Bride Proposal: How to Diy Will You Be My Bridesmaid Cards

A bridesmaid proposal card is more than just a piece of paper, it also conveys your mood to the bridesmaid-to-be. A beautifully crafted card not only makes it easier for her to say YES, but it also adds art to the wedding. Let’s look at the many wedding styles and how to DIY a complete bridesmaid proposal card for each style.

What Are Bridesmaid Proposal Cards?

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A bridesmaid proposal card is a special card that a bride-to-be gives to her friends or family members to ask them to be her bridesmaids or bridesmaids-to-be in her upcoming wedding.

The cards typically include a sincerely message from the bride, expressing her desire to have the recipient as a bridesmaid and sharing her excitement for the wedding.

What Needs to Be Included in a Bridesmaid Card?

Typically, bridesmaid cards should have the following crucial components:

• Use polite language to invite bridesmaids to the wedding.
• You can also share memories or special moments between you and your bridesmaids.
• Write down the date and time of the wedding.
• Provide the location where the wedding will take place, including the address and necessary directions.
• If you have special color or dress requirements for your wedding, you can mention that on the card.
• Provide your contact information.
• The card can be given with other gifts, such as small gifts, jewelry, and chocolates.
• Invite the bridesmaid to RSVP to let you know if she can attend the wedding so you can arrange seating and food.
• Multiple replying methods, such as email, phone, or mailed reply.

Things to Note about Bridesmaid Cards

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• Choose the style and design of your bridesmaid cards to coordinate with the theme and style of your wedding to ensure consistency.
• Consider budget and time when making bridesmaid cards to ensure you don’t overspend.

Materials Needed for DIY Bridesmaid Cards

4*6 inch paper jam or 8*6 inch watercolor paper
Scrapbook paper (8.2 inches x 8.2 inches)
Scissors
Glue or double-sided tape
Colored pencils
Picture or illustration (optional)
Decorative supplies such as ribbons, stickers, jewelry, etc. (optional)
Photos of the bridesmaids and you (optional)

16 Bridesmaid Card Ideas

Depending on the theme and style of the wedding, every wedding has a unique vibe, and here are some suggestions for different types of bridesmaid cards to suit a variety of wedding themes:

Idea 1: How to Make Bridesmaid Scratch-Off Cards

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It is a surface similar to a scratch card, covered with an opaque coating. Using a coin or fingernail, scrape away the surface coating to reveal the invitation hidden beneath, increasing the creativity and entertainment of your wedding. Make it as follows:

1. Print a photo (3*3 inches) of you and your bridesmaid-to-be and paste it onto card stock.
2. Draw a 2.5-inch circle on cardstock as the scratch-off base, with the circle drawn as a dotted line, and cut out the same size on the back of the scratch-off sticker.
3. Where you want to make a scratch card, write - Will you be my bridesmaid?
4. Peel off the backing of the sticker and place it on the card, matching the edge with the dotted line.

Idea 2: Wedding Watercolor Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Take the prepared watercolor paper (8 * 6 inch size) and fold the paper using a bone folder.
2. In the same palette, mix and adjust different colors to get the color you want to facilitate your subsequent painting and get a beautiful appearance.
3. Use a brush or watercolor pen to paint flowers, and leaves watercolor patterns, to add a watercolor border or background.
4. When it is basically dry, if you feel it is not clear, you can outline the lines with a pencil to make them brighter.

Idea 3: Garden Wedding Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Add a romantic wedding title or subtitle - Appointment in Garden Wonderland.
2. Draw a picture background of an exquisite garden on a 4.5*6.25-inch card, plus flowers, birds, trees, and butterflies, as if it were an invitation to a garden party.
3. Use romantic matching light blue or green fonts.

Idea 4: Literary-Themed Wedding Bridesmaid Cards

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1. If your wedding is a literary party, on the front of the card, use the cover of a book that you and your bridesmaid-to-be like or a scene from a famous book.
2. Decide on the theme or title of the invitation, Literary Appointment Wedding.
3. Use a literary calligraphy style font to write the title.
4. Add some bookmark pictures or some small decorations related to the book name on the cover or inside pages of the card.

Idea 5: Three-dimensional Heart Shape Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Use 8*6 inch card stock and fold it from the middle.
2. Use the red color of card stock and draw a heart shape on the cardboard with a pencil. Use scissors to cut along the outline of the heart shape.
3. Make more heart shapes that are similar but different sizes.
4. Use scissors to carefully cut out small incisions on the outer edge of the heart shape. Do not cut off the entire heart shape, just leave a small hole.
5. Fold multiple hearts along the cuts you just made, then place the hearts in the center of the inside page of the card.
6. Make sure that part of the heart is on the inside of the card and the other part hangs out from the front of the card to create a three-dimensional effect.

Idea 6: Travel-Themed Wedding Bridesmaid Cards

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If you love traveling and plan to create a travel-themed wedding party, then the bridesmaid cards could also be in this theme:

1. On the front of the card, use a picture or illustration of a map or globe to decorate the card.
2. Use dark blue and gold fonts to emphasize the travel theme.
3. You can draw some small travel-related decorations on the cover of the card, such as small airplanes, suitcases, or small stars.

Idea 7: Dreamy Colors Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Use printed or colored paper in dreamy pink and blue colors to decorate the card.
2. If you have time, use colored pens to add some cloud and rainbow patterns.
3. Use pink handwritten fonts or fonts with curves to write contents.
4. Add some sequins, jewelry stickers, or other dreamy decorations to the cover or inner pages of the card.

