Anyone unsure of what to do for bridesmaids “proposals?” I want them to get excited and feel special but when I see how much money I’d be spending on things like custom totes or mugs I’m like is it really worth it? I’d send cards but most of my bridal party I see pretty regularly/they live nearby so it seems odd to send them something when I live down the street. Help! 😅

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I got them wine, chocolate, and a face mask. No one cares about the custom stuff

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I did postcards with pictures with each bridesmaid and a small giftcard. If they are a true friend, they will get excited for your wedding, not for the mugs and earrings.

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No one needs another mug / water bottle / koozie. I’m with you OP

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Take them to lunch and ask them then!! I wish my bridesmaids lived near me, we are all spread around the country.

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I went to Etsy and ordered custom cards and wrote them a personal note. I wanted it to be meaningful. I gave it to them in person with a small bottle of bubbly

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I’m rarely in the same city as my bridesmaids and sent each bridesmaid a gift that I knew they would respond to. Maid of honor received a proposal box with travel treats before her work trip, the others also received fun items they can incorporate into their lives.

I didn’t do anything—just called them. My fiancé and I couldn’t pay for wedding party attire but we decided any money we would have spent on gifts/proposals for bridesmaids/groomsmen would go to them directly to put towards their attire

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