Bridesmaid Gift Boxes + A Free Template
- Macayla Treacy
- May 17
- 4 min read
Hiii, welcome back!
One of the very first DIY projects I tackled as a bride-to-be was creating bridesmaid proposal boxes—and it was the perfect way to ease into the whole DIY wedding journey. It was fun, low-stress, and full of little learning moments. Since these boxes were for my girls, I didn’t feel too much pressure, which made it a great warm-up project. If you’re just starting your DIY bride era, this is a sweet and simple place to begin!
All the Pretty Little Things I Put Inside
Each one had a few thoughtful goodies, starting with a handcrafted keychain I made—perfect to clip onto your go-to tote or summer purse, complete with my favorite lip balm attached. I also added a simple, elegant bracelet I found on Amazon, a soothing skincare mask, a mini bottle of Prosecco (more on that in a second!), and a compact mirror I personalized with pearls to make it extra cute and very me.
For the card, I found a “Will you be my bridesmaid?” template on Canva, gave it a personal touch, and printed it on my Canon laser printer at home. Super simple. But if you don’t have a printer, you can totally download your design and order prints through Canva or your local print shop!
Psst… want something special? Click here to grab my exclusive free Canva template and start creating your own proposal magic!
What I purchased to craft these all together:
Paper Shred Stuffing – One order ended up filling two boxes, which honestly surprised me. Looking back, I think I’d consider a bulkier, more cost-effective option next time.
Prosecco Bottles:
White Acrylic Paint
Compact Heart-Shaped Mirrors – The exact ones I got are sold out, but lots of cute options online
Lip Gloss Keychains: I love!
One of my favorite parts of putting together my bridesmaid proposal boxes was making these super cute personalized keychains! They clip right onto a purse or tote and have my favorite lip balm attached — a little glam on the go!
This was the perfect starter project for me — super hands-on, totally doable, and just what I needed to ease into that crafty mindset. It kept my hands busy and my creativity flowing! And yes… now that I’ve got all the supplies, I’ve listed some over on my shop page if you’re more of a "click and buy" type. But if you're a DIY bride like me and want to dive in and make them yourself, this is a fun place to start!
Here’s how I did it:
I started with a basic set of gold keychain hardware. I ordered a pack on Amazon, but they were a bit too flimsy for my liking, so I ended up grabbing sturdier ones from Michaels — way better quality for this project.
Next, I picked out some cute charms that matched the vibe I was going for (Amazon has tons of fun sets!). For the initials, I made sure each keychain was personalized for each bridesmaid .
Using some needle-nose pliers from my pink toolkit (yes, I have a pink toolkit and I love her), I linked everything together one by one. It was honestly kind of relaxing!
Then came the fun part: adding my go-to lip balm — I’m obsessed with the e.l.f. Squeeze Me More Lip Balm. I carefully pierced a small hole in the top of the tube using a sharp pair of scissors (be careful here!) and slid it onto the last keyring. It stays put and looks so cute!
Bonus: once they use up the balm, my bridesmaids can pop on any new gloss they love!
A Moment for these Prosecco Bottles🍾✨
I am obsessed with how these turned out—probably because they took the most time and love. I started with the pack mini bottles of La Marca Prosecco and painted each one with white acrylic paint. Heads up: it took a few coats to get them as opaque as possible without streaks (tricky but worth it).
Once they dried completely, I broke out the trusty Mod Podge and went to town cutting up a pretty floral napkin to decoupage over the bottles. Some patterns were placed strategically, others… not so much—but the beauty of DIY is it doesn’t have to be perfect to be gorgeous!
And the velvet bows—ugh, so good. I used velvet ribbon to make seven bows (two rolls were needed), and while they were a little tricky at first, once I got the hang of it, I was tying them like a pro. This is the bow tutorial I followed—it made such a difference. To attach them, I hot glued a little fabric scrap to the back of the bow and then stuck it onto the bottle. Super secure and super pretty.
From One Bride-to-Be to Another
These boxes were a labor of love, but honestly? SO worth it. Not only did they make my girls feel special, but they also gave me the confidence boost I needed to keep going with other wedding DIYs (trust me, there are more coming).
If you're just starting your own DIY bride era, I hope this post gave you some ideas, inspiration, or at the very least, the reminder that you've totally got this. Remember, it doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful—and the beauty really is in those handmade, heartfelt touches.
I’ll be sharing more of my wedding DIYs soon (including some wins, a few fails, and everything in between), so stick around! And if you end up trying out any of these projects, tag me—I’d love to see what you create.
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