Your wedding is the biggest day of your life and you need your best friends with you to help keep you happy, sane and carefree. They’ll be your support group and survival guide throughout your wedding planning and right through to the big day. Whether you’re thinking of asking your sister, brother (?), besties or cousins to join your bride tribe, we’ve got the perfect bridesmaid proposal ideas to help you ask ‘Will you be my…’ to those you love the most.
Organising the hen party typically falls to the maid of honour, but important bridesmaid duties also include dress shopping, decoration-making and helping to keep the bride cool, calm and collected on the big day.
So, if you haven’t yet asked your nearest and dearest to stand by your side, here are a few of our favourite creative ways to ask them to help you tie the knot!
Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas With Objects
These bridesmaid proposal ideas involve organising a small trinket, consumable or keepsake that the bridesmaid can keep well beyond the wedding to remember this special moment.
1. Personalised Puzzle
A charming way to pop the question to your future bridesmaids is with a personalised puzzle. Have a puzzle made with a picture of you two together and the words “Will you be my bridesmaid?” hidden within the design. It’s a fun and interactive way for your loved one to discover the exciting question you have for them!
2. Hidden Message Balloons
Imagine the look on your friend’s face when she pops a balloon and out flutters a special note asking her to be your bridesmaid! This idea adds a pop of excitement—literally—to your proposal. You can even add confetti or glitter inside the balloon for an extra touch of celebration.
3. Customised Wine Labels
For the friend who loves to unwind with a glass of wine, customise a wine bottle label that asks the all-important question. Not only is this a classy touch, but it also gives you the perfect excuse to share a bottle and celebrate when she says yes!
4. Bridesmaid Proposal Box
Curate a thoughtful bridesmaid proposal box filled with a few of her favourite things like chocolates, a mini bottle of bubbly, scented candles, and a heartfelt note from you asking her to stand by your side. It’s personal, heartfelt, and sure to win her over.
5. Personalised Jewellery
Gift a piece of jewellery with a personal touch, like a bracelet or a pendant engraved with her initials or the date of your wedding. Include a note that says, “I can’t say ‘I do’ without you!” It’s a beautiful way to make the moment memorable and gives her something special to wear on the big day.
6. Scratch-Off Cards
Add a bit of suspense to your proposal with a custom scratch-off card that hides your question beneath a silver coating. It’s a playful and suspenseful way to ask your best friends to be a part of your wedding party, and the excitement of scratching off to reveal the question will be a moment to remember.
7. Pop The Question
Share the excitement of your wedding proposal with a proposal of your own!
Offer your besties a small ring box with a heartfelt question they can’t refuse! A keepsake such as earrings or even something you make for them will sweeten the deal and become a memorable gift they’ll treasure long after they’ve supported you down the aisle.
8. Fortune Cookie Surprise
Order custom fortune cookies that contain a special message inside: “Will you be my bridesmaid?” This is a sweet and unexpected way to ask, especially if you share a love for Asian cuisine. Arrange a dinner and watch as she cracks open the cookie to discover the big question!
9. Book a Hidden Note
For the book lover, gift her a book you know she’ll adore. Hide your bridesmaid proposal on a bookmark placed inside or write your request on the inside cover for her to find. It’s a thoughtful gesture that combines her love of reading with a special moment between you two.
10. Candle with a Hidden Message
Give a beautifully scented candle that has a hidden message inside the wax, revealed only as the candle burns down. The message, “Will you be my bridesmaid?” will slowly appear as she enjoys the candle, making it a lovely surprise that unfolds over time.
Experience-based Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas
These bridesmaid proposal ideas focus more on the experience between the two of you and creating something memorable, without needing to organise a gift or keepsake that might cost a tonne!
11. Coffee Date Surprise
Invite her out for a coffee date and surprise her with a coffee cup that has “Will you be my bridesmaid?” printed at the bottom. It’s a perfect casual yet intimate way to ask your question, and you can enjoy a lovely chat over coffee while you’re at it!
12. Spa Day Out
Treat your prospective bridesmaid to a spa day where you both can relax and unwind. During your day of pampering, give her a small gift or card that pops the question. It’s a wonderful way to make the proposal as soothing as the spa day itself, and it shows just how much you value her presence in your life—and your wedding.
13. Dress It Up
Surprise your wedding crew by bringing them dress shopping!
Make an appointment in a store of your choice, with a dedicated sales assistant and space of your own. Then pop the bubbly and ask your comrades their dress size and watch their faces as they realise they’re actually shopping for their own gorgeous gown to wear as they glide down the aisle!
14. Video Message Compilation
Create a heartfelt video message or a compilation of your favourite memories together. End the video with your bridesmaid proposal. This can be especially touching if you include messages from other friends or family members cheering her on to say yes. It’s a personal and emotional way to show how much she means to you.
Proposing To Your Maid Of Honour As well?
Being the best Maid Of Honour she can be will be on her mind as soon as you ask her to take on this important position, so why not send her a link to our Maid Of Honour Bible? It’ll give her advice, ideas and unmissable guidance on everything she’ll need to be an incredible lead bridesmaid!
Conclusion
These bridesmaid proposal ideas keep the fun and creativity flowing as you plan your unique way to invite your closest friends to be more than just guests at your wedding. Each proposal method has its own charm, so you can add your own personal flare and making sure your bridesmaids feel truly special and excited to be part of your big day!
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