Idea 8: Forest Green Wedding Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Use colored pencils or watercolor pens to draw some natural elements, trees, forest scenes, small animals, etc. on the card.
2. The theme used: Adventure in the Forest Wedding.
3. Use natural-looking fonts, handwritten light black or green fonts.
4. Add some small branches, leaves, flowers, etc. to the cover or inner pages of the card.

Idea 9: Fantasy Wedding Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Use dark cardboard, fantasy illustrations, a starry sky, a magic forest, a mysterious castle, or mysterious patterns to decorate the card.
2. Decide on a theme or title used for the invitation: Mysterious Wedding Appointment.
3. Written in thick black font.
4. Use colored pencils or watercolor pens to add some small magic symbols or crystal balls.
5. Add some small moon or sun icons to the bridesmaid card.

Idea 10: Gold Foil Wedding Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Using the foil size that matches the card, place gold foil on the front of the card.
2. Use a carving knife or gold foil carving knife to carefully score the foil to create delicate patterns, text, or decorations.
3. Decide on a theme or title: Bridesmaids' Gold Date.
4. Use black or dark fonts to highlight the effect of gold or silver foil.
5. Use colored pencils to add some stars, hearts, or line patterns.

Idea 11: Shared Photo Memory Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Choose a set of landscape photos that evoke memories you had together.
2. Use colored pencils to draw some little cartoon stories about your experiences with your bridesmaids.
3. The inner pages for writing use a pure blue background color and white fonts to write the title and content.
4. You can use the edge tearing tool to tear the edges of the card into irregular shapes to increase the natural feel.

Idea 12: Vintage Funny Bridesmaid Proposal Cards

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1. Use retro-style funny decorative items, such as hearts, or laughing ornaments.
2. The theme or title of the invitation: Spend a happy day with me.
3. Use a dark brown font that matches the retro style to write the title.
4. Use a brush to add some textured retro background.

Idea 13: Rustic Wedding Camera Bridesmaid Cards

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If you are having a retro wedding and plan to use a camera to capture the beautiful wedding memories with the bride, this bridesmaid card will be very attractive to prospective bridesmaids:

1. On the front of the card, add a picture or illustration of a retro camera.
2. Theme or title of the invitation: Capture the beautiful moments of the wedding with your camera.
3. Use a dark black font with a retro feel to write the title.
4. You can also add some meaningful photos of your time together.

Idea 14: Peacock Green Wedding Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Use white cardboard with simple peacock green lines
2. A theme or title for the invitation: Elegant Peacock Appointment.
3. Use an elegant square font to write the title.
4. Use a peacock green ribbon in the same color as the pattern and add a small ribbon bow to add a touch of elegance.

Idea 15: Barn Wedding Bridesmaid Cards

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Use barn and country-themed straw elements to create patterns, add cute bows and barn graphics, and attach them to the card using glue or double-sided tape.
Use an irregular romantic dark green font with a rustic feel for the title.
Add a title or theme: Barn Wedding Invitation.

Idea 16: Country Wedding Bridesmaid Cards

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1. Decorate the card with rustic-style decorative stickers, add twine as 2. decoration, and wrap a circle around the envelope.
3. A theme or title for the invitation: Romantic Country Wedding.
4. Use a light brown romantic font with a retro feel to write the title.
5. Add a vintage floral pattern.

How to Make Sure Your Bridesmaids Reply to Your Proposal

To ensure your bridesmaids RSVP to your wedding invitation, take the following steps:

• If you don't hear back from your bridesmaid by the scheduled date, take the initiative and ask her if she can attend the wedding.
• Once you hear back from your bridesmaid, whether she says yes or not, respond promptly to confirm her decision.
• If the distance is far, try to assist them in attending the wedding, you can provide accommodation information or transportation suggestions.
• Create some interactive parts in your bridesmaid cards, such as a fill-in-the-blank response: I will attend or I will not attend.
• If there are reply cards in the envelope, you can also provide a small envelope so that the bridesmaid can put the RSVP card in and mail it back to you.

Bridesmaid Card Writing Template

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Card Cover

Dear Amanda:
Can you be a bridesmaid at my wedding?

Inside Pages

Dear Amanda:

I can't imagine my big moment at the wedding without you. You have been my friend, my supporter, and my confidant and I feel so lucky to share this special day with you.

The wedding will be held on 10/7/2024 at Briarcliff and I sincerely invite you to celebrate this special occasion with us. Please let me know before 10/1/2024 if you can join us for the celebration.

I look forward to sharing this wonderful moment with you and thank you again for your continued friendship and support.

love and gratitude
Jessica

FAQ

How to Ask Someone to Be Your Bridesmaid?

Write an inviting message inside the card, personalize the card by addressing it to a specific person, and consider including a small gift or thank you note with the card.

Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

Whether you convey the message with a simple personalized card, or planning a surprise party or outing, there's no shortage of ways to show how much your bridesmaid-to-be means to you.

When Someone Asks You to Be a Bridesmaid?

If someone asks you to be a bridesmaid, it's usually an honor, but don't be too quick to reply in the affirmative. Assess your availability and ability to fulfill the duties associated with the role. If you need to say no, decline politely and respond to the invitation. Express thankfulness.

Should I Agree to Be a Bridesmaid?

Whether you should be a bridesmaid considers your relationship with the bride, your availability, and your willingness to fulfill your duties. Whether you agree or refuse, just reply politely.