Stand By Me? Ideas for “proposing” to your wedding party.
By Rena Sweeney, Creative Director, NOW Weddings Magazine & Owner, Alchemy Events Photo (Above): Sarah Alleman Photography (Inset): Courtesy Invitobella
WHEN YOU CONSIDER THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN BY YOUR SIDE THROUGH THICK AND THIN, THESE ARE PROBABLY THE people you want standing by your side as you get married. Selecting wedding party attendants is one of our favorite traditions and we’ve got some fun ideas on how to pop the question to them! A group night out or activity can be a great way to kick off the celebrations. Whether everyone knows each other already or you’d like them to get to know one another more, the options are endless for this.
Feel free to personalize the way you ask your attendants to be with you for your wedding aesthetic or each of their personalities. And remember, attendants gifts don’t all have to be the same. Take some time to search out meaningful gifts that they’ll be able to use beyond the wedding day.
A nice dinner, wine night, escape room or other group event is a fun way to get everyone together and then ask them to stand by your side while you’re all enjoying the evening. If getting together in person isn’t an option, a Zoom get together is a fun option as well and you can always mail a card or gift to everyone ahead of time with instructions to wait to open it until instructed to during the video chat. Either of these options can be paired with a plethora of fun ideas like a proposal box or personalized gifts. Etsy has lots of options and if you’re trying to “support local,” use the search filter to find shops in your area. This way, you can get some cool gifts to ask your attendants to stand with you on your wedding day while also helping support the local economy. You’ll even find attendant “proposal boxes” already made up that can be send out, or you can always gather your favorite ideas and items to create them yourself. This allows for full customization so your box can be traditional or New Orleans-themed or super personalized. Need a few more ideas? Why not include Pralines, or a fun Ring Pop or deck of Tarot cards with a note about it being in the cards that they stand by your side? 44 | N.O.W | NOWWeddingMagazine.com
Bridesmaid Proposal Cards by Invitobella, invitobella.com
