Receiving a marriage proposal from the love of your life is very special and will be one of the happiest days of your life. Once this step is taken, the big wedding planning begins. It is common in America, among other places, for the future bride to prepare personal bridesmaid gifts for her closest confidantes to invite them to be her bridesmaids.
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WHAT IS A BRIDESMAID PROPOSAL?
A bridesmaid proposal is a special and meaningful way to ask your closest friends to be an important part of your wedding.
There are many ways to ask your loved ones to join your wedding party, such as giving them a personal gift, presenting an elegant card, or even planning a fun activity together. You could show your best friends how much they mean to you by giving them a heartfelt gift while also sending them an official invitation to participate in your wedding celebration.
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The perfect time for the ultimate bridesmaid proposal is right after the official engagement. Ideally, a wedding date has already been set. You should give your best girls enough time to coordinate their own schedules. About 6-9 months before the wedding is ideal.
You can also give your bridesmaids a beautiful bridesmaid bouquet and a matching boutonniere on the wedding day to give them the ultimate bridal accessory. With roses from Infinity Flowerbox, everyone will have a reminder of the wonderful time and your friendship for years to come after your wedding.
HOW MANY BRIDESMAIDS SHOULD YOU HAVE?
When deciding how many bridesmaids you should have, there is no such thing as "too many" or "too few." It is important and good to know that there is no perfect number. You can choose as many bridesmaids as you want. However, there are a few things to keep in mind that can help you decide.
Most bridal couples try to have a symmetrical wedding party, meaning that the bride and groom have the same number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, especially for the processional. If your groom has five groomsmen, you have five bridesmaids. This way you can easily narrow down the wedding party.
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However, if you have a different number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, that's okay too. You just need to figure out how the bridal party can best come together during the processional.
Another way to determine the number of bridesmaids is to look at the wedding budget and decide which costs you want your bridesmaids to cover. It is common for the bridesmaids to pay for their dress, shoes, and alterations. Depending on your budget, you can decide whether the bridesmaids should do their own hair and makeup, or whether you would prefer to have it done professionally; at your expense or at their expense.
Last but not least, you should also choose reliable bridesmaids who are willing to be there for the wedding and all other events.
When choosing bridesmaids, the bride usually chooses her sister(s), cousins, best friends, or roommates. If you consider all of these factors, you can choose the perfect number of bridesmaids for the ultimate bridal party.
HOW TO PUT TOGETHER THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE BRIDESMAIDS
Below you will learn how to put together the perfect gift or experience for your favorite girls' bridesmaid proposal.
A PERSONALIZED GIFT BOX FOR THE BRIDESMAID PROPOSAL
If you want to give the ultimate gift box for the bridesmaid proposal, this guide will help you. First, plan small thank you gifts for your bridesmaids according to your budget.
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First, choose the perfect box, basket, or container for the gift to your friends. We recommend choosing a large rectangular or square gift box in a feminine, light pink or the theme color of your wedding. Next, fill the box with soft, white tissue paper on which all your precious items can rest.
First, put in a wedding invitation, a "save-the-date", or a handwritten card with the wedding dates. You can also put a card in here with the question "Will you be my bridesmaid?".
Another option is to write this question on the top of the box or the inside of the lid. You can have beautiful stickers printed with the question, or write the question yourself in a beautiful font.
Once you've taken care of the wedding details and the special bridesmaid proposal, you can start putting in all the pretty keepsakes for your future bridesmaids. Add a scented candle, a meaningful bridesmaid necklace that she might wear on your wedding day, and one of our Infinity Single Rose Boxes with a unique Infinity Rose set in a beautiful box.
For a spa-inspired bridesmaid proposal, fill the gift box with beauty items that will pamper your bridesmaids. Line the gift box with a soft bathrobe so they can snuggle up in it on the morning of the wedding celebration. A sleep mask, e.g. made of silk, with a lettering like "Bridesmaid" on the front would also be a good fit. Add a few moisturizing face masks, peels and creams. No matter which items you choose, your bridesmaids will be very happy about this attention and use it to prepare for your big day.
FLOWERS WITH A CARD
A simpler, yet elegant way to propose to your friends to be your bridesmaids is to send them a beautiful bouquet of flowers along with a card asking them if they would like to be your bridesmaids.
This option is particularly suitable if your chosen friends live far away and you want to give them a main gift.
At Infinity Flowerbox you will find beautiful rose arrangements that will still look great years after your wedding. You can choose from a variety of box sizes and rose colors. You can add a personal inscription to the Flowerboxes from size Medium and add a card that says "Will you be my bridesmaid?".
Your bridesmaids will be thrilled and appreciate this heartfelt gesture.
AN ACTIVITY AS A BRIDESMAID PROPOSAL
If you don't want to put together individual gifts for your closest friends, then another wonderful idea is to plan a special activity together or a short trip. Have fun and be creative with this idea. Plan an unforgettable surprise at the end of your activity, in which you ask those present the big question: "Will you be my bridesmaid?".
For adventurous groups, a private escape room experience is a good idea. It helps to bond and strengthens your collaboration as a team. Maybe you can find an escape room with a love or wedding theme.
Once you've mastered the escape room, hang a large banner on the wall with the big question for the bridesmaid proposal written on it. They will be surprised and full of anticipation to celebrate your big day together.
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A relaxed option would be to plan a short trip. Invite your girls to relax away from everyday life. Get refreshing, sparkling drinks and matching manicures. Find a special place and a quiet, intimate moment where you ask them if they would like to be your bridesmaids.
CONCLUSION
There is a lot to consider when choosing your bridesmaids. This guide will help you plan your bridesmaid proposals. Show them how important they are to you by giving them a special feeling. Share your gratitude and appreciation for their participation and support on your special day, so it will be unforgettable for everyone.
Rosy greetings 🌹