Bridesmaid-ing ain't easy. Besides the actual price of the dress, the parties and the plane tickets, there's the emotional trauma of watching your best friend become a stressed out mess for the greater part of a year. You couldn't be happier for her, but no one would make the argument that this is a relaxing beach vacation.
To thank their best pals for supporting them, brides have begun "proposing" to their favorite ladies with small party favors, customized cards and even tiny bottles of bubbly. The whole thing is very "Pinterest-chic."
Brides-to-be, I know what you're thinking: This is yet another way to spend money and make a fool of yourself on social media. But I believe sentimentality tops flash in this case. You don't have make it rain Benjamin Franklins to make your girlfriends feel flattered.
Instead of purchasing a customized party box, pick up a sparkly card and insert a photo of you both from sixth grade. You know the one. It's the one nobody has seen since you realized those bangs you cut yourself were tragic.
Ready for some bride-spiration? Check out these peppy, happy proposals:
Let's start with basics. A beautiful scripted card is all you really need.
