Proposing to your bridesmaids....

These days asking a friend to be in your wedding could be done in so many ways.  It could be short and sweet and done in person or for those creative souls it could be cute and crafty to add that special touch.  It really is a an honor to be asked to be a bridesmaid and regardless of the way it is asked the sentiment is still the same.  But here are some cute ideas I came across in my daily wedding stalking. 




Buy each girl a copy of "The Bridesmaid Guide" and present it to her when you ask.

Buy here

Ask your girls out to lunch (has to be a Chinese Restaurant to work) and after dinner present your ladies with a customized fortune cookie asking them to be a bridesmaid.

Obviously this is not a bridesmaid cookie but you get the idea.  Buy custom fortune cookies here

A simple card is a great way to express the significance of your friendship, to share special memories and to let them know that you would be honored for them to stand by your side on your wedding day.  They have so many bridesmaid cards out there these days but etsy of course is my favorite:

Buy here

Another cookie idea.... Couture Bridesmaid dress cookie

Buy here or here.

Hand deliver a reasonably priced bouquet to each girl with a sticker on the vase asking them to be a bridesmaid:

 Little vases like this can 

be purchased from the 

dollar store as well as the                                                   Buy Stickers here

ribbon and daisies are an 

easy affordable flower to 

work with.

This is a very affordable and classy way to ask your special ladies:

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Bridesmaids deserve a little diamond love too!!

This cute paperweight proposal can be found here

How about proposing to each girl with a RING POP!!!

Some Spring Wedding Cheer on a Rainy Day

The spring and summer seasons are the perfect time to celebrate a wedding and that is why the season is bursting with blushing brides.  Today I just want to fill my head with some Spring Wedding delight and I shall do just that:

 

 

Spring time provides an abundance of flowers in season.  Tulips, irises, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths are the most popular springtime blooms. Summer brings in calla lilies, dendrobium orchids, dahlias, daisies and chrysanthemums. By choosing in-season flowers, you’ll be saving money and will find them with ease! Don’t forget to add tall bear grass, grape leaves, or eucalyptus foliage to give your arrangements some texture and fullness. 

 Outdoor venues like gardens, meadows, farm lands and lake settings make for a beautiful natural backdrop for beautiful Spring ceremonies and receptions.

 

Choosing a “fruit” detail is a popular choice for spring and summer weddings. Strawberries, blueberries, apricots, pineapples, cherries, nectarines, watermelon, and mangoes are great for color, flavor and inspiration. Create a logo with the fruit which can be used on all of your wedding stationery. Use fruity colors to help you choose bridesmaids’ dresses and groomsmen cummerbunds. Combine fruits of the same color in clear glass bowls or vases for a fresh and easy centerpiece, or place a variety in a basket. Grill fruits with meats or fish and infuse nectars in cocktails to carry the fruit theme throughout your menu.

For fruit themed weddings, send guests home with mini jars of preserves or a fruit flavor tea bag. This has become very popular for a Spring fling wedding especially for an outdoor wedding. 

                                                                Paisley

 

 Polka dot

 

 

Gingham

 Bold colors are a big hit for Spring & Summer wedding. Choose fresh, vibrant colors that displays your personality. Incorporate playful patterns like paisley, miniature polka dots, gingham, and of course floral, into a wedding gown sash, groomsmen handkerchiefs, bridesmaids’ dresses, or even the ring bearer pillow.

Though traditional fabrics are acceptable for any season, fabrics like Italian cotton, silk tricotine, silk chiffon, and linens are perfect for spring and summer. 

Jewelry trends for the Spring season should be lightweight. Vine, filigree pieces are very popular for the season.

Idea's from http://blogs.wishpot.com/wedding/2008/05/2008-spring-sum.html