How to DIY bridesmaid proposal boxes to get a “hell yes” — unbridely (2024)

Assembling your bridesmaids, your ‘i do crew’, or your ‘ride or die’ to support and cheer you on for your big day (and all the festivities that come before and after it) is one of the funnest (totally a word) parts of planning your wedding.

As an engaged person, everyone is loving on you and your financé most of the time. But this is the moment you get to say to your squad: “you are my world and I can’t do this without you”. You want your people to feel appreciated, honoured and valued when you ask them to be in your wedding party.

As one of the most important components of your wedding (choosing the right bridesmaids can make or break your wedding day) your wedding party should be super excited too! Organising and gifting a bridesmaid proposal box to pop the question is a great way to share in the anticipation, create a beautiful memory together, and pamper your team.

When you ask or propose to your bridesmaids, particularly with bridesmaids proposal boxes, it shows them how well you know them, how much you value their friendship and want them to be an important part of your special day. And when they accept your proposal, your bridesmaids also become highly invested in supporting, cheering, and making your big day as remarkable as possible. Win win!

To truly personalise your ‘will you be my bridesmaid’ gifts, and hopefully save a little money in the process, going DIY is a great option.

If you’re looking for a creative way to propose to your bridesmaids, you'll love these DIY bridesmaid proposal ideas! By following these 4 easy steps, you can create a personalised proposal box that will surely get an enthusiastic “hell yes” from your loved ones.

Step 1: Choose the right people and get to know them really well.

Before you create your ‘will you be my bridesmaid’ gifts, you need to carefully pick your bridesmaids (or groomsmen, wedding party, attendants, etc.) and start to make a list of their passions, interests, and defining traits.

To create truly personalised proposals you need to understand, appreciate and know your squad.

As you ascertain your bridesmaids' favourite fancies, and equally what they will likely not appreciate as gifts, you’ll start to generate some ideas for how you might want to show your appreciation and propose. Giving a tea drinker some gourmet coffee beans or your vegan cousin some regular milk chocolate, for example, is not a great start.

What are their hobbies, fav movies, do they have a pet, are they plant-parents or love tennis. Each one of their passions is a clue to the type of person they are and what they’d truly appreciate from you.

Step 2: Are you posting the ‘will you be my bridesmaid’ gifts or hand-delivering them?

Now that you’ve got your dream team on a list with some of their likes, it's time to decide how you will gift them.

If you choose to present your proposal boxes in person, you'll have almost unlimited options. This is because you won’t need to consider postage or courier costs and the practicality of wrapping or boxing their gifts becomes easier too.

Other great in-person bridesmaid proposal ideas include:

• printing their name on a statement shirt or bathrobe

• a piece of personalised jewellery, or

• holding a surprise proposal party (co*cktails anyone?) for all of your bridesmaids together.

These ideas are memorable, practical, and a great way to make your bridesmaid/s feel special too.

If you choose to have the proposal gifts delivered, then vouchers and gift cards are a smart alternative because the postage or courier fees aren’t as expensive as they are for heavier/bulkier items like a proposal box choc-full of cute makeup.

Step 3: Find their favourite things, personalise them and buy in bulk when you can.

When you’re sourcing bridesmaid gifts use trusted vendors and try to buy in bulk so you can take advantage of group discounts. Also, keep in mind that low stock levels can delay the despatch date and shipping times (especially internationally) can blow out the delivery estimates for online orders.

For custom gifts, consider ordering a personalised necklace or silver bracelet with the initials for your maid of honour, or a piece of jewellery with custom engraving for your bridesmaids.

Remember, this is your wedding and your favourite people and every act of kindness and care will be gratefully received and treasured forever. So be thoughtful and intentional about getting them meaningful gifts.

If you want more ideas to personalise their favourite things, you could try gifting them personalised bridesmaid proposal bath bombs or create DIY proposal boxes. Some great additions are:

• Makeup bag

• Lip balm

• Nail polish

• Hand cream

• Sunglasses

• Hair ties

• Sleep mask

• Compact Mirror

Step 4: Packaging and delivery

You are all done sourcing your bridesmaids' proposal gifts; it's time to make them look pretty and deliver them!

For decoration, you can use ribbons, twine, raffia, lace, tulle, colourful shredded eco paper or sprigs of rosemary, gum leaf or olive stems.

If you can't find personalised boxes that you love, use gift bags, plant pots, or a beautiful bowl instead. There are an infinite number of options to choose from, so have fun with it and make it WOW!

And finally, for posting — understand that surface mail can typically take up to one month to be delivered. So to avoid disappointment, it's best to allow at least 4 weeks for postage especially cross-country or overseas.

Final Words

DIY bridesmaid proposal boxes are an excellent way to make a long-lasting impression on your wedding party. They make your squad feel special, excited, and energised for your big day.

Remember, you do not have to spend hundreds of dollars to ask ‘will you be my bridesmaid’. The more personal, thoughtful, and meaningful your choices, right down to the colours you use, recognising their pets, or their star signs, etc will mean so much to your wedding party than a generic or tacky gift.

Have fun making, packaging, and delivering your DIY bridesmaid proposal boxes to the ones you love!

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