So now that you’ve got the ring, those will-it-happen-or-will-it-not-happen butterflies are done with, right? Think again. You’ve said “yes”, and you’re headed down the aisle. Now, it’s your turn to “pop” the question—to your bridesmaids! After all, you couldn’t do it without your girls. They have been there through thick and thin, so it’s only natural you’d want them standing by you on your big day. Asking your friends to be bridesmaids (or maid of honor) is a big moment leading up to the big day. Think: They’re the ones who will be helping you plan, celebrate, and say “I do”—not to mention keeping you sane (and eliminating unnecessary stress) in the process. The bridal party members are basically the VIPs of the wedding, so treat them like it when you “propose”. With these unique ideas, including gifts, DIY projects, and playful plans (ranging from simple to elaborate), the way you ask your bridesmaids will be as special as they are. Make the moment you say, “Will you be my bridesmaid?” meaningful with these fun ideas.

An Event

This is an often overlooked possibility, but making your bridesmaid proposal part of an event can be great! Gather your friends together for a game night and pop the question to the group via a round of charades. Organize a day out at the ball park and have the message flash on the scoreboard. Throw a dinner party and serve up a gooey, delicious dessert with the spoons below.

Cheers to Them! Customized Wine Bottles

Like a fine wine, besties only get better with time. Apply a custom label on a bottle of her favorite vino—or better yet, bubbly—and start the celebration early.One festive way to gather your girls is to propose a group wine tasting or night at your home. Andrea Freeman, founder of Andrea Freeman Events, recommends waiting until the end of the evening to present the final ready-to-sip selection: a delicious white or red varietal with a custom label that playfully asks the imbibers to be bridesmaids for the big day. Needless to say, you’ll be toasting yourselves the rest of the night.

A puzzle

Want to keep them guessing? Send a puzzle they’ll have to put together to figure out the message.Zazzle Fun Bridesmaid invitation puzzle, $18, Zazzle.com

Custom M&M’s

You can choose your own text, packaging and more. (As in, you can literally put a picture of your BFF’s face on a piece of candy.) M&Ms Design Your Own M&Ms Romance Bag, $12 for 7 oz., MyMMs.com

Weekend Getaway

The Big Kahuna … Treat your crew to a mini trip. Surprise each of your bridesmaids with a Bride Squad Luggage Tag by The Paisley Box, then take care of all the details—dinner reservations, drinks, the Airbnb—so that all they have to do is say “Yes!”.

No matter how you ask, the most important part of inviting anyone to be a member of your wedding party is your relationship. These are the people that you love and trust to be by your side on one of the most important days of your life. Be sure you let them know how much they mean to you, and how honored you would be to have them hold your hand … and your veil! 🙂

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