Bridesmaid Proposals

I’m not getting married until January 2021 and have only been engaged a few weeks. I already gave my bridesmaid their boxes because I couldn’t wait also that way they have the time to create a budget for themselves for the big day.

I would wait until 10-12 months before the wedding to finalize your bridal party. It's unfortunate, but relationships change. You can find tons of posts here on WW where brides have asked their bridesmaids way too early and gotten themselves stuck. You should ask them individually. Asking in a group setting puts unnecessary pressure on them to say yes.

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See, that was my exact thoughts!

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My bridesmaids have all been friends for years. They're the most genuine group of girls I know. I have no doubts that we will be friends for many more years to come.

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It's entirely up to you, but you asked for input. No one asks someone to be in their bridal party because they think the friendship is going to go bad, but it happens.

I am getting married on July 10,2021 and have been engaged since June 8,2018, I am now in the process of getting gifts but still havent locked in who I want because friendships change. My cousins are on and off. I am waiting till May to make my final decision gives them 14 months to save.

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I completely agree!

Typically people say to ask 8-12 months out because friendships can change, drama can happen, budgets can change, etc. I had no self control and asked 19 months out. I had 9 bridesmaids (my husband's 4 sisters and my 5 best friends). In 19 months, we had no drama or friendship changes (and haven't in the 6 months following the wedding). So I may be lucky, but I asked ASAP! I also wanted to give them plenty of notice.

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Honestly, that's my thing. I want to give them plenty of notice!

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I sent my formal proposal boxes once we had our venue booked. So the girls had a date & location to plan on. I also had picked out their dresses so they had that too.