Bridesmaid Proposal Box too cheap?

@muriel thanks for the encouragement

@Leah I love those!! That way its something they can keep!

@Rachel thank you! the holidays is when everyone comes home and its the only time we can think of where everyone would be available. I'm on etsy right now looking at cards! I hold on to things like that too I still have some from when I was like 11 so I hope it holds value for them too

@monique oh noooo. I would be so upset if 3 ppl backed out I'm really thinking hard about my 11

What PP have said and that, although a year to the day is a cute idea, you shouldn't ask them until around February/March. Relationships change and with you wanting 11 people, that's 11 different personalities and relationships. Once you ask someone to be a BM, you can't change your mind.

@Christina yeah I have anxiety about it now. I was thinking everyone loves me so it shouldn't be an issue- in my mind, they would get along because of me. but in reality that can very well NOT be the case then I would have to deal with it at the bridal showers, bachelorette party and wedding and the vibe would be weird. especially since everyone doesn't know one another

This is a start....I like these. It looks fun like my personality. What do you all think of them? I could write a personal letter at the top and date it

My 2 oldest daughter's make up my bridal party and I simply told them for free! I like free.

I have to agree with waiting. We moved after college and aren't as close to our college friends as we used to be. No harm or foul. It's just sometimes life moves in a different direction. The people I would have picked right after college are not the people who are currently in my BP. I have three ladies in my party. This is totally a personal opinion, but I feel like I can actually get quality time in with them. My friends not in the BP are invited to all wedding events, including the Bach. Which is in my opinion, the most fun part anyway.

I made confetti poppers. I did everything diy sometimes it's cheaper. In the box I gave them was the popper, a card, bath salt, and champagne

Here is my maid of honors hers was a little different

@nelsons ... you know what..I have some of those popper things in my cabinet I was going to use them to make a dessert I saw on pinterest. I could put some paper confetti inside of it. you may be on to something! Where did you get those cardboard boxes from? I would have to ship about 4 of them out of state

Ok back to the 11 BM even if I shave the list down my FH will still have 11 ppl so its forcing him to remove his groomsmen out of the picture. whats a happy medium?

Hi, listen we don't listen to these people. Some of these comments annoyed me. Girl this is Your wedding. Ask them as soon as you want. Everyone has a different budget. It's beautiful you have 11 friends and family members to ask. I suggest you make sure everything is in order and not ask for their advice. People as you can see won't always share your vision. They'll discourage you. That's a big party. Focus on all that may come your way. As for the balloons, i think it's sweet, girly and fun. If it's too much, don't do it tho. Make them something. A handmade collage, and a note on why you're asking them. Or go bath and body Works and get the lotion that's 3 for 10, Nail polish, and some candy. Check Walmart and get 11 3.99 shirts and iron on words. Just throwing things out there that may cost less. Since you have a year, give it to them personally. Mail only who you have to. Do personalized videos to send them. you can do so much on a budget. It will work out whatever you do. Don't feel pressured.

It looks like you want something stylish yet personalized. The cards are nice, can you diy? And then add a a favorite picture of you and the person you are asking so that when they open it, the picture falls out? Less messy, more keepsake-y.

Also, be prepared if some of his people or your people say no. Being in BP is a responsibility that not everybody can take on, so think about plan B if you ask all 11 of your girls, they all say yes, and he asks his 11, but only 9 say yes. What will you do then? Or vice versa

@jessica that was really sweet. I def wasnt expecting some of these comments esp with this being my first post LOL Im not going to lie I was discouraged for a sec but it's been some sweet encouragement like yours that makes me feel better

I know alot of people are saying to just ask them which is free and a great option!! But I know it's really fun to ask with a gift, I did so if u want to give them something, because you think it's fun and festive then I'd hunt for something they can keep in the same price range. Like a candle, a card u print for free from pinterest and paint swatches with your wedding colors that are free at Lowes!

@rachel thats one reason I wanted to ask early so i could be prepared if someone said no. If they do say no it wouldnt be any hard feelings, I understand some of them live out of state now and have other obligations/ crazy schedules. I would rather know now than 6 months before the wedding. I truly believe they all will say yes but my head might be in the clouds

Dana ask whenever you want! It sounds like these are all people who have been close to you for a long time and aren't going anywhere!

Your engagement party is xmas eve??? Hell no, that's so inconsiderate!!