Bridesmaid Boxes: What to Put in Them & How to Make Your Own
Pop that all-important question with these bridesmaid boxes and gift ideas – and guarantee yourself a big fat 'yes!'
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One of the most exciting things about planning a wedding is assigning the bridesmaid and maid of honour roles (if you’re having them, that is) – and one of the best ways to do this is to gift them bridesmaid boxes.
For anyone unfamiliar with the concept, bridesmaid boxes are a way of asking your besties, ‘will you be my bridesmaid?’ by putting together a range of gorgeous gifts into a pretty bag or ‘proposal’ box.
From sweet treats to personalised candles and even bottles of bubbly, you can fill your bridesmaid proposal boxes with pretty much anything you like. You’ll also find plenty of ready-filled options out there, some of which come with accessories designed to assist in their role as bridesmaid (we do love a practical pal!).
It doesn’t matter who your bridesmaids are – whether you’ve had their names scribbled down in the back of your diary since you were together at school (ahem, guilty!) or you’ve spent the last few weeks agonising over who to choose – you’re going to want to make asking them to be your wing-women an unforgettable moment.
Bridesmaid Boxes: 25 Bridesmaid Proposal Boxes & Gift Ideas
Shop our favourite pre-filled bridesmaid boxes or follow the steps further down to create your very own and be inspired by our pick of the best bridesmaid proposal gifts to fill it with. Let the celebrations commence!
- The Best Bridesmaid Boxes
- The Best Gifts to Put in a Bridesmaid Proposal Box
- What To Put in a Bridesmaid Proposal Box?
The Best Bridesmaid Boxes
Popping that all-important question has never been so easy, thanks to these brilliant ready-filled boxes
1. Maid of Honour/Bridesmaid Gift Box – Studio Hop
Bridesmaid boxes are undoubtedly a great way to make your besties feel special, and when you can personalise the gifts inside them, even better!
This box from Studio Hop has a number of customisable gifts, including an eye-catching set of hair slides and a charming knot bangle. You have the option to choose from will you be my bridesmaid boxes or maid of honour boxes and, depending on what you choose, the title will be printed on the socks inside.
Customers are more than satisfied with this gorgeous box, with one five-star review stating, "Quick delivery, beautiful packaging and quality products included. Perfect gift for the bridesmaid to be!"
- Expert Take: This bridesmaid proposal box offers great value for money – it's a great way to gift lots of smaller items without you having to spend a fortune purchasing them individually.
2. Personalised Bridesmaid/Maid of Honour Box – Flawless
Looking for a will you be my bridesmaid box that has all the essentials inside? This personalised gift could be just the ticket. The bridesmaid boxes from Flawless are personalised with your crew's names on the front and you can choose between three options for the contents inside.
The first option is the Rose Pamper Set, which includes products to help prep the skin for the big day. The second option is the Relaxing Pamper Set which has all the goodies needed for a truly relaxing night-before-the-wedding pamper. And the third is the Ultimate On the Day Set which includes all the must-haves for the wedding day itself including a nail file, confetti and pocket mirror.
- Expert Take: These boxes are perfect for a pre-wedding sleepover – all the bridesmaids can open their boxes together and have a full on pamper session, or give them on the wedding morning knowing your 'maids can relax after the big day!
3. Love & Bubbles Mini Parcel – Parcel London
Parcel London keeps its cute packages simple but stylish, filling them with all the little luxuries our besties deserve but don’t often treat themselves to.
This bridesmaid box features a miniature bottle of Moët (or you can choose Prosecco if that’s more her jam) and a cute heart-shaped tin of chocolate-orange truffles from Coco Chocolatier. You can include a handwritten notecard, too, with a range of designs to choose from.
- Expert Take: This brand has a wide range of bridesmaid gifting options – many of which come in at less than £20 and will fit through the letterbox. Or you can create your own box and shop everything from mini bottles of Whispering Angel to soaps, candles, pillow mists and more. We love.
