I wanted to ask my girls to be my bridesmaids in a special way.  I saw a few ideas on Pinterest and blogs about making "be my bridesmaid?" boxes.  I think it is such a cute and creative way to ask and just couldn't wait to get started!  But first, I needed to pick my bridesmaids!  It was a hard decision to pick the girls who will stand by me through the wedding planning and celebrate my day with me.  My idea of who I would choose has changed over the years too.  I have a lot of close girlfriends but I could not pick them all.  My decision did not mean I did not think they were a closer friend.  I just did not want to hurt any feelings and hope they can understand.  I wanted to keep the number of bridesmaid at five, mostly due to cost, because I would like to get them their dress, hair, and jewelry.  Also, there's the cost of groomsmen tuxes, bouquets, and boutonnieres, and thank you presents.  It can really add up.  I decided to pick my sister, cousin, and 3 of my close friends.  I can trust and depend on these girls to be close by to help me in an instant.  They share my interests and tastes, and two of them are recently married, which I had the pleasure of being a bridesmaid for :)  Your wedding day is about you!  Choose those who you think will be of most help, but remember to be grateful for everything they do for you too!

On the inside, I used a printed template and painted 1 coat around it in my mint color.  Inside the template I also used a stencil I printed out and painted the words "be my maid?"  (It was harder than I thought.  If you don't have a steady hand, try using pretty scrapbook alphabet stickers!).  And that was pretty much it!  You can paint or spray paint a top coat to seal it.