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Host a girls’ night at your pad and present each of your prospective ’maids with these fun custom wine bottles, featuring a cute pic of the two of you. Photograph by myownlabels.com
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An especially great option for out-of-town friends. Try getting crafty with it by creating DIY custom cards and modeling each paper doll after a different bridesmaid. Photograph by OnceWed.com
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Are you the type who lovingly saves every movie stub, concert ticket, and photo from all the good times you’ve had together? Put your pack-rat ways to good use and create a moving memory box that showcases your friendship through the years. Photograph by Rinse. Repeat.
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Or gift your gals with everything they’ll need to put up with you throughout the wedding planning—yes, including a corkscrew. Photograph by Studio 11
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Who says a practical present can’t also be stylish? These elegant hangers will keep their (tasteful, natch) bridesmaid ensembles organized on the big day. Photograph by Einspanner
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Brides, don’t forget to make sure your pint-size attendant is included in the fun, too! Try “proposing” to your flower girl with a Ring Pop, so she’ll feel like one of the big girls. Photograph by Old Time Candy
![Example available at http://joshandwhitneywedding.blogspot.com/2010/09/please-say-i-do.html](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/standard_2012-02-10-Bridesmaids-08.jpg)
And if none of these ideas seem to quite fit (or you’re on a tight budget), you can never go wrong with a to-the-point, heartfelt list of the top ten reasons your future ’maids should say yes. Photograph by