Will you be my Bridesmaid?

How to create beautiful bridesmaid proposal boxes

Will you be my Bridesmaid that is the question!

Preparing to ask your nearest and dearest to be your bridesmaids?

Planning your wedding can be a lot of fun, and one of the most exciting moments will be when you ask the special women in your life to be your bridesmaids. You'll want to make this proposal almost as special as the original, and you can do this by creating beautiful gift boxes full of items that you can use to celebrate, or that your bridesmaids can cherish.

It isn't always easy to work out what your gift boxes should look like and contain, though. Here, I'll take you through my five top tips that will help you create the perfect package.

Make it personal

The best way to show that you've put plenty of thought into a gift is to personalise it. So, while you can certainly include some of the same pieces in all of your bridesmaids' proposal boxes, I would also recommend including some items that are more personal to them. For example, you could include a framed photo of you and them, or have some bridesmaid T-shirts made that include their names.

You'll also want to add a "will you be my bridesmaid?" card where you tell everyone how much they mean to you, and why you want them to be an important part of your day. This is going to be a very special moment for you and your friends or relatives, and they're sure to keep and cherish the gifts you give them.

Add some gifts you can celebrate with

Once you've proposed to your bridesmaids and they've all accepted your invitations, you'll want to celebrate. So, make sure you include some treats that can help you do that. For example, you could add mini bottles of champagne or pre-made cocktails to their gift boxes. Or, if you've already started to think about your hen party, you could include bridesmaid sashes that everyone can wear when you're out partying.

And include some keepsakes

While your wedding is going to be your special day, it's also sure to be a lovely experience for your bridesmaids, and they'll want to remember everything from helping you pick your dress to leading the way for you down the aisle. So, it's a good idea to gift them some beautiful keepsakes that will remind them of this time in your lives.

Perhaps you could pick out some simple pieces of jewellery that you know they'll love. They could wear their new accessories on an everyday basis, which will help to remind them of your friendship and love for each other. And, if you think ahead and choose their jewellery accordingly, they could even wear your chosen pieces to the wedding.

Make it as pretty as possible

You'll also want to present your bridesmaid proposal boxes beautifully to show you've put plenty of time, thought, and effort into them. Plus, in the age of Instagram, you need to remember they're likely to be photographed and shared online!

Make sure your gift boxes look really pretty. You have a number of options: you could buy ready-made gift boxes that you could simply add a gift tag to, you could buy plain versions and decorate them yourself, or you could go all out and hire someone to bring your vision to life. Next, think about what you're going to put in the box. I would recommend choosing a colour scheme, so you can ensure everything works well together. Adding some tissue paper and possibly even some confetti can also elevate your gift boxes and make them more wedding appropriate.

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Asking your nearest and dearest to be a part of your wedding day is sure to be a very exciting and memorable moment. And, you can make it even more special by presenting your favourite ladies with proposal boxes full of bits and pieces they can use to celebrate your wedding, as well as keepsakes that will remind them how important your friendship is.

Jack from Ramsdens Jewellery offers his top tips for creating beautiful proposal boxes that will make the experience extra-special and will be happy to help with your special day too x.