Share: Special things you did for or to ask your Bridal Party

tpeach · February 2010

It seems that many brides are doing elaborate things to ask their nearest and dearest to be their bridesmaids. I really didn't do more then just ask, so next weekend I am planning a get-together with my girls to go bowling. That way, I can introduce them all to eachother and just have an excuse to go see them all and have a friendly competition.

I was wondering what all of you did that was special for your bridesmaids, be it taking them out to dinner to putting together or giving them a little gift to say "be part of my wedding". Please Share.

bablingbrooke · February 2010

Took them out for margaritas after BM dress shopping?

We're all OOT from each other so we didn't get a chance to see each other until BM dress shopping, which was the only time before the wedding we were all in town together.

Bowling sounds fun.

trix1223 · February 2010

Many of the regs here just called on the phone and asked. As brooke so wisely said a while ago, not everything for your wedding has to be a production.

I am personally a fan of the call her on the phone and ask or if your friend is local, go out for coffee and ask.

The wedding industry, IMO, hypes everything to the nth degree, making people think that they have to make every blessed second of wedding planning, from proposal to honeymoon a Hallmark moment.

I think it's silly.

banana468 · February 2010

I didn't really "do" anything but I treated them to a few things here and there over the course of wedding planning.

And my parents were awesome on my wedding day and they made a pancake breakfast for everyone!

MeaghanandMichael · February 2010

When we went dress shopping my mom and I took them all to lunch.

I also had a bridesmaid brunch on the morning of the wedding rehearsal to thank them and give them their gifts. PIB.

aerinpegadrak · February 2010

I just asked. I didn't even ask my sisters, in our family it was simply understood that they'd be bridesmaids.

Most of mine are OOT, but I'm looking forward to us all getting ready together. I'm bringing in (and paying for) a stylist so we can all hang around, relax, maybe drink girly drinks together. It'll be really nice. It looks like FI might be going golfing with his brother and uncle the day after the wedding, so we'll probably plan some girl time while they're off doing that.

mbcdefg · February 2010

I just asked my sister when we were visiting our parents. I asked my other friend when we were eating at a diner together (although I pretty much hinted at it when I showed hermy ring), and I think I may have picked up the bill for the food.

My sister and friend already know each other, but if they didn't I don't think I would have done a get-together. They asked for each other's e-mail addresses, though, so I gave those out, and I'm sure they could've found each other on Facebook if I didn't do that.

katanne9 · February 2010

To ask them I sent them packages on Valentine's day with oversized Hershey's Kisses. I replaced the little tag that comes out with one that said "Will you be my bridesmaid" Pics in bio.

For our rehearsal day, we're having an early rehearsal and a luncheon. Then the rest of the day we're renting jet skis and having a big BBQ/day on the lake. 8/10 members of our BP are from out of state, so they won't have any place to go or plans, so we want to make it a fun weekend for them.

CTGirl30 · February 2010

My BMs all know each other - we've been friends for over 15 years now. I asked each individually...

I didn't throw any extra "yeah you're all in the wedding party" festivities. It was special enough to know each girl said yes and I'm excited, they're happy enough, all is good.

Not everything has to be a production. :-)

AdeleDazeem · February 2010

For what it's worth, I was asked by a card in the mail to be my good friend's maid of honor. I was actually a little let down. It seemed a bit impersonal to me.

I realize you might want to do something nice, but maybe ask them over the phone or in person, then thank them with a little something special (a letter, cookies, a nice lunch, etc...)

[Deleted User] · February 2010

I just asked. I only have a MOH, so I'm getting her a gift for the wedding of these little toy horses we used to play with as kids. We saw them at the mall a few weeks ago and she was so excited but couldn't afford any, so I thought it would be cute to get her a set or two.

Other than that, no special dinners or anything. I paid for her dress and told her not to bother with a shower or bach party when she asked, so I figure that's enough.

mags0607 · February 2010

I just asked mine all individually.

Most of them came dress shopping with me in New Orleans, and I got us all a nice suite in the french Quarter and took them out to dinner. None of them had to take time out and drive/fly to do that with me, so I was very appreciative.

For the wedding, my mom is paying for their dresses, and their hotel rooms, so they are very excited about that as well.

suz62984 · February 2010

I asked each BM in person and seperately. My MOH knew ahead of time(9yrs) that she was MOH...since we were 16!

krmabojo · February 2010

I sent flowers to each with a note seeing that all of them do not live at home sicne they are in their last semester of college.

Kmartella4 · February 2010

All of mine are OOT so I simply called them to ask. Two are my sisters, one my cousin, and the other two my bests friends who I grew up with and have known my entire life. When it comes to the actual wedding and festitivties before, more things will be planned when we are all in the same state.

I couldn't imagine anyone else standing up there with me! They know I really appreciate them without giving them gifts for asking.

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