When you plan your wedding, there are many big steps. One of the best is when you ask your best friends to be your bridesmaids. These friends have been there for you. They were there for the good and the bad times. Now you are ready to say “I do.” It is time to ask them the other big question: “Will you be my bridesmaid?”
At White Wave Events, we do more than plan a wedding. We make you have great times from the start to the end. As a good event management company, we think every small part is the key. This is true for bridesmaid proposals, too. If you are planning a destination wedding or one in your home town, here are some nice ideas. They can make your ask as great as your friends’ are to you.
1. Special Bridesmaid Boxes: Gifts Made for Them
Why it works: Boxes made just for them are a big thing now. They show you care, look good in photos, and are very fun to open.
Put in a note you wrote, a champagne bottle of a bubbly drink, self-care items, and maybe have a look at luxury wedding invitations. You can also add wedding ceremony favors that go with your wedding style or place.
You can use local and new ideas like unique wedding favor ideas in NJ. Think of tote bags with their names, special candles, or food from your hometown.
Pro tip: Plan a fun brunch or spa day. Give them the boxes then for a big surprise.
2. Surprise Group Video: Ask Them on Screen
Why it works: Your best friends may not all live near you. A special video is a good way to show your love from a far away. Here is how:
- Put clips and photos of your time as friends all in one place.
- Add your voice or custom messages.
- Show a little of your wedding planning list, some music, or your dress ideas.
End with a fun note on the screen: “Now that I’ve found my forever plus one, will you be my bridesmaid?”
Then send them a box. (You can work with your event coordinator on this.) Make it get there the same day. It can have a QR code for the video!
Bonus Tip: Use apps like Instagram Reels or TikTok. This makes your ask fun, new, and easy to share (just don’t forget tissues).
3. Ideas for a destination wedding
Why it works: Do you plan to have a destination wedding? Make your asking fit the place. Say you want to plan a destination wedding from NJ to a place like Italy, Mexico, or Bali. Send each friend a box with things that show you the place. It can have small passports, tags for bags, small kits for travel, and a card that says:
“Pack your bags, an adventure awaits! Will you be my bridesmaid?”
You can even have a party at home. Style it with things from your wedding place. Be new with the food, the music, or how it looks. And yes, our team at White Wave Events can help you plan that. It is easy for us as we know people from all over the world who can help.
Quickfire Bonus Ideas
- Puzzle Ask: Send each friend a puzzle. When it is done, they will see your question.
- Fortune Cookie Fun: Ask a bake shop to make fortune cookies with your own special message.
- Scratch-off Cards: Get special scratch cards for the bridesmaids. They have to do a little work to see the big news.
- Memory Jar: Fill a jar with small notes of good times you had. The last note is your ask.
- Custom Spotify Playlist: Make a list of songs that mean a lot. The last song could be named “Will you be my bridesmaid?”
What is new with weddings?
A 2024 report from WeddingWire says:
- 74% of brides do something special to ask their bridal party.
- Gifts made just for bridesmaids are up by 41% in the last two years.
- What are the top ways to ask? Boxes to keep, videos on screens, and surprise parties.
At White Wave Events, we have made special asks for bridesmaids for all sorts of things. From a BBQ in a back yard to special destination wedding venues in Bali and Italy. And yes, we have even set up food with catering services NYC style. This was for bridesmaid lunch times that were like small parties.
Conclusion: Make it from the heart.
It does not matter how you ask your bridesmaids. The main thing is to make them feel loved and happy about what is to come. They are not just helpers at a party. They are your best friends. Your wedding day will be more fun with them there than with you.
Whether you plan a best destination wedding or a small party in your home town, we are here to help. We want to make each part of it great. That means taking the time before you say “I do” too. Let White Wave Events help you from the ask to the party and all that is in the middle.
Let’s Celebrate Your Story Need help with a great bridesmaid proposal? Or do you need help planning your big day? Talk to our team about plans made just for you. We can help with affordable catering packages for weddings in NJ, getting your NJ marriage license, or finding the best DJ services to pre mix wedding music.
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