Ways to Ask Bridesmaids
"Will You Be My Bridesmaid?" 25 Thoughtful Ways to Pop the Question
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It's no secret that a bride would have a hard time getting down the aisle without her best girls by her side. Who else would be there to help her pick the dress or wipe her happy tears away? All that special attention certainly deserves a special way to be asked. That's why we've rounded up some adorable and clever ideas to get friends (or relatives) to go from BFF to bridesmaid. Cheers!
1 Cards
Sending them a card ($6) is the classic way to go. But get creative and choose a sweet design, like cut in the shape of bridesmaids.
2 Balloons
have the girls blow up these balloons ($14) to see your question.
3 Ermergency Kit
Get your bridesmaids prepared for anything that comes their way by asking them with this emergency kit ($24).
4 Tattoos
Get her (temporarily) inked with these fun tattoos ($10) after popping the question.
5 Prep Kit
Ask the girls by filling a cigar box or gift bag with all the essentials they'll need to help you get down the aisle — from paint chips that give them an idea of the color scheme to fashion tape to gum to pictures of the two of you together.
6 Champagne Flute
Cheers to popping the question to your bridesmaids by giving them these pretty champagne flutes ($20).
7 Hair Ties
Ask your girls and give them a sweet accessory like these hair ties ($15).
8 Champagne Bottles
Pop the question by popping bottles with these pretty custom labels ($11 and up) you can add to the drink of your choice.
9 Bracelet
Give them a gift they can wear forever with these pretty bracelets ($22)
10 Earrings
The cute play on words with these earrings ($22) make them perfect gifts.
11 Candles
These candles ($13) would be a great way to ask your ladies.
12 Mugs
These mugs ($16) would be a creative way to ask.
13 Tiny Pillow
We love these tiny pillows ($7) as an idea.
14 Wine Glasses
Sip on success after giving out these wine glasses ($30).
15 Propose With Pom-Poms
We love the idea of a fun pom-pom necklace ($23) that the ladies can wear later for the bridal shower or bachelorette festivities.
16 Goodie Bag
Give the ladies in your life a little bridal bag ($19) filled with soothing products.
17 Handkerchiefs
Being apart of a wedding can be an emotional thing! Give your bridesmaids these funny handkerchiefs ($19).
18 Cookies
Nothing is sweeter than asking with cookies ($36)!
19 Scratch-Off
Give your bridesmaids a fun acitivity with these scratch-off cards ($21).
20 Message in a Bottle
Sending a message in a bottle ($8) is a fun and unique idea.
21 Puzzle
This would be a fun way to ask your bridesmaids who live far away. Mail them a puzzle ($6) that they'll have to put together in order to decode the special message.
22 Necklace
This clever card with a necklace ($10) would be a sweet way to pop the question.
23 Secret Message
Sending them a customizable minipackage ($14) that says, "Unwind me — secret message inside," is a simple but playful way to ask. Who doesn't love getting surprises in the mail?
24 Pop the Question
You don't have to get down on one knee, but proposing with a Ring Pop ($12) — or any other kind of ring — is one sure way to get them to say, "Yes!"
25 Wine Bag
Put your bridesmaid's favorite wine into these gilded bags ($10)
