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“Will You Be My Bridesmaid?”

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on February 9, 2012
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Available at myownlabels.com
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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

DIY instructions available at http://www.oncewed.com/16446/wedding-blog/diy-wedding/diy-bridesmaids-cards/
DIY instructions available at http://www.oncewed.com/16446/wedding-blog/diy-wedding/diy-bridesmaids-cards/

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

DIY instructions available at http://wakeworkrinserepeat.blogspot.com/2011/07/askin-my-maids.html
DIY instructions available at http://wakeworkrinserepeat.blogspot.com/2011/07/askin-my-maids.html

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.

DIY instructions available at http://somethingturquoise.com/2011/10/14/diy-will-you-be-my-bridesmaid/
DIY instructions available at http://somethingturquoise.com/2011/10/14/diy-will-you-be-my-bridesmaid/

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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Available at einspanner.etsy.com

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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Available at oldtimecandy.com

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
Example available at http://joshandwhitneywedding.blogspot.com/2010/09/please-say-i-do.html

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

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