They’ve been there through tears of joy and tears of sorrow. You’ve laughed until your sides ached and vented about all of life’s roadblocks. Before there was “the one,” they were there. Best friends are an important part of who we are. They understand us to our very core. As you say “yes” to your dress, “I do” at the altar and “cheers” at the reception, who do you envision at your side?
        Your maid/matron(s) of honor and bridesmaids are incredibly important and one of the first elements of your wedding to plan for because, let’s face it, the best part of being a bride-to-be is sharing these moments with your leading ladies. Sure, it’s easy to just call or send them a message asking them to be in your bridal party, but that hardly does your relationships with them justice. You want to create a memorable keepsake that they can hang up proudly and cherish forever as a memento of the bond you share.
        Pinterest has become a breeding ground for wedding ideas galore, with boards dedicated to each and every detail. Places like this can be a great start for brainstorming ways to propose to your bridesmaids, but these ideas are easier to conceptualize than they are to execute. That’s where someone with a creative flair and knack for originality will be especially valuable. Two such artists can be found right here in the pages of Veil Magazine—Debbie Pape of Paper Envy and Ellen Albertson of Paper Pleasers!
        Professional artisans will create a unique design and custom concept to fit your wedding day vision, while infusing the charm of each of your beautiful bridesmaids into every proposal. “They’ve been with you through thick and thin and now you’re ready to make it official, with your bridesmaids that is!” Ellen elates. “Their anticipation will surge when opening your perfectly personalized and beautifully handcrafted proposal.”
        Having a theme and color scheme sets the tone for the entire wedding, and it can also be something to incorporate into your bridesmaid proposals as a way to give them a sneak peek of what’s to come. You don’t need to have all of the details figured out yet, but if you have some visions in mind this is the chance to see them unfold. Get ready to have some fun with your memory-making maven!
        Aside from the design itself is the personal message on each one. Ideas for this range from a catchy poem to a heartfelt message, and there are a whole host of options in terms of what to say and how to say it. Ellen and Debbie both have an array of examples they can show you beyond what you may read about in your own research. The best advice to keep in mind as you think of what to say is to keep it intimate; something for just the two of you. “Love is in the details,” Debbie says.
        As you plan where your proposal(s) will take place, consider bringing all of your girls together at once. It’s a chance for them all to meet, if they haven’t already, and bond over their shared excitement for your wedding. If something more private is what you want most, nothing is more heartfelt than that one-on-one moment where you tell them just how much they mean to you.
        This is a time to truly treasure with your husband-to-be, but it’s also a time to bond with your ladies. They are no doubt just as excited, if not more, about your big day. They clearly mean a lot to you, so take the time to plan a bridesmaid proposal they can treasure forever as a reminder of your bond and a symbol of your deep affection for one another.

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