Wedding Party Proposals: Overrated or Underrated?

I really don’t have an opinion regarding this but find the comments interesting. A lot of people see it as an unnecessary cost. There are a lot of wedding things that can be considered an unnecessary cost so it’s a personal choice hahaha.

Eh, overrated to go all out with a bunch of useless "bridesmaid" swag, but I think it's nice to at least do something

Less is more. I called my sister and brother to ask them if they'd like to stand on my side.

Overrated. I asked my bridesmaids with a cheap pair of earrings and a note!

I would probably say overrated! If I had a ton of extra money I might've done something small, but honestly I feel that it puts pressure on the girls to say yes! I would much rather use the money to buy them all gifts that they will love (personalized!).

I loved the idea of a bridesmaid box before looking at the price!! So instead I ordered cute, inexpensive bracelets from Etsy that came with a little card that said "I cannot tie the knot without you!" and then I made little cards with a personal note asking each friend to be my bridesmaid or maid of honor. We all live pretty far away from each other so for me, it was fun to send them a small surprise in the mail (:

I think they're super cute, and don't have to be very elaborate or expensive. I found cute items on davidsbridal.com pretty inexpensive. You could do something small, or compile multiple items into a "goody bag" like I did.

I think they are overrated, but I still did it anyway. Just a simple mug and a hair tie that says "team bride." I wanted my girls to have something, and that's what I chose.

I love them! Since asking your bridal party is (usually) one of the first steps in planning, I think the proposal is such a celebratory way to kick off your entire wedding season. I also think it is the coolest feeling to watch them open a gift that is special and thought out, and seeing their excitement from opening them and accepting is a memory you won’t forget. I definitely wouldn’t go broke buying these, but it’s a sweet way to to ask your group be a part of something that is going to require them to put in all the work that a wedding requires!

Overrated, I love my friends and family but I didn't do that, they were just happy to be picked, although in my case they knew they were in the wedding since before my fiance and I met. It also makes it harder for them to turn down when you make a big show of asking.

I think something big and expensive is overrated. But I think doing something special to ask them is totally important! You are asking these people to take time out of their lives and spend a very important day with you, and possibly spend money in travel, attire, gifts, etc. I think you should take the time to ask them in a special way.

I personally think they're adorable but I believe they are overrated without question!

Overrated!

Overrated. I simply asked my friends and family.

I think this is necessary. I was thrown into someone's wedding party and did not know it until I seen an "announcement" on Facebook. I didn't mind being in the wedding, but being asked would've been nice, and receiving a gift is even better. I think it makes the wedding party feel special more so than obligated if you ask me.

I definitely think this is overrated. Weddings are expensive as-is and this is an additional cost that could add up. I could see it if the gifts you give them “count” as the bridal party gifts that you would usually give at the end, but honestly, I feel like this is making a bigger production out of something that can be a simple question, especially if they say no.

Its nice. I'd say underrated.

I would had loved to been able to ask my wedding party with gifts but couldn't afford them ,but I'm go with underrated

If it’s something simple like a mug or picture frame, no. Otherwise I think their overrated, and only done to have something to show on social media.

Overrated and expensive.