As a bride, your bridesmaids and maid of honor are often your biggest cheerleaders leading up to the big moment and on the wedding day itself. So itâs only fitting to find a way to ask them to be part of your wedding day in a fun, heartwarming way. Thatâs where bridesmaid proposal cards come in.Â
Consider this your go-to guide for bridesmaid proposal cards. Weâll talk about what they are and when to send them, plus share some fun themes and ideas on how to actually pop the question.Â
What Is a Bridesmaid Proposal Card?
Also known as a bridesmaid invitation, a bridesmaid proposal card is something you write and give to someone to ask them to be your bridesmaid. It can be a short handwritten note, a homemade card, or a personalized online card.Â
Bridesmaid proposal cards often have a theme that matches the wedding invitation suite (including save the dates and thank you cards). For example, the design might have pretty pastels or follow a fall wedding theme.Â
While you can send a proposal card to your bridal party, it doesnât have to stop there. Feel free to âproposeâ to other members of your wedding party too â like your maid of honor or matron of honor, groomsmen, flower girl, and ring bearer. You can tailor each proposal card so it fits the role you want your bestie or other loved one to play.Â
When to Send Your Bridesmaid Proposal Cards
You can send your bridesmaid invitations at any time, but we recommend giving your future bridesmaids plenty of notice â especially if youâre planning a destination wedding.Â
Aim to send out your bridesmaid and maid of honor proposal cards between a year and six months ahead of the big day. Asking them early means you can share your excitement sooner, and everyone has plenty of time to plan. After all, your wedding party wonât just be there on your wedding day, but theyâll also be there to help plan the wedding shower or bridal shower, bachelorette party, and all those fun moments ahead of the big day.
If youâre getting married on short notice, donât panic. Ask your loved ones to get involved with your ceremony as soon as you can, and ask them to be your bridesmaid in person if thatâs the quickest route.Â
Creative Themes for Your Bridesmaid Invitations
Asking someone to be your bridesmaid is a big moment. To make the moment even more fun, consider a creative theme for your bridesmaid or maid of honor cards. You can also include a bridesmaid proposal gift.
Here, weâre sharing some of our favorite themes along with a matching design from our collection of digital invites and cards. With just a few clicks, you can easily customize any design and transform it from a party invitation into a bridesmaid proposal card.Â
Delicate Watercolors
Design: Stacey Meacham Design, LLC
Customizable Design: Watercolor Emblem Invitation
A popular theme for bridal party cards is watercolors. Combine the soft, delicate designs with a pastel color palette and you have a beautiful backdrop for your bridesmaid proposal cards. Choose a design like the one above, or if youâre feeling creative, try the DIY route and learn how to watercolor your own cards.Â
Rose Gold
Design: Annie Montgomery Design
Customizable Design: Royal Scallop Invitation
Soft pinks and rose golds remain a favorite for bridal showers and weddings, and theyâre also perfect for your bridesmaid proposal cards. Look for designs with a gold foil effect to really make them pop. For this design, you can easily replace the details with âWill you be my maid of honor?â
Pretty Florals
Customizable Design: Garden Whimsy Invitation
Another classic wedding theme is florals. You canât go wrong with a gorgeous floral illustration, and there are so many options in both timeless and more contemporary styles. Choose a color scheme that you love, or keep an eye out for a card that features your favorite flowers.Â
Gemstones
Design: Snow + Ivy
Customizable Design: Colorful Gem Invitation
For a unique motif, try a gemstone-inspired note to pop the question. Whatâs great about the gemstone theme is you can take inspiration either from the deep, rich hues of stones or the geometric shape of them instead. Personalize this design into your own modern bridesmaid invitation and choose from four distinct colorways.Â
Walkinâ Down the Aisle
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Customizable Design: Bach Boots Invitation
Your bridesmaids will be right there as you walk down the aisle, so why not take the proper âstepsâ with this delightful design? With just a few simple changes, youâll have a funny bridesmaid proposal card thatâll show your besties how much you want them by your side.Â
All About the Dress
Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery
Customizable Design: Bridal Gown Invitation
For something understated yet beautiful, look for a design that features a wedding dress or bridesmaid dress. This classic bridesmaid proposal card works well for a traditional wedding but it can suit quirky wedding themes just as well.Â
What to Write Inside Your Bridesmaid Proposal Cards
Many bridesmaid proposal cards will be blank inside, which means thereâs plenty of space to craft your own message. While this is exciting for some, for others, it can be daunting.
To help you out, here are some of our favorite ways to ask someone to be your bridesmaid or maid of honor.Â
- Will you be my bridesmaid, [Name]?
- Iâve chosen my [partner/wife/husband], but Iâd love you to be my maid of honor!Â
- The wedding countdown is on. Will you be my right-hand woman?
- Youâve always been my best friend, now itâs time to upgrade you to matron of honor!Â
- Help me say âI doâ to [Name]. Will you be my bridesmaid?Â
- Itâs always an honor to spend time with you. Will you be my maid of honor?Â
- I canât wait to celebrate this special moment with all my besties by my side. Will you do me the honor of being my bridesmaid?Â
- Be my bridesmaid, [Name]? Please say yes!
- I canât imagine my wedding day without you. Will you be my bridesmaid?Â
Take inspiration from these phrases to come up with a proposal message that suits your relationship, style, and tone. Depending on how much you want to write, you could add in a few lines about how thrilled you are, what youâre most looking forward to, or how you imagine spending your pre-wedding time together.Â
Delight Your Wedding Party with Beautiful Bridesmaid Proposal Cards
Use this guide to help you plan, write, and send stunning bridesmaid proposal cards to the people you want next to you on your special day. Your intended bridesmaids will be so excited to be asked â especially with such a thoughtful card.Â
Greenvelopeâs digital card templates allow you to change fonts, layouts, photos, and color options, so you can send a creatively customized card to your loved ones by email or text â wherever they are. Browse through our engagement party invites to find a design you love, then adjust the colors and text to transform it into a beautiful bridesmaid proposal card. Whatever you choose, itâs sure to be a wonderful start to your dream day.