4. Build Your Own Bridesmaid Gift Box – Gigi & Olive
From engagement gifts and hen party trinkets to personalised honeymoon essentials – and accessories for all those moments in between – Gigi & Olive’s curated edit of stylish gifts is unrivalled, which is why your pals will be thrilled to be gifted one of the brand’s specially designed bridesmaid boxes.
Each one contains a personalised handwritten notecard, silk eye mask, scrunchie and optional embroidered handkerchief (for her happy tears, obvs), which you can choose the colours and style of, plus a set of cooling eye masks, a facial roller, and sweets from Candy Kittens.
- Expert Take: You can even get this gift wrapped in the brand’s signature hand-drawn wrapping paper topped with chiffon ribbon – does it get much chicer than that?
5. Personalised Luxury Will You Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box – Martha Brook London
Martha Brook is the queen of stylish stationery and personalised gifts, so we're pretty certain this luxury bridesmaid box will make a dreamy addition to her home office.
It includes a personalised maid of honour or bridesmaid notebook (of which you can pick from a wide array of colours), a pink and gold speckled trinket dish and beautiful foiled notecard with optional printed message. There's also the option to include a luxury gold pen and photo frame or holder.
- Expert Take: Everything comes beautifully packaged and tied up with ribbon in a magnetic box with the option to add a free message on the gift tag.
6. Will You Be My Bridesmaid? Gift Box – Etsy
Your bridesmaids deserve to be pampered, and this luxurious gift over on Etsy is a good place to start. The bridesmaid boxes include a face mask, bath salts, wax melts and some sweet treats for your crew to enjoy an indulgent night in. It even includes a bridesmaid sash that they can rock at the hen party, and can be ordered for maids of honour as well.
Customers who bought these bridesmaid boxes say, "This is fantastic. Our bridesmaid was over the moon with it. It was such a great gift and everything was fantastic quality. I will definitely be ordering from the seller again."
- Expert Take: This box includes so many products for less than £30 and has something for everyone. You can also add a personalised message or name.
7. Letterbox Bridesmaid Box – Etsy
Need to send a bridesmaid box to a bestie who is far away? We love this letterbox bridesmaid proposal box which comes with a scrunchie, bracelet and little chocolate. It's so reasonably priced too, making it ideal if you're looking for a cheap bridesmaid box option.
- Expert Take: This seller has so many positive reviews, with shoppers commenting particularly on the speedy delivery. You can also customise the colours of the scrunchie and the role on the cards.
8. Personalised Bridesmaid Proposal Hamper – MixPixie
For something a bit different, why not gift your bridal party a pretty bouquet of dried flowers? This luxurious gift box by MixPixie features a full-size bottle of fizz with personalised label, sweet-smelling candles, bath bomb and face mask, and even some choccy. You could also opt for a miniature bottle of Prosecco to keep costs down.
If you need this quick, you'll be pleased to know customers have been more than satisfied with the ordering process, with one giving five stars and writing, "This was good quality and fast service."
- Expert Take: Your bridesmaids will be able to keep the dried flowers as a lovely keepsake. They could even bring them along to the wedding day!
9. Bridesmaid Candle Gift Set – Etsy
No one can resist a lovely candle gift, and we love that this bridesmaid box not only contains a personalised bridesmaid candle, but also a little jar of matches!
- Expert Take: This box doesn't contain anything that is perishable so you can buy it well in advance. If you like to be organised, it is the perfect pick! You can also choose from a range of scents, including vanilla, citrus and lavender.
10. Personalised Bridesmaid Gift Box – The Gluttonous Gardener
Is she in her gardening era? She'll love this beautiful box set from The Gluttonous Gardener which can be personalised with a message of your choice. Inside the box are seeds to grow the most beautiful white blooms, alongside an engraved slate to hang alongside her flourishing garden and treasure forever. It also includes a gift card.
- Expert Take: This works equally well as a thank you gift as it does a proposal box for bridesmaids.
