Poems to use to ask Bridesmaids and MOH to be in the wedding....

hollylindberg85

Sooooooo I just got engaged on Tuesday, August 24!!!!! Although we have already picked a date and some major details (prior to the engagement- we have been together for 4 years), I still need to formally ask my bridesmaids and MOH to be in the wedding. I wanted to put together a little themed card that asks them in a poetic fashion. Trouble is, I am NOT a poet in any way, shape or form. Any suggestions out there? We are getting married in the fall so I intend on creating these cards in a harvest/fall fashion to match the weddings theme. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

tldh

My opinion - just ask them.  I've always though anything more than just a verbal request is a little precious.

Many people's opinion - you are not getting married for another 14 1/2 months.  This is waaaay too early to be picking a bridal party.  Read some posts on the WP and M&M board and you'll see why.

aerinpegadrak

If you're not a very poetic person, a poem isn't exactly an authentic, genuine, and heartfelt way to ask them.

lilianne22

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[QUOTE]<strong>My opinion - just ask them</strong>.  I've always though anything more than just a verbal request is a little precious. <strong>Many people's opinion - you are not getting married for another 14 1/2 months.  This is waaaay too early to be picking a bridal party.</strong>  Read some posts on the WP and M&M board and you'll see why.
Posted by tldh[/QUOTE]

This.

hollylindberg85

I may not be able to write a poem, but I am quite crafty so this is why I chose to formally ask my bridal party in this fashion. The women that I am asking to be in this wedding are women I have known for 10+ years and half of them are family. The selections won't be changing. Thank you all for your positive feedback. 

mareah2

thought you could use an actual suggestion. while it's not a poem, I thought it was a cute way to ask.
"you've been such a wonderful friend and an important part of my life.. will you do me the honor of being my...."
hope that helps

MyWedding13

Ok, I think you should wait until around your ten month mark to ask them, because this is way to early. Secondly, I used poems to ask my bridesmaids and it was a big pain in the butt because of scheduling issues. But, if you decide to use a poem anyway....try google. I googled poems to get ideas and then wrote my own around it! I did something like: On June fifth, I will be a bride, and it would mean so much to have you by my side....would you be my bridesmaid/moh/etc...

hollylindberg85

Thank you to the ladies who have been so helpful! 

Babycakes SE

It is too early to ask... however to answer your question :op

The day, The dress
The Bride, The Groom
The joy and tears will all come soon

Confessing true love to my husband-to-be
with family and friends all watching me.
Pray the sun will be shining down
and that I will fit into my gown

Now there is just one more thing that is left to be
and that is to have you standing with me...

Will you be a bridesmaid, ___________?

hollylindberg85

Babycakes- that is awesome! Thank you! I can definitely work with something along those lines. I won't be asking them quite yet, but I do want to get supplies and plan ahead. I am starting my student teaching this fall so my life as I know it is over. That's why I am being so "type A" about getting things done sooner than later. If I have the supplies on hand and ready to go, it will make it easy for me to make them when I find a free moment. I'm just a planner...