesmaids anyway. I would rather have my girs be comfortable and look their best (i.e their own hairstyles etc)

I can understand the hair thing - but nails? Are you planning on having close ups of their nails? Why can't she just have a manicure - without the fake nails? I am sure that would look just as nice and she won't have to worry about it ruining her nails!

Personally I don't care about nails that much - none of my photos are going to show close ups of my bridesmaids hands so I don't see the point - unless they want to!

Talk about the nitty-gritty details. It is your day but remember that you're asking her to do something SHE'S going to have to live with for longer than just one day. I'd say you should let this one go.

If you feel the need to micro-manage this unnecessary detail that doesn't affect the overall wedding at all, why not try to compromise? Can she grow her nails out? Just do the tips? Or do silk nails, which don't ruin the nails AS MUCH?

I know this is a rather rude answer, but come on! You're bridesmaids nails?!

I don't blame her for not wanting artificial nails....Here's why...

Acrylic nails also have some cons which you have to be very aware of. Firstly we should understand that acrylic nails are an additional piece of plastic above the nail thus will never look 100% real because of the additional height it adds to the nail. With proper manicuring and grinding, the effect can be minimalized to quite effectively.

Additionally, acrylic nails are definitely stronger than natural nails however because they are bonded to the natural nail, if the acrylic layer is t ripped from bottom to top, it is very likely that your natural nail will also follow suit, which is needless to say, very painful. Acrylic nails only add strength to the forward and back motions such as typing or pushing buttons. The acrylic nails will also not crack or chip as easily as normal nails.

Lastly, the bonding agent used to stick acrylic nails to the natural nail is quite toxic and can sometimes damage the nails. It’s a little known fact that these bonding agents are often worst for the nails than normal nail polish. Thus is it my recommendation that if it is the health of your natural nails that you are interested in then you should consider using nail polish instead and spend a bit more time on upkeep instead of relying on acrylic nails.

I'd opt out as well. Don't worry about it. Nobody will be looking at her nails!

I'm sorry but you are stressing far too much on ridiculously minor things.As for the fake nails, I am with the maid of honor. About 50% of population has mild to severe reactions frm the glue on fake nails or the gel solutions on tips or gel overlays. I am one of those people and, believe me, if she says her real nails will get wrecked, she's very correct and it could take a prescription and months of care to get her nails healthy. No one will notice her nails and a good MANICURE makes even chewed-up fingers look neat and clean.Don't be a bridezilla over such a teeny thing. Save your cash and just pay for a regular manicure for her. I don't know your own preferences but I am hoping that you aren't planning on those dracula-length nails for yourself. 1. Men hate them so your groom won't be happy. 2. They look ridiculous, especially on brides wearing "innocently-beautiful white". Yes, this is your day so concentrate on yourself. Be happy and let the girls' nails go natural.

Get her to grow her own nails out as have them painted the same as ur other bridemaids. I've had my own nail done like this and it looks just as good as the fake nails. And it does TOTALLY ruin real nails..... don't be a control freak and give a little respect to her too. You can MAKE anyone do something they don't want. Are you willing to loose a friend over fake nails?

don't be a bridezilla, most people will not notice her nails, pay for a manicure, amybe a few, in the weeks before the wedding. you need to respect her feelings about her nails. fake nails do ruin your nails and if your not used to them can be unconfortable. maybe get some lee press on nails ( the ones that fall off easy) and have her put them on right before the pics. that way she can pop them off afterwards and you still get the nails you want in your pics

I don't think you're going to like my answer, but . . . I agree with your maid of honor. No one is going to see her fingernails--they will be looking at you. I am a licensed cosmetologist and I recommend that people DON'T have fake nails put on because they ruin your nail bed and some people get fungus and their natural nails fall off. I would personally be angry with someone that forced me to potentially harm my nails. If I were you, I would just offer to pay for a manicure. That way you know that her nails are going to look presentable.

You are being a Bridezilla. Putting on fake nails WILL ruin her real ones. Depending on her body it may take several months to recover from the damage and have good looking nails again. Besides, once the real ones are manicured and painted they look just as nice.

I realize this is your day but that doesn't give you the right to force people into anything that will cause them long-term effects. It's her body and her choices. You can't force her into fake nails anymore than you can dictate that everybody dye their hair a certain color.

These are real people.....not "Dress Me Up Barbie" props.