Wedding Party "proposals": Necessary or Extra?

I've gotten my girls a gift bag with Lady personals, candle, a card with handwritten sentiment telling each what they mean to me.

They aren't necessary but calling a fun gift a bribe is a reach to me lol. (i know you didn't say that I just read comments a second ago)

Personally, I didn't ask anyone that I hadn't talked to about being in my wedding at some point in the past so it wasn't the kind of thing they'd feel pressure to do if they hadn't planned on it.

My bridesmaid are my 2 sisters, childhood best friend, cousin, and new best friend I met 3 years ago who immediately knew after my DH proposed that they'd be doing this and were excited. The cute water bottles with their names, etc were just fun

I'm surprising them with floral robes, cute cold cups, (I gave them gym water bottles last time) bath and body works perfumes, candles, etc in baskets on my wedding day to show them how much I appreciate their help as well.. I still stand by none of this being necessary BUT think it makes your friends and family feel loved and appreciated. nothing wrong with that.

I love them. They for sure aren't necessary but feel super festive & are sweet to give them extra gifts. We asked privately in text or on the phone prior to sending proposals though.

I would categorize it as "extra" but think its nice to have. I wouldn't mind getting a bottle of wine for my proposal

View Quoted Comment Great point, if you have the budget for it then why not do it?

View Quoted Comment I agree with you.

View Quoted Comment That sounds awesome! What did your fiance do for the guys?

View Quoted Comment Are you and your husband getting anything for the guys?

View Quoted Comment What were you wedding party "proposals"?

View Quoted Comment 😂 I agree, when my bestie gets married I'll request that.

View Quoted Comment I get in the way what the mean by bribe. I think before giving the gift making sure you know that they want to be in the wedding. If they can’t due to budget or other reasons I think saying no when a gift is involved would be harder.

View Quoted Comment Yes but I can’t demember everything he picked out lol

I'd typically go towards extra but have no room to talk. With one BM nd my MoH in a different state, I sent them these and a card starting with how we met and ending with "when the time comes, would you please stand by my side as my MoH/BM?" Wanted to do more than just a text and this was a bit more.

I think they’re super cute, but not necessary! I haven’t asked anyone yet but I did buy some cute cards, bridesmaids coozies, and some cute mason jarish water bottles from target. I figured something simple and not too expensive was the way to go!

We did it with bottles of alcohol and wine (we live in WI)! It was a lot of fun but not necessary for some!

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These are so pretty Jessie😍 Such a thoughtful gesture! I'm sure they loved them😃

I did ask and gave a small gift. I won't be giving them gifts til the day of the wedding. I just don't see going all out. My bridal party already knew who they were when I got engaged.

I think these are awesome. I would also have liked to receive something like this as a member of a wedding party because it is thoughtful and makes me feel special. We didn't do anything like this- just a casual asking- but I wish we would have done it differently. We will be buying each member of the wedding party something really nice as a thank you.

Not necessary. I did small ones in bridal bags I got on amazon for my girls (flash tattoos, candy, card, and bracelet) nothing to expensive. I will be giving them personalized gifts after the wedding.

I love your idea I wish I would have thought about it earlier mine was sort of a last minute idea.

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Wow these are beautiful, can I ask where you purchased these. I would love to give these as a after wedding gift to my girls.