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Wedding Ideas · February 3, 2023

19 Heartfelt Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas That Leave A Big Impression

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This post shows you the best bridesmaid proposal ideas.

diy bridesmaid proposal ideas

When creating a package to ask your friends to be bridesmaids, you want it to be special. 

Are you unsure of what to get for this special proposal box?

Keep this sweet and simple, of course. So let’s jump into some fun bridesmaid proposal box ideas.

What is a bridesmaid box?

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This is the perfect way to ask your friends to be a special part of the day.

These boxes are specially created to ask your friends to be bridesmaids or a maid of honor for your wedding.

They are fun and can include items such as candles, robes, wine, and glasses.

Let the boxes have a special meaning to you and the person you are giving them to.

With this in mind, I think it’s easy to see that these are an important part of any wedding and can really create a bond between friends. 

bridesmaid proposal boxes

Ideas on how to ask someone to be a bridesmaid

Sometimes it can be a struggle to find the perfect gift to ask someone to be your bridesmaid.

You want it to be special as well as the perfect representation of your relationship with your bridesmaid-to-be.

Bridesmaid proposal ideas

1. A bridesmaid proposal box

Bridesmaid proposal box
A great way to incorporate a few gifts and to pop the important question is by using a proposal box.

You can make these boxes at home or buy them and customize each one.

As seen above, they have a few fun goodies added into one big box.

You can add a scrunchie, candle, or personalized robe, for example.

It all depends on how you want to ask your friends.

Themed proposal box

2. Sleepover bridal box

Sleepover proposal box
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If you’re looking to make things feel like a nice at-home party, I highly suggest this cute sleepover bridesmaid proposal box.
Not only is it a box filled with reusable goodies, but it also allows you to personalize these items for each bridesmaid and the maid of honor.

Sleepover bridesmaid box

3. Custom “Be my bridesmaid” cards

Be my bridesmaid cards
These cards can be added to any personalized box.

It is a simple card that you can create for your bridesmaid-to-be.

Add the date, the name of your bridesmaid or maid of honor, and a personal message just for them.

Be my bridesmaid cards

4. Personalized puzzle

Personalized puzzle
There cannot be a better way to ask someone to be your bridesmaid other than to give them a personalized puzzle with the question hidden in the pieces.

It gives an unusual and cheesy approach to the proposal gift, and as we have witnessed cheesy gift ideas are the best!

Bridesmaid puzzle proposal

5. Personalized wine label

Personalized wine labels
This fantastic idea can be used when hosting a wine night with friends.

You can present the bottle to your future bridesmaids and celebrate the night together.

Add a personal sticker or quote to spice things up.

Wine labels

6. “Will you be my bridesmaid?” candle

Be my bridesmaid candle
A cozy candle is a perfect gift. When you pair that with a big question, it makes it even better.

Candles promote stress relief and are a great gift for your bridesmaid.

Considering scent promotes memory, this can even ensure that your bridesmaid will associate this wonderful day with the scent of the candle.

Candle bridesmaid gift

7. Hidden message in a cup

Hidden message in a cup
Add a little mystery to the situation. Host a coffee date with your closest friends.

Fill their cups before they can see the bottom, and as they reach the bottom, you can watch as the excitement washes over them.

This offers a cute keepsake as well as an exciting approach to asking someone to be your bridesmaid.

Hidden message cup

8. Fortune cookie proposal

Personalized fortune cookies
Who doesn’t like fortune cookies? Customize a message which you can insert into a fortune cookie.

You can hand these out at a party or coffee date. It’s the perfect small gift to ask a big question.

If you are looking for a more simple way to do a bridesmaid proposal compared to big proposal boxes and outgoing approaches.

So you can stick to fortune cookies as well as personalized icing cookies for a more personal approach.

Fortune cookie proposal

9. Tie the knot bridesmaid gift

Tie the knot earrings
These cute knot earrings are simple and perfect for your bridesmaids.

They can wear these to the wedding as well as on a daily basis. Their simplicity makes them the perfect gift.

It allows you to ask someone to be a bridesmaid because it uses a fun pun and keeps things unique.

