When it is my birthday, I always get mushy thinking about how lucky I am to have such wonderful people in my life, and how awesome the next year will be with all of them. My next year (beginning in less than 30 minutes...) will hopefully hold the opportunity to show some people just how important they are.
No matter which way you slice it, we are so excited to be able to recognize the friends and family members that have meant the most to us during our lives, both separately and together, while building to this step in our relationship. I know I speak for both of us when I say we want to take every opportunity to remind them how special they are to us. My first step as a newly engaged lady (maybe tomorrow on my birthday?!)? Hosting a "Bridal Party" Party! (can I start planning yet? can I can I, huh, huh?)
But how do you ask these guys and gals to play such a big role on not only "the day" but all the days leading up to it as well? What way can you explain to them just how important it is to you and your other that they celebrate and be celebrated along with you both? Not going to lie, I've been getting pretty excited thinking about it. With a handful of our Bridal Party members out of town, I know it won't be easy, but I would love for us to ask everyone in person. I think we can do it! I just want them to know from the start how important they are to us. Even if they see it coming, I want to surprise them in some way!. I just can't wait!!
Here are a few of the great things I found on my search for the best proposal strategies for my bridesmaids. I think I've landed on a perfect way to twist a few of these together to do it with my own unique flare. (And remember, it may cost $25 on a website, but with a little time and a lot of glue, I bet you can do it too!) But of course I can't share that on here ... not until it's been done at least! If anyone reading this has suggestions or a story on how they asked/want to ask, I'd love to hear it! :)
District Weddings - Be My Bridesmaid *(if you're a D.C/Baltimore Bride, this website kicks butt!)
I found the most adorable cards for the bridesmaids and groomsmen... so we sent them out and then waited for responses :) I love my ladies.. Right off the bat I couldn't wait to have a "luncheon" to show them how much I appreciated everything they were going to be doing for me! (We didn't do anything for the guys.. WOops!)
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