DEAR ABBY: I'm being married soon, and one of my good friends suggested that a friend of hers do my makeup for the wedding. Her friend volunteered to help, and it's a wonderful gesture.
If I have her do my makeup, should I invite her to the wedding? Or should I thank her and give her a nice gift? I need advice, Abby. -- CONFUSED IN KENTUCKY
DEAR CONFUSED: Before making any commitment, have the friend do a "practice makeup" on you. It would be a disaster, if, just before the ceremony, you realized her artistry wasn't up to your standards. That said, if you take her up on her generous offer, why not do all three -- thank her, invite her, and mark the occasion with a token gift.