How Did You Ask Your Bridal Party?

When I texted a picture of my ring--all but two texted me back "I get to pick out my dress!" So I didn't really have to ask. The other two were my sister in laws so I asked when they called to congratulate.

I wrote each of them a letter and sent in via snail-mail. They all called to confirm and all of them said they cried at the letters and loved them. I did that because they are all OOState. I don't think there is a wrong way to ask, unless you are on a mushroom trip and won't remember asking

I asked mine via text message. I didn't feel like coming up with an elaborate plan.

All four of my BMs live in different states so I made them a card that said, "So and So, will you please help be tie the knot...." (open the card) "By giving me the pleasure of being my Bridesmaid?" I included a little sterling silver ring that looked like a knot on top. They all loved them.

I put the typical rhinestone "Bridesmaid" and "Maid of Honor" tanks in a small shirt box that I wrapped in white wedding wrapping paper, on the outside I used black glitter letters to write "Will you be my...?" and when they opened it there was the tank.

For my Man of Honor I have the intention of making him a more 'manly' shirt, I got one of those fake tux tees and planned to use the iron on letters to put "Man of Honor" on the upper back part of the shirt, kinda like a Jersey, but I'm still not loving that idea. I've been considering buying his favorite liquor and doing a custom label on the outside to 'formally' ask him. In the meantime I pretty much just told him he was being my Man of Honor lol!

I emailed everyone an evite saying "will you be my bridesmaid"

I just asked them. I'm not a mushy person in the least so I was straightforward.

I did the same as FutureMrsHagan. I was too excited to think straight!

We called ours. I always get nervous about the fancy cards, etc., because they so often seem to be followed by a bride that expects the BP to do a lot, and a bridal party that thinks their only job is to show up on the day. I'd rather discuss expectations early, so that there is a clear understanding before the person accepts.

I did this!! DIY it's like I popped the question

I got these cute puzzles made up. They arrived in little boxes apart and the girls put them together to spell out the message They loved them.

Wow some of you ladies went all out which is awesome! I just called and asked. After they said yes I sent them all a thank you card for agreeing to be in the wedding and for the efforts they will put forward over the year.

I made each a card with a picture of myself and that girl, then wrote, "couldn't imagine this day without you. be my bridesmaid/ maid of honor"

I texted them. I asked them months ago, when I knew he had the ring. When he proposed, I just texted that he did it. We're all older and I'm the last to get married, so the cutesy things wouldn't have been cute.

I had a meeting at a restaurant and then I presented them with a suitcase (cutsey small vintage looking) of different things that they will need during this year... a tiara (of course), makeup from Ulta, a tutu for Key West,... I just filled it with random fun stuff. I also had a card asking them to be my maid.

Sorry this keeps posting.

Ugh... posted again. I was impatient and kept hitting enter. sorry

Some more pics. It was so much fun to see their faces. They loved and I love them!

I made them hangers with their names (for their dresses) and asked them at our engagement party.

I called them and asked. I actually didn't know about this trend of cards and stuff, until I came on WW!