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16 Bridesmaid Proposal Box Gift Ideas for Asking the Big Question
By Emily Huxtable - 26th May 2025
As the wedding planning is in full swing, deciding who you want to join you down the aisle can feel like one of many big preparation steps. Seen as a true privilege for close friends or family to walk with their loved one on the biggest day of their life, becoming a bridesmaid is a cherished moment. If you're struggling to think of some unique and memorable ways to ask your bridesmaids if they want to fulfill their duties, we're on hand to provide some great gift ideas to help kickstart the big question. From simple to overstated, practical to personal, a bridesmaid proposal box is a great place to start. Follow our guide to bridesmaid proposal box fillers to help craft a gift they'll never forget.
What is a bridesmaid proposal box?
A fairly new tradition, bridesmaid proposal boxes provide a simple but emotionally effective way of asking someone “will you be my bridesmaid?”. While some offer a card, a small token, or even nothing but the words themselves, many like to give a selection of gifts to their bridesmaids-to-be, to help build excitement and create a moment to cherish. The possibilities are endless for finding fab things to fill your bridesmaid proposal box with, from small but sentimental pieces like personalised jewellery, to fun, party-starting pieces like customised glasses or mini bottles of booze. No matter how you choose to deliver the big question, we have gift ideas galore to build the best box possible.
What is the best way to present bridesmaid proposal gifts?
As mentioned above, a box is a great way of presenting a host of beautiful bridesmaid gifts. You don't need to be restricted to a cardboard gift box, however, as something a little sturdier and longer-lasting could be ideal for creating a gift they can treasure. If you have a larger budget, consider a wooden box like our Personalised Name Wooden Hamper Box - fully customised with their name printed on the lid - for a great way to organise their gifts and also a handy container for future use.
If your wedding is big on its floral theme or you have a bridesmaid who's mad about blooms, our Personalised Wildflower Hamper Box is the perfect pick. Like our other wooden gift boxes, our talented in-house team will add her name and/or the date of the wedding so it is completely unique to her.
Other great vessels for containing a selection of bridesmaid gifts include:
- A wicker hamper - this is guaranteed to bring a touch of rustic charm to any occasion. Simply nestle your treats and trinkets inside a wicker hamper filled with some tissue paper or shredded card to keep them secure
- A pretty tote bag - ideal for everyday use long after the proposal or the wedding itself, you could bundle your items inside a lovely canvas tote bag to give them one extra accessory gift
- A paper or card gift bag - simple yet timeless, either wrap your gifts or leave them nestled in tissue paper in the bottom of a plain, patterned, or personalised gift bag for a budget-friendly finishing touch
Would a gift hamper be good for a bridesmaid proposal box?
If you're strapped for time or you just don't know where to start with finding the right selection of gifts, a pre-filled gift hamper is a great choice. Our wonderful range of gift hampers feature a wide choice of many different fillings, from adorable accessories to tasty treats.
We even offer a specialised Build Your Own Bridesmaid Gift Hamper for the occasion of popping the question to your dream bride squad. Simply select your box sleeve from a host of pretty patterns, add one or two mini or token gifts - some with options to personalise - and a couple of larger gifts and you've got a great gift packed with pieces you know they'll adore.
Some of our bridesmaid hamper box fillers include:
- Earrings
- Candles
- Bath products
- Tinned cocktails
- Matchbox tokens
- Dried flower posies
- Mini prosecco bottles
- Engraved glassware
- Personalised necklaces
- Personalised bracelets
- Engraved wooden tokens
- Chocolate & sweet snacks
- Personalised compact mirrors
How can I add a message to a bridesmaid proposal box?
Getting the message across is arguably the most important task. Otherwise, your bridal party might not know what they’re saying yes to! Popping a custom card inside their bridesmaid box means you can write a meaningful message for them to read when they open the lid. Our Personalised Foil Dried Flower Greetings Card is a great option for this. With a sweet mini dried flower bouquet fixed to the front, the inside of the card comes blank for you to fill with many words of adoration for your bridesmaid-to-be.
If you want to combine a sweet message with a token they can treasure, consider adding a wooden message token into their box. Our Bridesmaid Gift Hamper comes with the option to add a wooden token inside, engraved by our talented team with your own special message. They can use this as a decorative accessory or keep it in a memory box to remind them of the day they accompanied you down the aisle.
What jewellery can I put inside a bridesmaid proposal box?
If your bridesmaids in question have a penchant for pretty jewellery, gifting them a piece they can wear to remind them of their duties is a great place to start. Whether you gift them a necklace to wear on the day or a pair of earrings they can style how they please, jewellery is great for carrying wonderfully personalised messages full of meaning, and creates a truly thoughtful gift.
If you're planning to gift a piece to each member of your bride tribe, why not go down the ‘friendship jewellery’ route and gift a personalised pendant to each, with their initial hand-stamped front and centre? Our Personalised Disc Charm Initial Necklace is small, subtle, and abundantly sentimental. The dainty style means it can easily be worn on the day without being too obvious.