11. Personalised Will You Be My Bridesmaid Crate – Etsy
Sticking with the garden vibe, we love this crate box from Laser Gifts UK, which you can fill with items of your choice. We also love the idea of bridesmaid gift boxes that are open, giving more of a hamper vibe – and it means your crew can use it for their own things later on, too.
Reviews for this product are glowing: "We had outstanding customer service and very good communication, even sending me proofs to look at to check it’s okay before completing. Super fast delivery and boxed up very well to ensure no damages. It's a brilliant quality product, and I will be definitely recommending and ordering again."
- Expert Take: This bridesmaid box idea couldn't be a more perfect if you're planning on having a rustic wedding theme.
12. Wedding Bells Personalised Biscuit Box – Biscuiteers
If your besties are partial to a biscuit with their mid-morning cuppa, how about asking them to be your bridesmaid via a tasty trio of iced lemon cookies? The Wedding Bells biscuits from Biscuiteers arrive beautifully presented in a hand-illustrated box, and the heart biscuit can be personalised with up to 20 characters.
- Expert Take: Since these pretty designs are hand-iced in Biscuiteers’ London studio, no two are ever identical – but we think it adds to their charm!
The Best Gifts to Put in a Bridesmaid Proposal Box
We have a whole guide on the best ways to ask ‘will you be my bridesmaid?‘, but here are some of our favourite bridesmaid gifts to include in your proposal boxes.
13. Cedarwood & Fig Confetti Bath Powder – Oliver Bonas
You can pick up all sorts of gorgeous miniature beauty treats over at Oliver Bonas right now – from foot masks to shower steamers, miniature candles to bath oils – all of which are perfect for your bridesmaid boxes and a Sunday night pamper. Our pick would be the (rather apt) Confetti-inspired bath powder, lightly scented with cedarwood and fig for a soothing and aromatic soak.
- Expert Take: We love the confetti powder because it fits with the wedding theme, but you can shop a range of colourfully packaged products that will work with the vibe of your box!
14. Personalised Bridesmaid Clutch Bag – Katie Loxton
We love a Katie Loxton bag, so you can imagine our excitement when we discovered they do personalised bridesmaid clutches. What better way to ask will you be my bridesmaid than gifting them a gorgeous new bag they can carry on the day?
We'd pair this with a bottle of fizz in a pretty bridesmaid gift box – they'll be so pleased!
- Expert Take: These bags come in a range of colours and can be personalised with your bridesmaid's initials to make it extra special.
15. Be My Bridesmaid Wildflower Candle – Kindred Fires
If you're looking to include bridesmaid gifts asking them to be in your wedding party within your box, candles will always be a winner, and the personalised options from Kindred Fires are some of our favourites. Choose from a wide range of scents, including Velvet & Oud, English Garden, Pink Jasmine, Gingerbread Cookies, Honeyed Mango and more, and include their name and a personalised message.
- Expert Take: This candle arrives so beautifully packaged (with free matches, too), that it would work just as well as a standalone bridesmaid box gift as well as being a beautiful addition to your own handmade boxes.
16. Personalised Prosecco for Bridesmaid Boxes – Getting Personal
Because your bridesmaids will need something to sip as they plan, right? It may as well be a personalised Prosecco gift from Getting Personal. These Prosecco gifts start from just £5.99 for a small bottle, and increase to full-sized personalised bottles, ones with pictures and even special bridesmaid gift boxes.
It's a fail-safe option that is super thoughtful too as they can keep the bottle and crack open on a special occasion!
- Expert Take: There are so many different options at different price points for personalised Prosecco that no matter what you plan to spend, there will be a product for you.
17. Bridesmaid Proposal Mug – Kate Ceramics
Does your pal love a cuppa? If so, we love the idea of including a surprise message mug in your bridesmaid boxes. You could also accompany it with their favourite tea or hot chocolate and some fancy biscuits!
