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16 Unique Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas

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Ready to POP the question? Check out these creative bridesmaids proposal ideas to ask your besties to be in your wedding party!

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Your honey popped the question, now you just need to choose the girls who will stand by your side while you exchange your “I do’s!”

These days, it’s very common for a bride to opt for a creative bridesmaid proposal to ask her besties to be a member of her wedding party. It’s the little “extras” like these that can add up and bust your budget! So what’s a budget-savvy gal to do? You want to show your friends how much you value them and their participation in your big day without breaking the bank. Thankfully, here at The Budget Savvy Bride, finding ways to make things look chic on the cheap is our specialty!

We’ve shared countless posts on ways to do things for less, and bridesmaids‘ proposal ideas and gifts are no different! Check out these creative ideas for proposing to your bridesmaids, as well as some inexpensive gift options to grab for your girls!

Cute ways to ask Bridesmaids!

Something Useful: Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas

What makes a better gift than something that your gal pal can use over and over again? From Monogrammed Tote bags to Coffee Mugs and Water Bottles, these make great gifts because they are practical and cute!

Bridesmaid Proposal gift ideas

Bridesmaid Proposal Monogrammed Totes

Surprise them with a monogrammed tote filled with special goodies. If you’re planning a destination wedding, your bridesmaids can take this tote with them and take all the goodies home from the big weekend. So many sellers from Etsy allow you to personalize these totes to your liking.


Bridesmaid Proposal box ideas

Bridesmaid Proposal Box

Birdy Grey • $10

The best part of this proposal box is that you can personalize it with a name on top! Comes with card and paper stuffing inside just add your own little gift.


Check out these creative ideas for proposing to your bridesmaids, as well as some inexpensive gift options to grab for your girls!

Custom Printed Mugs

Get your gals one of the cute custom Bridesmaid Proposal Mugs from ByTracey on Etsy! You can personalize it with your bestie’s name and even choose the hairstyle — so cute!


Bridesmaid invite ideas

Custom Name Tumblers

These stainless steel tumblers make excellent gifts for the gal on the go. Now your girls can think of you every time they take their iced coffee on the road! Such a cute and practical gift idea!


Bridesmaid Proposal ideas

Custom Personalized Message with a Unique Gift

For your I DO crew. Send a personalized message and a unique gift to your bride squad. You can even add a gift card. Get started building the total package.


Something Sweet and Sentimental: Bridesmaids Proposal Ideas

Is there any way to be sweeter than to give your gals a sweet treat when you pop the question? Check out these bridesmaid proposal ideas that will get your sweet tooth!

Bridesmaid Proposal cookies

Bridesmaid Proposal Cookies

What better way to ask your closest friends to be your bridesmaid than with a bridesmaids proposal cookie! Design custom cookies that can be delivered to their house. This makes for one delicious surprise!


Bridesmaid Proposal box ideas

Throw a Bridal Party Proposal Bash with this All-in-One!

What better way to ask your besties than live and in-person! Instead of splurging on a fancy night out on the town, invite your best girls over, put together a few affordable and awesome decorations, and shower them with love! We love this Bridesmaid Proposal Box.


Something Boozy: Bridesmaids Proposal Ideas

Celebrations often call for libations! Check out these alcohol-themed bridesmaid proposal ideas to ask your besties to stand by your side:

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Bridesmaid Proposal Wine Labels

Who doesn’t love wine and champagne? Send your besties their favorite bottle of vino or champs and customize it with a cute or funny wine label asking them to be a part of your wedding party.

 


Bridesmaid Proposal gifts

Mini Champagne Flutes

Gift your girls their very own champagne flute and share a toast to your wedding day when you ask them to be in your wedding party!


Something Simple: Bridesmaid Proposal Ideas

If you need something simple and sweet that doesn’t cost your whole stash of cash, check out these easy-peasy bridesmaid ask ideas:

Bridesmaid Proposal cards

Bridesmaid Proposal Snail Mail

It doesn’t get much simpler than a phone call, but if that won’t do, consider sending a Bridesmaids Proposal Card. Whether your friendship is sweet and sentimental or silly and goofy, you’re sure to find the perfect card to pop the question from our favorite marketplace: Etsy!


Bridesmaid Proposal gifts

Bridesmaid Proposal Puzzle, Word Search or Crossword

This idea will definitely keep them guessing! Create a custom puzzle with the question “Will you be my bridesmaid?” for them to put together. Another crafty idea would be to create a word search or bridesmaid proposal crossword puzzle to pop the question.


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Scratch Off Bridesmaid Proposal Card

If you’re looking for funny ways to ask bridesmaids to be in your big day, these scratch-off cards are a cute and affordable way to surprise your best girls!


Something Crafty: DIY Bridesmaids Proposal Ideas

Love to get your craft on? Check out these crafty bridesmaids’ proposal ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

DIY Bridesmaid Proposal ideas

Bridesmaid Proposal Scrapbook

You could make a bridesmaid proposal scrapbook or put together a cute bridesmaids proposal box on the cheap if you’re feeling extra crafty!


Bridesmaid Proposal gift ideas

Gift Them Earrings in a Cute Bridesmaid Proposal Box

Make them a pair of earrings and gift them in a cute crafty box — we love this Bridesmaids Proposal Craft Idea we made with our Cricut!


DIY Bridesmaid Proposal

Beachy DIY Bridesmaid Proposal

Check out this beachy bridesmaids proposal idea for brides with destination weddings!


Bridesmaid Proposal ideas

Bridesmaid Proposal Christmas Ornament

If you’re recently engaged around the holidays, you can ask your besties to be in your wedding with these darling Christmas Ornaments!


We hope these ideas have gotten your creative juices flowing! These gestures don’t have to be expensive to be meaningful, so spend what you can afford and show your girls some love.


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