Wedding Planning:
Asking the Bridal Party to be in Your Wedding
Wedding planning is underway. You and your fiance have discussed and finalized who you want to have in your wedding party and the decision is set. While it is very easy to pick up the phone or send an email asking your intended bridesmaids, groomsmen, maid of honor and best man to be in your wedding, the “ask” should be a bit more than, “hey, we’re getting married – wanna be a bridesmaid?”
It’s very easy to get caught up in all the to-dos and busy schedule of wedding planning, but asking someone to stand by your side as you embark on your married life together should be more special than a quick call or email. Not to mention, you’re also asking this person to potentially pony up some serious cash for the “honor.” Let them know you value their time and money by taking some time to ask them in a special and personalized manner. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune. It’s more about showing them that you took time to think of them.
There are so many examples of fun and inexpensive ways to ask your friends and family to be in your wedding party. Here are a few from Pinterest.
Bridesmaid Ask from Tennille Turner (http://pinterest.com/tennilleturner/)
Keepsake Box by The Wedding Chicks (http://www.weddingchicks.com/2011/08/03/will-you-be-my-bridesmaid/)
Cards from Once Wed (http://www.oncewed.com/16446/wedding-blog/diy-wedding/diy-bridesmaids-cards/)
There are also a number of great items you can purchase from businesses on Etsy. Here’s a link to a page with most of the options: http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?search_submit=&q=bridesmaid+ask&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US.
And…here’s what I choose – bridal party cards from Gabrielle Kearney. I love how clever the cards are. I was able to get individualized cards for my co-maids of honor, bridesmaid and groomsmen.
Bridal Party Cards from Gabrielle Kearney (http://www.etsy.com/shop/GabrielleKearney/policy)
How did you (or are you) asking your bridal party?
