Top 10 Creative Bridesmaid Proposals

A wedding is not complete without bridesmaids. If the bride is like the diamond on the ring, bridesmaids are the gems surrounding it. Make sure to pick bridesmaids in good time prior to the wedding as they will represent your support group on the big day. Read on for our best bride advice on how and when to pick your best girls, what to be careful about, and how to make special bridesmaids proposals that will wow them.

Bridesmaid Duties

Bridesmaids are not there on your wedding day just to look pretty. They actually have a lot of bridesmaid duties to complete with you before the wedding, such as shopping for their attire, planning the bridal shower and the bachelorette party, attending pre-wedding events, making travel reservations, and buying wedding presents.

On the wedding day, a bridesmaid is expected to assist the maid of honour (if you have one – alternatively just the bride), to participate in the ceremony, and to be photo-ready. She will also provide support to the bride at any time during the planning and the big day.

How to Pick your Bridesmaids

There are no set rules when it comes to picking your bridesmaids, but you could use the following recommendations on how to choose bridesmaids:
– Consider the size of your wedding party before deciding on the number of bridesmaids.
For a large wedding you can have as many as 12 bridesmaids. Two or three bridesmaids are
sufficient for an intimate event.

– How close are you to that person?

Don’t hurry to make the proposal; give it a month to rest and if you still want that person as a bridesmaid, finally ask them.
– Include relatives
Even if you don’t know your partner’s siblings very well, you will probably become closer in the
future, so select some of your bridesmaids from your groom’s family.
– Choose responsible persons
Your bridesmaids will have to help you with your d and hold on to expensive items, so make sure
you consider them to be dependable and trust-worthy.

How Long in Advance Should you Pick

While we cannot recommend a certain time period to pick your bridesmaids, a few conditions should be met before making bridesmaid proposals:
– You know your wedding date;
– You are sure about how many bridesmaids you want;
– You know how much travel will be involved;
– At least two months have passed after your proposal.
Before making bridesmaid proposals, it is important to know how big your bridal party will be and
what kind of bridal shower and bachelorette party you want.

What Should you Do for your Proposals?

And here comes the big question: what will you do for bridesmaid proposal ideas? Of course, there is always the option of simply giving your BFF a call and asking the big question, but why not do it with style? Your future bridesmaids will cherish the gesture even more if you make the bridesmaids proposals in an original and thoughtful manner.

Here are 10 of the most interesting bridesmaid ideas we’ve found:

1. Bridesmaid T-shirts

Bridesmaid T-shirts are a good idea because you can choose a design that fits your wedding theme, you have a wide range of prices to opt from, and they can be ready in a relatively short time. Prices usually vary between $20 and $50, and you can choose your own personalisation.

2. ‘Will you be my bridesmaid?’ card

This one is a classic and it will help you reduce your wedding costs. ‘Will you be my bridesmaid?’ cards are versatile, take just a few days to prepare, and can include a favourite photo of you two. You can create and craft these cards yourself if you are not too busy with wedding planning yet. Make your cards memorable by including messages such as “It’s my turn to pop the question.”, “I’ll only be a happy bride if my best friend is by my side.” or “Welcome to my bride tribe.” These cards also go perfectly with a relevant, thoughtful gift for each bridesmaid.

3. Bridesmaid proposals puzzles

Send a puzzle to your future bridesmaid. She will have to put together the pieces to figure out the message. The image used for the puzzle can be a custom picture of you and your chosen bridesmaid, plus a personalised ‘Will you be my bridesmaid’ message. These puzzles can cost anything from a few dollars to $30 depending on their size. You can purchase large puzzle with as many as 1000 pieces, but a simple one will do the trick as you don’t want to keep them guessing for too long.

4. Personalised Bridesmaid Bracelet

A gift that is more sentimental and elegant in nature. Personalised jewellery is a simple and beautiful option for your bridesmaid proposal gift. Charm bracelets with a simple initial charm or a beautifully engraved style are some of your available bracelet options. Prices vary in terms of how custom or intricately designed you decide to go, whether you opt for expensive materials and added stones etc. It’s entirely up to you to set the budget.

5. Bridesmaid Bottle of Wine

Got a favourite tipple you like to drink together? Get a personalised bottle of wine ordered for each of your best girlfriends. You can also get personalised bottle opener to match and make a beautiful bridesmaid proposal gift set. Personalised wine bottles can cost as little or as much as you winetastes allow.

6. Personalised Tote Bag

Personalised tote bags are very popular among bridesmaids who are concerned about protecting the environment and ditching the plastic bag. They are particularly useful if you are having a dream destination wedding because the bridesmaid will be able to take them along with them on the trip. Personalise the bags with the bridesmaid’s name and a modern floral design or anything else that matches your wedding theme. A tote bag costs around $10AUD for a simple design.

7. Satin Robe

A satin robe is the kind of item everyone would like to have but somehow, they always postpone this purchase. Offer an embroidered or floral satin robe to make your BFF feel pampered. Bonus: your bridesmaids will look great in bachelorette party photos and depending on the shop where you purchase them, you can have the robes in as little as a couple of days.

8. Monogrammed Vase

Would you prefer a gift that your bridesmaid can keep and use for ages? Get chic square vases monogrammed with the bridesmaid’s initials and fill them with flowers when making the bridesmaid proposals. This gift is on the more expensive side, coming at an average price of approximately $30 each.

9. Spa Treatment

Call your girls to a spa treatment to offer them some pampering before the wedding day. After they are having the manicure, massage, or any other treatment they enjoy, invite them to a cup of coffee and pop the big question. This idea is easy to put into practice if you are in a hurry but will cost you a fair bit more than ‘Will you be my bridesmaid?’ cards.

10. Box of Chocolates

When in doubt, pick something sweet. A personalised box of handmade chocolates is a popular option. This is one of the easiest bridesmaid proposal ideas as it comes with different price ranges for any budget and is very easy to source, either online or from a local shop. So, how do you pick from so many bridesmaid proposal ideas? The budget and the amount of time you have available matter significantly, but the proposal should also fit your wedding theme. Moreover, the proposal needs to be personal to your bridesmaids and show them you have been inspired by their personality. Realistically there is no right or wrong way to ask your chosen few to be your bridesmaids. Our parting thoughts – keep it simple, but make it personal.

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