Tie the knot earrings

10. Matching bridesmaid bracelets

Matching bridesmaid bracelets
These bracelets might be a little more expensive than the other gift ideas on this list, but they are absolutely worth it.

Spending a little more to get matching bracelets for you and your bridesmaids is a great investment.

This is an elegant gift that can be treasured for a long time.

Matching bracelets

Why are bridesmaid proposals important

As we have noted from the text above, bridesmaid proposal boxes have recently become increasingly popular.

Due to its popularity, it has become a new tradition to add to your wedding preparations.

They offer an exciting way to ask your friends to be bridesmaids and a maid of honor.

This will give them the opportunity to celebrate being part of the wedding party. 

It’s important to make this proposal because it is a personal way to ask your friends to be part of your special day.

Which is why you need to think about how to approach the idea. You need something unique as well as personal.

What do you add to a proposal message?

Creating a proposal box can be a fun experience. You get to create a personalized box filled with goodies that cater to a specific person.

While adding gifts is the best part, you can’t forget about the message that you can also give a personal touch to.

Although this allows you to make a funny joke or meaningful letter, it can feel a little daunting to create.

What do you add? How do you ask someone? These are both frequently asked questions regarding the message you can add to the proposal box.

Here are some fun ideas you can add:

  • Make use of a pun
  • Add a loving memory
  • Write a personal message
  • Add a corny joke
  • Put a picture of you two on the card
  • Make it a question with tick boxes to add some humor
  • Make use of candy bars to ask the question

The most important thing to keep in mind is to be yourself and write from a place of raw emotion.

Each bride has an individual approach to these things. Your bridesmaids will love your proposal because it instantly reminds them of you.

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Long-distance bridesmaid proposals

The biggest reason bridesmaid proposals are important is because of their personal touch.

It can be hard to make these things exclusive to a certain person when you can’t see them. 

The easiest way to do this (when visiting is out of the option) is to send them a personalized gift that can ask them to be part of your special day.

Another way is to do a simple video call and ask them face-to-face.

It is the best approach because you get to ask them “in person” and share a moment you’ll both remember in the long run.

DIY bridesmaid boxes

While we can find many options for bridesmaid boxes on sites like Etsy and Amazon, the best gifts always come from the heart.

I have compiled a list of items you can find online to create proposal boxes for your bridesmaids.

This can include a range of items including water bottles, makeup bags, personalized jewelry box, wine, or snacks.

11. Personalized tumblers

Personalized tumblers
These are a cute gift idea that you can customize with each person’s name.

12. Birthflower jewelry case

Jewelry travel case
These are a great idea due to their simple design and the fact that you can use them on your travels in the future.

13. Personalized beach towels

Personalized beach towels
We can all agree that there is no such thing as having enough towels. This can be the perfect gift for your friends especially if you are planning on having a wedding on the beach or outdoors.

14. Personalized makeup bags

Personalized makeup bag
Makeup bags are a great gift to add to your proposal box.
You can decide to add the names of your friends or add the title “Bridesmaid”, “Maid of honor” and “Flowergirl”.

15. “Will you be my bridesmaid?” card and necklace

Will you be my bridesmaid necklace
Nothing asks the special question better than a card with a beautiful gift.

These are sweet and give you the opportunity to make each necklace unique.

16. Personalized name mugs

Personalized cup
These cups give you the opportunity to bring up unique traits of each person.

This is a simple gift that can mean a lot.

17. Personalized bridesmaid pajamas

Bridesmaid PJs
These are great gifts to ask your friends to be bridesmaids. You can get matching sets with everyone’s names added.

That way, when you have your bachelorette party, you can all match.

18. Silk scrunchies

Scrunchies
These scrunchies speak for themselves. Considering that everyone loves them and you can never have enough.

These make the perfect addition to any proposal box.

19. Custom eye masks

Personalized eye masks
Although these might feel odd to add to a proposal box because they are a little unconventional, they are a great gift idea.

Are proposal boxes worth it?

To sum it up plainly, yes, these are definitely worth it.

It is a new idea that had started only a few years ago and quickly became popular.

Because more and more people are adding this to the list of pre-wedding duties I would highly suggest adding this to your celebrations.

This post showed you the best bridesmaid proposal ideas.

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