Junior Bridesmaids

My 7 year old niece is going to be my junior bridesmaid, and to ask her, i found a little treasure box (or any cute small decorative box will do) from Hobby Lobby, and filled it with different age-appropriate goodies. Attached to the box, I put a wooden tag that said "junior bridesmaid" and then put a piece of decorative scrapbook paper inside that asked her if she would be my junior bridesmaid. Before she got the box, i gave her a letter that explained how much I loved her and wanted her to be a part of my big day. Hope this helps!

I'm doing something similar to what Breanna is doing for my regular brides maids. I think it's a fun idea! I'm adding little personalized things. Like something they like. My one likes cats so I got her a cat necklace. Then I'm having a bridesmaid "proposal" card that goes along with my wedding theme.

I wouldn't worry about "asking too early" I plan on asking mine in December. I'm not getting married until fall 2018. Ask when you feel is the perfect time! ^_^

It's wayyy too early to be asking bridesmaids (even jr. bridesmaids). You should be asking around March at the earliest.

Early yes.....BUT I want to be able to ask her in person. Sadly, because she lives so far from me we only get to hang out together once a year. The next time I see her in person will most likely be the week of the actual wedding. Thus why I want to do it now.

If you want to ask her in person, then ask her in person. Elaborate bridesmaid "proposals" are unnecessary and indeed counterproductive. She then feels obligated to say yes, even if she'd prefer not to--which can cause lots of drama down the line.

There are lots of cute bridesmaid proposal ideas on pinterest and etsy and I think an 11 year old would appreciate the extra effort. I did a balloon pop proposal to ask my nieces (6, 9 and 14) to be in my wedding and they all loved it. Or you can give a little piece of jewelry with the question written on the box or on a card.

And I don't think you have to worry about being on the early side or your niece feeling obligated to say yes if you do something special. Just maybe run it by her parents first to make sure they're okay with it.

I asked my daughter to be my jr. bridesmaid and walk me down the aisle with the balloon idea Juliet posted. She was so excited and loved that she got to pop the balloon and make confetti go everywhere. She loved it so much I had to make 4 more for her and my nephew to pop.

ETA: I bought all the supplies to make it at the dollar store.

Have you spoken to her mom first? Ask the mom what she is comfortable spending on dress, mention any transportation issues?

I asked my nieces just by asking.. Haha we were talking about the wedding and two of their sisters are going to be flower girls. They didn't care it wasn't a little proposal. They're excited to find a cute dress.

Don't worry, FH and I asked our wedding party in September of this year.

We made little boxes for each person. For my two jr bridesmaids I put in sparkling cider, chocolate, a ring pop, bathbomb, lip gloss, and nail polish.

I talked to my siblings first to see if it was okay with them since they'd be footing the cost. Then I just asked them. My 8 year old niece was overjoyed.

I asked my bridal party a year out also. Check with the mom/dad first just to make sure they are ok with it then ask her in a cute way. My niece is 13 and my jr bridesmaid. I got her nail polish and a bath bomb and asked her she was so excited.

Ask her parents first. She may not really understand what a junior bridesmaid is, so perhaps just take her out to lunch and see if she is interested.