1. Perfect Ways to Ask Your Bridesmaids
By Alicia Herrera
Congratulations! You just got engaged! You probably knew before you even got engaged
exactly what you want for your wedding; the venue, the decorations, the food, your guests,
your overall theme, is already planned out. You have a vision. You see yourself in a white
gown, your friends and loved ones there helping you celebrate your marriage in the perfect
venue, your fiancée, and your bridesmaids. But, one of the most difficult things in a bride-
to-be’s list is her bridesmaids. Of course you know whom you are going to ask to be your
bridesmaids, but the question is how do you ask your bridesmaids? Were you thinking of
calling or sending her a text? Think again! Here are 10 perfect ways to ask your
bridesmaids.
1. Keep it short and sweet!
Make her a simple Bridesmaid card. You may feel obligated to go big, but this budget
friendly DIY will make your bridesmaids-to-be appreciate the time you put in to make their
cards.
2. “Propose” to her
Scrabble tiles are no longer only for playing scrabble. “Propose” to your girl with a scrabble
ring. It is an easy and a fun project to do for your bridesmaids. All you need are scrabble tile
pieces, a hot glue gun, and soft gauge wire.
3. Bake her something
Nothing shows her how much you appreciate her like homemade goodies. You can bake her
anything from cookies, to brownies, cupcakes; even better, you can customize them and
add her picture to your homemade goodies. Not only will she appreciate your baking skills,
but she will also appreciate the extra touch you added.
4. Give her a fortune cookie
Fortune cookies are always fun to read. Whether they really do predict your future or not,
they will certainly tell her where she’ll be on that special day of yours.
5. Make her a mixed media canvas
You do not have to be an artist to create a mixed media canvas for your girls anyone can do
it. All you need is a canvas, her picture, a “will you be my bridesmaid?” message, and pretty
much anything you can find in the craft store. Let your imagination guide you.
6. Write her a poem
Anyone can appreciate poetry, especially if you wrote it from the heart. Start off by
mentioning what is so great about her, include any memorable moment, or even tell her
how special she is to you. In the end pop the question “Will you be my bridesmaid?” This
method might bring some tears, so have the tissue ready.

2. 7. Send her a re-wearable gift
Besides the scrabble ring mentioned earlier, you can also give her something that she can
use over and over again. Send her a gift that will remind her of not only your special day,
but also remind her how much you appreciate her. Some examples include, a cute “bride’s
entourage” tank top, which will keep her cool during warm weather, or a scarf engraved
with her name, that will keep her warm during winter.
8. Treat your girls to dinner
You probably have had many girls nights right? I though so. Your bridesmaids to be will not
suspect a thing during a night out to dinner. They will be so surprised, and excited to be
your bridesmaids there will be no other conversation topic than your wedding.
9. Give her a “Bridesmaid Survival Kit”
You will have to include all the necessary tools to help her get her through the big day.
Some essentials include, tissues for tears of course, gum, perfume, lotion, accessories, a
Starbucks gift card (she might need the extra energy).
10. Send your girls on a scavenger hunt
For those that are on the adventurous side, send the girls on a scavenger hunt. There is
nothing more engaging and fun than getting your girls together and sending them on a
scavenger hunt to find the hidden message.