Bridesmaid Boxes!

Now that my bridesmaids have all received their boxes, I thought that I would post them on here, in case anyone else is looking for inspiration for a fun way to ask your bridal party.

I have to be honest, in the day and age of Pinterest, I would be lying if I said that I didn't take inspiration from posts on there.  I knew I wanted to ask my girls in a fun way, a way that they wouldn't expect, and that's why I decided on giving them individual boxes.

First step, the actual box.  I purchased mine from Michaels for very little, with the help of coupons.  I had an idea of what size I was looking for, which made the trip easy.   To paint them, my dad suggested that we buy a spray paint primer, and I chose a pretty, off-white paint, to spray on afterwards.

After disassembling every hinge and clasp off of the boxes, and sanding every surface, we were able to prime them.  Interesting color, right?

Once the boxes were pretty, it was time for the fun part... Adding goodies to them!  To make things quick, I will list what I put in each box.

Essie "Sexy Divide" nail polish (Amazon)

Glitter purple nail file (Ulta and Target)

Pink moscato champagne (Target)

Diamond paper weight (Michaels)

Wedding color paint chips (Kelly Moore)

Frame with photo of bridesmaid and I (Michaels and Walgreens)

"Be my bridesmaid?" card for box inner lid (Party City)

"Be my bridesmaid?" RSVP card, enclosed in a scalloped card with fairytale stamp (Party City and Hobby Lobby)

Stamped and addressed envelope for RSVP return

Pink Material to line box (Hobby Lobby)

Having an RSVP for the girls to send back to me was one of the only things I was adamant about having, no matter what other ideas changed.  I got the idea from my cousin, when I was asked to be in her wedding, and sent her back my response.  What a fun keepsake for the bride to have forever, right!? I also thought that it was important to personalize each box with a photo of myself and each person, whether it be an old memory or a new one, just to make it that much more special. 

Here are a few photos from the night I assembled the boxes completely, along with my mom, who was a huge help throughout all of this.  <3

 RSVP Card

RSVP Card

Inner Lid

Once we got to this point, I felt so relieved!  Almost done. :)

The last part of my mission was to deliver each box without them knowing.  The weekend of deliveries happened when I was up north for a short time frame, and we weren't able to complete each one while I was there, so we had to recruit people to help!  Whether it be my dad hiding a box under stuffed animals for one girls return later that day, sneaking it onto one's car seat for them to find, or even a mom keeping it under wraps until her daughter discovered it, each surprise was an absolute success!  It was so satisfying finding out that every person was completely blindsided and excited to be a part of mine and Jacob's special day.  Mission complete. 

I hope that you enjoyed my blog post for today!  Stay tuned to find out what Jacob did to ask the groomsmen. :)

xo Jenna