2.18.2009

a proposal.

My last post reminded me that I don't think I've ever discussed how I asked my bridesmaids to be in my wedding. When Adam and I got engaged, I decided I wanted to ask the girls in a special way. Since the girls are spread out all over the place, I knew I couldn't take them out to lunch or anything like that. And I didn't want to just ask them over the phone. So sending something was the most logical option. But what would I send them? After searching the internet for original ways to ask them (I had not discovered the world of wedding blogging just yet) I came across a cute, yet slightly cheesy poem: "Roses are red, violets are blue, will you be my bridesmaid? Please say I do!". This sparked an idea...I should "propose" to them! So I searched and searched and searched (for weeks) for a pretty yet affordable ring that they would all like. It was torture for those few weeks not to ask them when I saw one of them (like everyday at lunch) or talked to one of them on the phone! Finally I came across this ring on Overstock and knew it was the one!
While waiting for the rings to arrive, I made each of them a card with the poem on it and a little (not too mushy) note to each of them.
Here's a closeup of the flowers. I cut little triangles out of cardstock with an exacto knife and glued them on in layers. I added a little piece of satin ribbon around the stems.
Here's a closeup of the dress. I cut it with the exacto as well and added a satin sash to dress it up a bit.I think I've seen every one of them with the ring on, so I think they liked their gift! Either that or they only wear it when I'm around! Overall, I was happy that I kept it a secret until I found the perfect way to ask!

Anyone else ask their bridesmaids to stand by their side in a creative way?
All photos are my own.

10 comments:

Fall Wedding Bride said...

OMG!! What an awesome idea.. And I LOVE that ring!
I am actually really close to all of my bridesmaids. One of them is my cousin, the other is my soon to be sister-in-law and the other one is a really good friend who has been dating my brother for a couple of years. So I was just like "You're in my wedding" lol.. And they were like "alright".. lol.. So nothing special here. But I wish that I would have thought of something like that to do!...
Thanks for sharing, and the pictures are very detailed...

Nicole-Lynn said...

Very cute. I have a similar idea in mind for when I get engaged...

Jenn said...

Too cute!

I left an award for you on my blog :)

Christine said...

That's such a cute idea :-)
And another project to see that you are very talented in doing crafts!
Jessie at "A match made in Heaven" did something special as well...

Confessions of a Northern Belle said...

Aw these are adorable! When I called my girlfriends to tell them I was engaged, I started the conversation off by asking them what they thought about the beach, dresses, bare feet, and a big party - most of them caught on very quickly! I later made each of them an card, with 10 reasons why they should be my bridesmaid (each personalized) and an invitation to a bridesmaid brunch!

Mara (The Wedding Cabaret) said...

thats awesome! great idea! love the ring!

Cat said...

This is a super cute idea. I sent all my Bridesmaids cute cards, but I really love the ring idea!!

Goldie said...

What a fabulous idea! Your bridesmaids must feel so special!

AmyJean {Relentless Bride®} said...

What a sweet gesture! i love it!
RelentlessBride

Adrienne said...

Very cute idea!!! I am sure they loved this. I have BMs spread out all over as well, so I mailed them handmade cards. It was so much fun to make them.