Creative Ways to Ask Your Friends the Big Question

Now that your fiancé has popped the question, it’s time for you to do some proposing of your own. Asking your best friends and closest family members to be your maid of honor or bridesmaid is a big deal, so don’t just overlook the question! Sure, you could ask them over the phone, but why not take some time to make them feel super special? Being a member of your bridal party is an honor afterall, so start off the entire experience on the right foot by asking your loved ones to be your bridesmaid in a unique way. Here are 5 creative ideas for you to choose from.
1.?Send a card.?Never underestimate the power of a simple hand written note. Tell your friend why she’s important to you and then ask her to stand by your side on the big day. If you’re crafty, make your own card (we love this?paper girl cutout card!) or select a pretty card from a local stationary store, write your message, and pop in the mail.
2.?Say it with food.?What girl doesn’t love sweets? Bake or buy dress-shaped sugar cookies (like those from The Sugar Chic) and present to friends when asking them to be your maid. Is wine more your thing? Design and print custom wine labels that pop the question and give to each of your bridesmaids-to-be. Another fun option is to gather all your girls together for a dinner party or brunch and when you toast, announce that you’ve brought them there to ask each one to be in your bridal party.

3.?Use photos.?Chances are you’ve been friends forever, so why not put together a photo album or collage of some classic you and her images? Wrap it up with tissue paper and use a glittery pen to write, ‘Will you be my bridesmaid?’ on the outside.
4.?Give her a keepsake.?Attach a single gold bracelet, colorful scarf, or playful earrings with a ‘be my bridesmaid’ tag, then place in a box. Tell her you’ve got a little gift and watch her reaction as she opens it. Hopefully she says yes!
5.?Deliver flowers to her work.?Everyone loves to receive a beautiful arrangement of flowers, so surprise your best friends with a bouquet at work. She will probably assume it’s from a man, but will be delighted to know it’s a gesture of your appreciation in return for her becoming a member of your bridal party.