{"id":27678,"date":"2019-04-19T09:30:27","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T14:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=27678"},"modified":"2019-04-19T09:30:27","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T14:30:27","slug":"bridesmaids-proposal-boxes-dessert-for-brunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/bridesmaids-proposal-boxes-dessert-for-brunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Dessert For Brunch Guest Post: Bridesmaids Proposal Box Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_27700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27700\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27700 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DESSERTforBrunch_Photo_Loryn-at-GloFotografia.jpg\" alt=\"Houston blogger- houston bride-to-be - dessert for brunch\" width=\"660\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DESSERTforBrunch_Photo_Loryn-at-GloFotografia.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DESSERTforBrunch_Photo_Loryn-at-GloFotografia-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Glo Fotografia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next in our &#8220;Real Brides: Wedding Planning In Houston&#8221; series, we catch up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/dessert-for-brunch-guest-post-choosing-a-wedding-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real Houston bride<\/a> and blogger Esmeralda of <a href=\"http:\/\/dessertforbrunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dessert for Brunch<\/a>! Today, Esmeralda shares her bridesmaids proposal box ideas.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27706\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27706\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27706 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9440.jpg\" alt=\"Birdesmaids proposal box idea\" width=\"660\" height=\"949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9440-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27706\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Glo Fotografia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Out of all the tasks on my wedding planning to-do list, one I couldn\u2019t wait for was asking my bridesmaids. I truly admire the friendship and bond I have with each bridesmaid and I wanted to express this when asking them to stand next to me on such a memorable day.<\/p>\n<p>Family and friendship are extremely important to me and I could not wait to spoil those closest to me with these customized bridesmaids proposal boxes. To create my \u201cWill You Be My Bridesmaid?\u201d proposal boxes, I chose items that could be personalized and loved by each girl and used from now until our wedding day\u2026 and beyond!<\/p>\n<p>These bridesmaids proposal boxes were so much fun to create! I chose key items that any woman would appreciate. Here are my must-haves for a bridesmaid proposal:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27713\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27713\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27713 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9511.jpg\" alt=\"custom vinyl decal - personalized gift box\" width=\"660\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9511.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9511-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Glo Fotografia | Gift Boxes: Target<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6>Personalized Gift Box<\/h6>\n<p>When creating a bridesmaid proposal box, I wanted to find a box that each girl could use for everyday, whether for storing photos or as a dressing table keepsake. I had a custom metallic rose gold decal made of each girl\u2019s name in calligraphy, to personalize each bridesmaids box. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/market\/vinyl_decal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find a retailer on Etsy<\/a> to order a similar decal design.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27709\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27709\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27709 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9455.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty bridesmaids proposal card by rifle paper company\" width=\"660\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9455.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9455-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Glo Fotografia | Cards: Rifle Paper Co. | Find it at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/berings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bering&#8217;s<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6>Will You Be My Bridesmaid Card<\/h6>\n<p>These pretty floral cards by <a href=\"https:\/\/riflepaperco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rifle Paper Co.<\/a> are just stunning, and are pretty enough for my &#8216;maids to keep. I chose a set of cards for my bridesmaids and an individual card for my maid of honor. Inside, I wrote something from the heart to each girl.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27717\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27717 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9582.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9582.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9582-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Glo Fotografia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27710\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27710\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27710 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9457.jpg\" alt=\"bridesmaids proposal box with bridesmaids DVD\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9457.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9457-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Glo Fotografia | Sleep Mask: Slip |\u00a0 <em>Bridesmaids<\/em> DVD: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bridesmaids-Kristen-Wiig\/dp\/B00466HN7M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6>&#8220;Bridesmaid&#8221; Silk Sleep Mask<\/h6>\n<p>I knew I wanted to include these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slip.com\/products\/sleep-mask-bridesmaid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">silk sleep masks by Slip <\/a>in the bridesmaids box the minute I saw them. They\u2019re 100% pure silk, making them luxurious, plus they\u2019re a great treat to take along for the bachelorette trip, for some cute matching photo opps\u2026 and much-needed shut eye!<\/p>\n<h6><em>Bridesmaids<\/em> Movie DVD<\/h6>\n<p>A hilarious modern classic about the ups and downs of true friendship, it&#8217;s the perfect excuse for a girls&#8217; movie night with your bridal party.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27705\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27705\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27705 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9430.jpg\" alt=\"personalized customizable bridesmaids gift mug by MJ bridal support on etsy\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9430.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9430-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Glo Fotografia\u00a0 | Sparkling Ros\u00e9 Gummy Bears: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarfina.com\/sparkling-rose-bears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sugarfina<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6>Sparkling Ros\u00e9 Gummy Bears<\/h6>\n<p>There was really no question of whether to add these grown-up gummy bears into the bridesmaids proposal box. It was an easy yes! None of the girls had tasted these before and they were a huge hit! I mean\u2026 who can say no to a gummy bear infused with ros\u00e9 wine and dusted in tart sugar crystals? Plus, the cute packaging matched the gift boxes!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27718\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27718\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27718 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9621.jpg\" alt=\"bridesmaids gifts - bridesmaids party\" width=\"660\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9621.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9621-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Glo Fotografia\u00a0 | Bridesmaids Customizable Mug: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/MJsBridalSupport?ref=simple-shop-header-name&amp;listing_id=569808468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MJS Bridal Support on Etsy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6>Customizable Bridesmaids Mug<\/h6>\n<p>This<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/569808468\/custom-portrait-bridesmaid-mugs-bride?ref=shop_home_feat_1&amp;bes=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> personalized bridesmaid&#8217;s mug<\/a> was definitely my favorite gift out of them all! I customized the artwork to look like me and my &#8216;maids. Plus, you can add a quote, tag line, hashtag or inside joke to the back of the mug. I chose \u201cBridesmaid for a day, friend for life.&#8221; Such a sweet and sentimental keepsake for each of my special bridesmaids!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27711\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27711 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9458.jpg\" alt=\"courtage brut rose - sparkling rose wine\" width=\"660\" height=\"990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9458.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/N63A9458-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Glo Fotografia | Brut Ros\u00e9: <a href=\"https:\/\/legrandcourtage.com\/shop\/le-grand-courtage-brut-rose-750ml\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Grande Courtage<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h6>Bottle of Bubbly<\/h6>\n<p>I think it\u2019s important to not just celebrate my engagement, but to also celebrate having my favorite girls saying YES to standing by my side. I finished off each bridesmaid&#8217;s proposal box with a pretty bottle of sparkling French ros\u00e9, of course, because nothing screams \u201cCelebrate!\u201d like popping open a bottle of<a href=\"https:\/\/legrandcourtage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> our favorite go-to wine!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next in our &#8220;Real Brides: Wedding Planning In Houston&#8221; series, we catch up with real Houston bride and blogger Esmeralda of Dessert for Brunch! Today, Esmeralda shares her bridesmaids proposal box ideas. 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