Or why not make them a hot drink with the new mug and wait for them to discover the surprise? They won't believe it…
- Expert Take: This mug can be personalised with a message as long as 50 characters and offers a choice of six rim colours, including berry, teal and lime.
18. Bridesmaid Woven Jute Tote Bag – Hitched Shop
This sweet little tote bag from the Hitched Shop is perfect for bridesmaid shopping trips and acting as its very own bridesmaid proposal box.
It features a handy front pocket and has a sturdy exterior and strong handles so it can hold lots of bridesmaid proposal goodies. One five star review reads, "I love these. I bought these for the bridal party and am so happy with them. The bride and us bridesmaids will be using them to take shoes, bag and jewellery to the venue when we get ready."
- Expert Take: Reviews state that this bag is great quality and the ideal size. It would also make a perfect wedding gift bag for the morning of your wedding, too.
19. Fresca Alphabet Initial Travel Jewellery Box – Oliver Bonas
She’s undoubtedly going to be wearing some kind of jewellery on the wedding day – so why not present her with something to carry it in? These adorable, quilted travel jewellery boxes from Oliver Bonas are made from the prettiest peach cotton and feature a patchwork appliqué initial and contrasting resin zip. So cute!
- Expert Take: You could even include a jewellery gift inside. Which leads us nicely to…
20. Bridesmaid Bracelet – Joma Jewellery
Friendship bracelets are still having a moment – and with its colourful natural shells, alphabet beads and charms, this bridesmaid bracelet from Joma Jewellery is one of the prettiest we’ve seen. She’ll never want to take it off!
- Expert Take: If you love the idea but gold or silver is more her style, this brand (from designer Katie Loxton) has lots of other bridesmaid and maid of honour gifts, all presented on sentiment-stamped card backing.
21. Personalised Bridesmaid Foiled Notebook – Martha Brook
From helping you with wedding planning to sorting the best hen weekend ever, your bridesmaid-to-be could definitely do with a place to scribble all of the amazing plans, making this notebook from Martha Brook a brilliant thing to include in your bridesmaid boxes.
We love this personalised notebook, it feels more luxe than your usual notebook and will be something they really cherish.
- Expert Take: This gift is as practical as it is pretty – you can choose the notebook and foiling colour as well as lined or blank pages. If you want to make it even more special, we recommend adding in a gorgeous gold pen and having it gift wrapped.
22. Personalised Heart Initial Bracelet – Merci Maman
We guarantee this gold-plated bracelet personalised with her initial – or initials that mean something to her – will bring a smile to her face every day. Choose from gold, silver or rose-gold plating and from a whole variety of braid colours. You can add up to five charms on each bracelet, too.
- Expert Take: We love that this piece, as with many of Merci Maman’s jewellery, also comes in children and baby sizes. So, if you’re also creating bridesmaid proposal boxes for your mini maids or flower girls, they can all have matching bracelets!
23. ‘Please Will You Be My Bridesmaid?’ Chocolates – Cocoapod Chocolates
These delicious, handmade Belgian chocolates from Cocoapod would certainly get a ‘yes’ from us if we saw them in our bridesmaid box!
To wow your crew, we say pack these in your bridesmaid proposal box with a bottle of bubbles for the ultimate treat.
The box measures just under 30cm wide so keep that in mind if you're buying a separate gift bag or box to put them in.
We're predicting these tasty treats are going to get polished off pretty quickly so we recommend giving your bridesmaids a handwritten card as well that they can treasure as a keepsake.
- Expert Take: You can get these chocolates in milk or dark chocolate so you can choose which flavour suits your bridesmaid.
24. Carolina Herrera Mini Tint Lip Balm Case – John Lewis
For a little luxury that she’ll carry everywhere with her, the miniature refillable lip balm cases from Carolina Herrera are the chicest. Choose from a few different colourways, including pink/white, red/pink, yellow/blue and more. The perfect bridesmaid gift!
