Getting engaged and beginning to plan your wedding is so exciting. One of the first things you might do is consider who will be in your bridal party… Whether it’s your sisters, best friends, childhood friends, cousins, or co-workers, asking someone to be your bridesmaid is so special! Many brides choose to amp up the fun a bit by proposing to their bridesmaids with a gift or a ‘proposal box’. This can be such a fun way to get your ladies involved and let them know how much it means to you to have them standing by your side on what will be one of the biggest days of your life.
Okay, so what even is a bridesmaid proposal box??
Typically, a bridesmaid proposal box is filled with a variety of small health, beauty, and lifestyle items. These items can be the same for each bridesmaid, or you could customize based on what each bridesmaid might like. You can get super creative or stay as basic as you’d like, and you still will end up with an amazing bridesmaid proposal box no matter what. The options are endless!
Putting it all together
Of course, you can use any type of box that you prefer, but I definitely recommend these simple boxes from Amazon. I used these same boxes when I proposed to my bridesmaids, and they worked wonderfully! Good price, sooo easy to put together, and the perfect size. You can spruce up the outside of the box by tying a ribbon or some twine around it. Adding a little filler to the bottom of the box is a nice touch; you can find this at the dollar store! Once you have your box ready, it’s time to figure out what you want to put in it…
Fill that box, girl
Like I said, you can fill your proposal boxes with whatever you’d like, but here are some fun items I chose to add to my boxes and some other cute suggestions that are worth checking out to fill up your box!
- Personalized scrunchies or hair ties
- Face masks
- Nail polish (maybe your wedding color?)
- Jewelry to wear at the wedding
I got my girls personalized bracelets from Accent Culture and they were SO cute. Each bracelet had their initial on it, and they were all a rose gold color (which looked great with their dresses at the wedding). - Mini bottle of champagne or wine
- Personalized wine glass or champagne flute
- Scented candle
- Bath bomb
- Their favorite candy
- Picture of the two of you
Don’t forget the card
Adding a cute card or note front and center in the box is important! Your girls are probably wondering why you’re giving them this adorable box with gifts inside; have a card situated on top of the gifts asking them to be your bridesmaid. Check out these cute cards on Amazon:
- Classic “will you be my bridesmaid” in calligraphy
- Funny “help me get my sh*t together”
- Custom scratch off cards
- Watercolor “will you be my bridesmaid” card
Now you’re ready to meet up with your best gals and ask them to be a party of your big day. Be prepared for some tears!
This is the most formal wedding dress code that you will see. 
Cocktail attire is usually the most popular dress code at a wedding. 
In this dress code, take the venue, the time of day, and the season into account to help you decide on what to wear. Light colors and fabrics for a daytime wedding; more formal, darker colors for an evening event.
Casual attire weddings are usually much more laid back. That being said, jeans, baseball caps, shorts, and tank tops are still inappropriate unless otherwise announced. 