Looking to kill two birds with one stone and ensure their ears are kitted out to match their dresses on the big day? Choose them a pair of pretty earrings like these Sterling Silver Opal Heart Stud Earrings.
For a pretty piece that doesn't need to be personalised to be treasured, this Star Bead Double Strand Bracelet in Silver is perfect for weddings and other occasions, and provides a great way to allow you and your bridesmaids to match in a traditional friendship fashion. You can even nestle any of these pieces inside a special Bridesmaid Jewellery Box like this Earrings Box, Necklace Box, or Bracelet Box, to ensure they stay safe, secure, and ultra special.
What food or drink gifts could I put inside a bridesmaid box?
A tasty tipple (or two) added to your bridesmaid proposal box can be the perfect way to get the celebrations underway. Gifting your bridesmaid-to-be this 100ml Edmunds Cocktails Lychee Martini is a subtle but sweet way of showing them they're key to your wedding celebrations. Small enough to nestle inside a gift box or hamper, this sweet touch is guaranteed to be appreciated by a bridesmaid who's always ready for a couple of cocktails.
For a bridesmaid renowned for their sweet tooth, why not pop in a scrummy snack or two? Chocolate is known for being ideal for gifting, as it's a real treat many people don't indulge in by themselves. They might even break open the bar right after accepting your proposal, meaning you can all share in a celebratory sweet snack. Tony's has always been a firm favourite of ours, and we're sure that a bar or two would make a fab addition to a bridesmaid proposal box. This Tony's Chocolonely White Chocolate Raspberry Popping Candy Bar is pink, chunky, and packed with punchy popping candy, making it the ideal party starter.
What party pieces are perfect for adding into a bridesmaid box?
The perfect accompaniment to a delicious drink gift is a glass to enjoy it in! Whether you're looking for personalised glassware ideal for the hen do, or you just want to treat them to a special piece of homeware unique to them, a personalised gin, wine, or champagne glass makes the perfect gift. This Bridesmaid Wedding Gin Glass is perfect for filling with your chosen tipple and gives them a wonderful memento of the day you asked her to be your bridesmaid.
If she's a devout gin girl and you want to gift her another little something on the gin theme, why not consider adding in these Rose Quartz Gin Cooling Stones? Ideal for them to use to cool down their beloved gin, or to be shared out with the rest of the bride squad, a small but thoughtful gift that shows you know them so well will always be appreciated.
What beauty gifts are perfect for adding into a bridesmaid box?
Being a bridesmaid is a tough job! Why not treat them to something special to help them relax? After all their work is done and dusted, having some time to unwind won’t go unappreciated. Beauty products are likely to be a big hit for any prospective bridesmaid, but our energising Be Happy Bath Salts, Room Spray, and Rollerball Perfume are great for giving them a pep in their step, before or after the big day.
For something smaller but still incredibly thoughtful, why not consider a luxury manicure product to help them elevate their hands on the day of your wedding? This Himalayan Cedarleaf Hand Cream from Aery is a truly luxurious product that they're not likely to treat themself to. Pop this into their bridesmaid proposal box or hamper and they'll know that your main hope is that they're happy, glowing, and appreciated on the day of your wedding.
What token gifts can I add to a bridesmaid proposal box?
Token gifts are often the easiest way to show love and adoration without spending beyond your budget. If you're limited for ideas on great gifts that don't go overboard, or you have a big team of prospective bridesmaids to buy for, consider small but sweet accessories and trinkets to show them how much they mean to you. A compact is an essential on the day of the wedding, and whether they're helping you with bridal touch-ups between photos, or they just need a makeup check themselves, this Bridesmaid Bow Wedding Compact Mirror is the perfect choice. Featuring a pretty bow motif alongside her ‘bridesmaid’ title, they'll be proud to carry this compact around with them as a memory of your special day for many years to come.
A tiny decorative piece could also be a winner, especially if they're a fan of all things floral. A miniature version of her bridal bouquet is a wonderful way to remind them how much they'll help you out on your big day, and this Friend Tiny Dried Flower Posy comes nestled in a matchbox for easy storage. Continuing on the floral theme, our Enamel Daisy Keyring is the perfect little extra that they can easily attach to their handbag or keys so they've always got a sweet connection to your special day.
If they're constantly playing with their hair, consider gifting them something both pretty and practical, ideal for accessorising either their bridesmaid up-do or their everyday hair. This Tortoiseshell Oval Hair Claw is a timeless accessory for those who love a half up-do. Small, budget-friendly, and easy to nestle into a gift hamper, this hair clip is an ideal add-on gift for any bridesmaid-to-be.
Once your gifts have been selected, a get-together has been arranged, and the tissues are handy, your bridesmaid-to-be will be delighted to accept your offer, no matter what you've gifted them. While words and intentions are more important than material belongings, a few great gifts can go a long way to show them just how special they are to you, and just how important it is that they accompany you on the most special day of your life.
This is just a small selection of the many gift options we offer, explore our Bridesmaid Gifts edit to find something special they can treasure.
