Bridesmaids how-to

If it works within your budget that would be nice. I am getting my bridesmaids reusable Starbucks cups off etsy with their names on them and asking with those.

View Quoted Comment That’s a really nice and thoughtful gift!
I never planned to get married so I have nothing thought or planned! Thank you for sharing!

I think it’s perfect no matter what! Gifts aren’t necessary- it’s just something additional.. anything is appreciated

I made little boxes with small items like lip balm, nail polish, fuzzy socks and a silk robe to wear when we are getting ready.
Nothing too fancy.

I’m sure the note is enough for your friends. I wouldn’t bother buying them any trinkets To go with it. Save that for a gift to give them on wedding day.

My friend lives in another city & just asked me through a text message. I was still excited & didn't mind at all that she didn't do something more dramatic.

I think a hand-written note is very meaningful. I did hand-written letters and a framed picture of the two of us for each of my bridesmaids. Most of them cried and it was a really special moment. Simple, sweet, and sentimental

Ultimately depends on you as a person and your personality. I did proposal boxes but that's because I am horribly extra hahaha. Most times that I've been a bridesmaid I got nothing and someone just asked me what I be your bridesmaid hahaha. Something cute that I saw which might fit in a little bit with what you were thinking is to take your potential Bridal party out to Starbucks and then buy them all coffee and have the Barista right on their cup would you be my maid of honour or would you be my bridesmaid. I thought that was really cute but also you could still do the copy with a handwritten note or something.

View Quoted Comment I love this idea!! Thank you!

The note is sweet ! You don’t have to add extras unless you want. If you did add extras, I would make it some item you personally like.
I asked mine with cookie delivery and a note that said something like “it would be sweet with you by my side” or something

View Quoted Comment This would be perfect! I do love baking!! Thank you!

Gifts aren't necessary at all, because you are going to give them gifts at rehearsal dinner anyway. I asked mine around Easter. So I bought Easter theme jars, and Easter eggs. I wrote "will you be my bridesmaid?" with the wedding date on a slip of paper. Put the slip in the egg and put the egg in the jar. I was going to fill the jars with candies but afraid the heat will melt them in the mail.

I don't think gifts are necessary. I went to Etsy and purchased some personalized cards asking each of my girls to be in the wedding. I wrote a note to each of them and gave it to them when we had plans together, such as grabbing dinner.

I personally think the whole "bridesmaid proposal" has gotten way out of control, especially if you have a lot of bridesmaids-it can get EXPENSIVE. I called my girls on the phone and they said yes. Mine are in 3 different countries so it was easier and didn't cost me a fortune to do so.

I think taking them out and telling them would be nicer than anything else. All of these gift kits and things are so kitschy and put unnecessary pressure. Like, anyone will be touched enough with you asking, you don’t need to buy some random lipstick/face mask. That adds zero value.

View Quoted Comment That’s so comical how you assume that she’s doing a rehearsal dinner with gifts to the bridesmaids there... lol.

View Quoted Comment Well rehearsal dinner is usually the time you give your wedding party gifts to thank them for being a part of your wedding, of course unless you are buying them bridesmaid dresses or paying to get their hair and makeup done professionally

I asked 2 of mine in person (3rd is a bit too far away so hers was on the phone) but I didn't give gifts; they will each get a jewelry set and brooch pin at the wedding. I don't feel like I need to give them more than that gift-wise.

I went overboard and did the Huge hand painted, some items the same, but most specifically for each of my 4 girls. As well as the “Harry Potter” “Hogwarts House” they were in.
Each had the same: makeup brushes, face masks, notebook w/initial, pen, chocolate, “Harry Potter” mystery wand/keychain, scarf.
Different: Makeup, wine, wine glass, “House Crest” keychain/magnet, book, cookie, candy, robe, stuffed animal, eye mask, neck pillow, and a few little notebooks.
The picture is for my Maid of Honor, her box is a bit larger:

View Quoted Comment Wow! I want to be one of your bridesmaids! I don't think mine will be as lucky. I’ll be baking them their favorite cookie and giving them a handwritten note, maybe with a Starbucks cup asking them to be my bridesmaid. Yours were so lucky to have you! I will never show mine this picture because they will feel they were cheated by my ask!