5 Ways To Do A Bridesmaid Proposal

Posted on: 06/06/2023

Imagine the face of your chosen bridesmaids when they find out their role in your wedding! So-called 'bridesmaid proposals' have become more and more creative over the years, and the term has amassed over 300 million views on TikTok. 

They've almost become as important as the marriage proposal itself! So, if you're keen to embrace this tradition, there are a few ways to make your approach stand out from the rest. Here are some bridesmaid proposal ideas and gifts to make your moment extra special.

Use a piece of artwork

Why not use a piece of personalised art as your bridesmaid proposal gift? Art is subjective, which means the ball is in your court. Some might prefer using a simple print to pop the question, whereas others may opt for a personalised illustration. 

Not up to the job yourself? There are endless creators and artists on Etsy and social media, each with their own style. You could use part of the wedding budget to commission a personalised artwork as part of your bridesmaid proposal. 

Say it will baked goods

Edible bridesmaid proposal gifts? What could be better? Whether you choose a cake or tray bake, you can’t go wrong with baked goods when delivering special news. How you deliver the message is up to you. You could hand-deliver the goods to their door or surprise your bridesmaids during a get-together. 

Cookery websites such as Good Food are full to the brim with tasty recipes you can adapt – think cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, gingerbread, blondies, and more. This is a great excuse to head down the baking aisle in your local supermarket and go wild with decorative toppings, from sprinkles to coloured icing.

Create video message

A great hack, particularly for anyone with bridesmaids who live further afield, is a video recording. This allows you to be creative and sentimental in one go. If you're confident in your editing skills and can use some helping hands, you can really go to town with props galore and creative filming angles.

Keep the result private or opt for a more public approach by replicating and hopping onto a social media trend. The latter is becoming increasingly popular in the wedding space, and it can be a fun way to get your circle hyped for the wedding. Trends move quickly, so have a scroll on a range of platforms to check out the latest inspiration.

Buy a gift they can wear on the day

Why not tap into the tradition of buying your bridesmaids a gift and integrate this into your proposal? Many brides buy a piece of jewellery for their bridesmaids or maids of honour to wear on the day.

You might choose a cohesive design across the board or personalise your choice for each individual. Go for a gemstone, sterling silver, or even a special diamond piece, which could be saved for your maid of honour. A bridesmaid proposal gift is a natural thing to add into the mix when asking your nearest and dearest to be your bridesmaids. 

Make a memory box

 Your wedding is the perfect time to reflect and let others know that you cherish the love and support they've shown you. When coming up with bridesmaid proposal ideas, you could showcase the special memories you have with the recipients by compiling a bridesmaid proposal memory box that’s personal to them.

Take time to print out a few photos and compile any other memorabilia from the times you’ve had together. It could include anything from trinkets that remind you of a holiday you've been on to old tickets from a show or gig you've attended. Top it off with a handwritten note or card. Prepare for tears and plenty of hugs!

Seek help from F.Hinds

If you decide to include a piece of jewellery in your bridesmaid proposal, we recommend checking our selection online. Alternatively, visit us in-store to get advice from our experts. They can help you match your colour scheme, for example, or make recommendations based on your budget.

Whatever you decide to choose as your bridesmaid proposal gift, you can take comfort in our membership with the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). This means we meet ethical and socially responsible standards within the industry.