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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Wedding Party Proposals: Overrated or Underrated?

Lynnie, on June 18, 2019 at 11:27 AM

Posted in Parties and Events 146

Has asking your friends and family to be in the wedding party become too much of a production? Or are you all-in on the elaborate asking? Are wedding party proposals overrated or underrated? Pinterest Next Question: Engagement Pictures? Back to the Beginning: Overrated or Underrated? ...

Has asking your friends and family to be in the wedding party become too much of a production? Or are you all-in on the elaborate asking?

Are wedding party proposals overrated or underrated?


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146 Comments

  • Emily
    Savvy September 2019
    Emily ·
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    Underrated! My best friend is my maid of honor and I had so much fun surprising her with a proposal box and she loved all the personal items I picked out! I can see how this would be overrated for people with large bridal parties or people that they aren’t as close with.
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  • CDickman
    VIP September 2019
    CDickman ·
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    I think they ate nice. But to many people feel they need to do them and spend 50
    ot more bucks per person. Not everyone has that money,
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  • Arianna
    Dedicated September 2019
    Arianna ·
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    Overrated. I did not propose to my bridal party, but everyone just felt honored to be included.

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  • Sara
    Dedicated October 2020
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    I think it is a cute idea to do that as an invite but I would only send it to those that already know its coming. More like just a BM gift in general

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  • Kristal
    Expert February 2020
    Kristal ·
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    Overrate. most of my bridesmaids are out of town so this wasnt practical. They have gifts but I will give them day of so they can wear them.

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  • Katelyn
    Expert October 2020
    Katelyn ·
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    Overrated and way to expensive. I literally either called or messaged the people I wanted in my wedding party.
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  • Brittanie
    Dedicated June 2020
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    Overrated, but I did it anyway lol

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  • Annette
    Dedicated October 2019
    Annette ·
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    Overrated but I did it anyway
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  • Brianna
    Devoted April 2025
    Brianna ·
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    I honestly don't care about them. Too expensive
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  • Chelsie
    Devoted May 2020
    Chelsie ·
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    I like this. I asked each one of my 6 bridesmaids in a special way.

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  • Cait
    Savvy October 2020
    Cait ·
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    I did one. I made personalized cards for each of my bridesmaids with a cute little personal note. I included a wonderful smelling bath bomb from Whole Foods, lipstick primer and one of my favorite lip shades. Plus the box could be reusable! (We all have similar skin tones so I thought the lipstick color I selected was a safe bet!). I never received a gift for being a bridesmaid and I always thought it was a nice gesture!

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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
    Clíodhna ·
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    This is a really cute idea Smiley laugh

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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    This is such a thoughtful gift box Cait! I bet your girls loved them!

    Did you make the entire thing yourself?

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  • Cait
    Savvy October 2020
    Cait ·
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    Thank you Sinéad!

    I put everything together myself but purchased almost each thing from a different store. Lip stick from ulta, bath bomb from Whole Foods, box from Tuesday Morning. I just used a shredder to get the filling a color I wanted. I googled floral frames in each of their favorite colors for the cards and added their name to the middle 😁.
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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    You put so much effort into each! You are so thoughtful! I bet your girls loved them!!

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  • Jillian
    Savvy April 2020
    Jillian ·
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    Overrated. I did it and I do not regret it. But weddings are expensive AF. This is the new norm, and even when you try to do it on a budget, it is not cheap.

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  • Jessica
    Expert February 2020
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    Overrated only because people are getting crazy with the stuff. I did put something together for my ladies but I only spent $25 on four people.

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  • Michelle
    Super August 2019
    Michelle ·
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    Overrated. My sister was obvious and my best friend was my MOH and I simply asked the other 2 while we were out with friends. I think going crazy over it is a waste of time and money. Don't get me wrong, I love my girls and did a lot for them throughout the process but I didn't feel the need to buy them things so they would be in my wedding.
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  • Ashley
    Super November 2020
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    Extravagant ones are overrated. I just got my girls fuzzy socks in their favorite color that said "Bridesmaid" of "Matron of Honor" on the foot.

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  • Tara
    VIP November 2016
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    I think wedding party proposals are so underrated! They're such a cute way to ask important people to share your special day with you. And they're so appreciated!!

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