Hi loves! Today I wanted to share with you all what I made for my girls. At first, I wanted to just send them a card but then I thought, no… that’s lame. So I searched online on “how to ask your bridesmaids” and found these “boxes.” Oh my goodness! Cutest things ever!!! So I wanted to do something creative for my girls and for it to show how much they mean to me. So after weeks of planning this out (for I just wanted things to be perfect) and weeks of waiting for gifts to arrive, it is FINALLY done!
The first thing I did was purchased the boxes from Joann for ONLY $3.74 each (ON SALE!) Plus they were having a $1 shipping so it was a steal! After so much research, this was perfect. I tried those file/memory boxes and just thought they look kind of cheap. Though I really liked the lunch box looking boxes (I believe I saw some online at Joann or WalMart) but these cigar boxes were cheap enough 🙂 and looks better hehe.
I painted the outside with two coats of White Vintage acrylic paint and one coat on the inside. Then took this template, traced it with a pencil and painted the inside of the lid with this light golden color. I then sharpee-d “be my maid?” inside the bracket. And let me tell you, that took me a long time for I just wanted it to be perfect.
Then it was time for the contents. This I thought was the SUPER fun part! I just wanted to fill the box with EVERYTHANGGG! lol But I contained myself. First off, I lined the bottom with pink tissue paper -you know me, something just HAS to be pink in there 😉
So this is what the box looks like when you first open it. ♥ Completely adorbs! lol I used a doily (super cheap from WalMart, baking section) and wrote each of the girls name on them.
I wanted to be up front with my girls and for them to know what to expect for the wedding. So I printed these out.
I used a 12inx12in Textured Cardstock paper in Snow White (WalMart), then cut them into 4×12’s (Print size, 4×6). I loved the “tiered” look so that’s what I did here. I used my scallop scissors to add a more feminine touch to it instead of leaving it just a straight edge. Cute right!?
All the “wedding info” are put together with a little ribbon tied into a bow. I also printed off some pictures -wedding inspirations and new & old pictures of me and my girls ♥
Lastly, with the help of Dogeared, I was able to give each girl an amazing present, a beautiful necklace, as a reminder of how grateful I am to have them in my life. Each piece is amazingly gorgeous and just perfect!
So I am very very happy and pleased with how everything came out. And even though it was really time consuming and a bit more costly than I thought, it is worth it -for my girls deserve only the best ♥ I totally can not wait for them to get their box and crossing my fingers that they love it just as much as I do ♥
maid of honor box
bridesmaids box
flower girl’s box
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Candice says
Hi Charmaine,
Congratulations! These are such cute boxes and wedding party gifts. I wish there was something like this when I was planning my wedding. I got married last September.
You mentioned these were more costly than what you thought it’d be, but at least Dogeared was kind enough to sponsor the jewelry for you. =)
Congrats again and I know you’ll be a beautiful bride.
Charmaine Manansala says
Hehe thank you so much for your kind words <3
All the little details added up lol and since I needed "8 of everything," it was more costly than I planned but it's all good! I'm really thankful for dogeared 🙂 I also purchased ANOTHER gift for my bridesmaids which I will reveal later on, once all of them receive it haha I wanted SOMETHING to be a surprise!
but thank you and awww congrats to you!!!
Stay in love and wish you the best!
Lauren says
That is such an amazing idea! They all look beautiful xo
Charmaine Manansala says
thank you so much! <3
Rowena says
Congradulations charmine, I’m very happy for both of you you guys are meant for each other.that’s god plans for you charmine to guys balance each other so well.I feel like crying writing to you cause even though I don’t know u I could feel the love you guys have for each other.I wish u guys the best that life can offer your marriage.love and support from each other and your love that strengthen your bond for each other.lol sorry for the sentimental with you.I hope I can see u in person and here from u soon thanks char
Charmaine Manansala says
Aww this is so sweet! thank you so much!
Rowena says
I love the boxes you made there so perfect like you!!! how did u make the pictures of dress and wedding colors and your ideas?
Charmaine Manansala says
thank you! and everything are pictures I got from Pinterest which I just got printed as a photo. (the “wedding colors” i made on photoshop)
Rowena says
Hi charmine thanks for replying to me your my inspiration and my wedding idol .For your wedding colors where did u go to get photoshop? You can get in any app store ?can I give you my number so we can talk? And I thought u suppose to add green to your color scheme? I hope to h ere from you again.
Charmaine Manansala says
NOTE that all comments are HELD FOR APPROVAL, so only leave a comment once please!
Photoshop is NOT an APP. It’s a program, you can google it.
Sorry but no, I don’t give out my numbers to just anyone.
I am adding “green” to the scheme but don’t have time to add it onto the photo.
Rowena says
Hi charm its ok privacy I know I understand ill go straight to the wedding question about your wedding detail cards did u print it out from the computer? Did they have other color textured cardstock in walmart? How many carats is your engagement ring? Where did u guys shop for ur engagement rings?what’s your rings name? Hope to here from you again, Ithanks so much char .oh yeah about ur boxes what the brand name of the boxes.thanks again
Charmaine Manansala says
a lot of your questions are stated in the blog post already. please re-read.
my ring is 2ct total, we customized it ourselves at a local jeweler so it doesn’t have a name.
Abigail says
Congrats and I know you’ll be a beautiful bride. lace dress of wedding with you and You will become the most beautiful bride
Rowena says
Hi charm what are your favorite flowers? Did u decide yet what type for flowers your gonna have in your wedding?you’ll look beautiful in whatever wedding dress u wear cause it represents your personality and how u are as a person.your gonna take everyone’s breath away once u walk down the aisle to Tom your future husband.and once u see each other your both gonna shedd tears of joy and happiness for eternity.take it easy and take care of yourself and enjoy planning a simple but romantic wedding that you and Tom deserves.
Julisa Nicole says
These boxes are so cute!!! I’m always on Etsy looking at all of the ideas and DIYs for asking your wedding party. I’ve seen some really cute ideas for the groom to ask his men as well. How is Tom going to ask? Anything special?
Charmaine Manansala says
I made cards for all the guys 🙂 You can see them here.
Victoria says
I am simply in love!!!!My wedding colors are the exact same. Could I please pay you for the photoshop file for the color swatch card>>
Jessica says
Ohh it looks so adorable!!! I just loved it! What font did you use for the heads up?