- Expert Take: If she loves a bag charm, she’ll love this. Note that the lip balm is sold separately, however.
25. Personalised Initial Knot Bracelet – Etsy
Sweet and simple, we reckon this delicate knot bracelet from Etsy will become an everyday addition to your bridesmaids' look. It looks a lot more expensive than its price tag and is a design that will work with all jewellery tastes as it's pretty yet minimalistic. Choose from rose gold, silver or gold depending on the jewellery colour they wear day to day.
This bracelet also comes in an adorable box that says 'I couldn't tie the knot without you'.
Raving about the customer service here, one five star review reads, "These bracelets were the perfect addition for my bridesmaid proposal boxes! The seller was even kind enough to add an extra initial at no additional cost which was so sweet."
- Expert Take: These are so dainty and lovely, they won't detract from any other jewellery your bridesmaids may wear on the day.
How to Make a Bridesmaid Proposal Box?
To give you the best advice on making your bridesmaid boxes, we caught up with Team Hen founder Danielle Kendall who shares her top tips:
"Asking your besties to be your bridesmaids is one of the most exciting parts of getting engaged! But with countless creative ideas circulating on social media for popping the all-important question, it can be overwhelming to decide how to approach your closest friends," she explains.
Keep Things Personal
"The secret to a truly heartfelt bridesmaid proposal lies in its personal touch. Take a moment to reflect on what makes your friendship special. Share a cherished memory that tugs at your heartstrings, or better yet, incorporate those inside jokes that only you two understand. This thoughtful approach demonstrates the effort you've put into this momentous question," says Danielle.
It Doesn't Have to Cost Loads
Reassuring nearlyweds that they don't have to spend a fortune on this, Danielle says, "The best part about assembling bridesmaid proposal boxes? You don't need to break the bank. Often, the homemade aspects of a proposal are the most cherished.
"Craft a charming card or even a mini scrapbook that weaves the beautiful story of your friendship together. Infuse it with humour and heartfelt sentiments to make it truly exceptional."
Decide How to Deliver Them
"Consider the location of your squad," says Danielle. "If they're all nearby, hosting a bridesmaid brunch could be the way to go. Plan a laid-back brunch or coffee date with your besties, and casually introduce the idea. This chilled approach will take them by surprise, creating a memorable moment.
"If your friends are scattered across the map, embrace technology! Organise a virtual hangout on platforms like Zoom or Skype. During the call, unveil a fun "Will You Be My Bridesmaid?" slide on your screen. Seeing their reactions on camera will be priceless.
"For an extra surprise for those too far to meet in person, consider mailing out your bridesmaid proposal boxes to arrive before a specified date. Include a note instructing your friends not to open them until the designated moment arrives. It's the perfect way to build up anticipation and excitement!"
What To Put in a Bridesmaid Proposal Box?
If you are wondering what to put in a bridesmaid proposal box, our edit of bridesmaid proposal gifts above will give you tons of inspiration. You can opt for special accessories, such as bridesmaid jewellery, that your crew can keep forever, tasty treats, pampering products or even gifts that they can bring along to the hen party and wedding day.
To help you further, here are Danielle's must-haves when it comes to putting bridesmaid boxes together:
Start with a pretty box or bag, and a card – but remember, it's what’s inside that counts!
I would always include:
- Something to Drink – a bottle of fizz (either miniature or full-size) will always go down well and means she can toast the occasion in style
- Something to Wear – depending on your budget, this could be a stylish kimono or dressing gown, or something as simple as a pair of bridesmaid socks
- Something to Write In – there is no hiding it, we all know the bridesmaid will need to be making notes whenever they meet with the bride in the run-up to the big day. A notebook and pen is a really useful gift she will treasure and use…a lot!
- Bridesmaid Candle – who doesn’t love a candle, especially as the nights draw in? It's the kind of gift people love but don't often treat themselves to.
Bride tribe assembled? Send these hen party ideas over to your maid of honour so she can start planning the ultimate celebration!
