11 Totally Original Ways to Ask Your Nearest and Dearest to be Your Bridesmaids

By Anna Aguillard
Updated June 24, 2021
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It's your turn to pop the question! Your wedding is bound to be the most magical day the world has ever seen. And we all know that behind every well-planned wedding celebration is an army of bridesmaids who have put in the time to give their best friend the most special day of her life. Southern bridesmaids are the backbone of a bride's big day, and there's a lot of hype around finding the best way to ask your best friends to be in your wedding. These girls, after all, will be with you for life. Shower your bridesmaids with love and attention with these creative, easy bridesmaid proposal ideas. From classic "will you be my bridesmaid" cards to extravagant "will you be my bridesmaid" boxes, we've compiled a few of our favorite ways to ask your friends, cousins, and sorority sisters to be in your wedding party. Because once you pop the question, the celebration is only just beginning. Next, up: pick those dresses!

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Custom Compact

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Surprise your sweet friends with a personalized compact mirror to use on the big day. 

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Tie the Knot

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This thoughtful gift is perfect for the bridesmaid who constantly loses her hair ties. 

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Lotto Love

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Unlike scratch off lottery tickets from the gas station, this adorable card will always be a winner.

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Make A Homemade Gift Box

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In the (Makeup) Bag

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Fix up a customized makeup bag with wedding-day beauty necessities.

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Puns Intended

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The front of these clever koozies reads, "I mustache you a question." On the back is the question you've been waiting your whole life to ask.

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Tied Together

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These delicate bracelets are a perfect bridesmaid gift that'll last long after the wedding is over. Deliver with a card that reads: "Thank you for helping me tie the knot!"

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Label With Care

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Order these customizable wine labels for the bridesmaids who always bring the party.

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These gifts that keep on giving

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Toast your bridesmaids with glamorous engraved champagne flutes over breakfast and mimosas.

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Box Set

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This prepackaged set includes a bottle opener, a fortune cookie, a frame, a favor box, straws, a confetti push pop, a party favor, two champagne flutes, a candle, and a champagne bottle label. Just add champagne.

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Add Some Sparkle

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Enclose the card inside an envelope with some glitter confetti for extra sparkle.

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