6 Taylor Swift Inspired Ways to Ask Your Friend to Be a Bridesmaid
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In the event that you’ve been hiding under a rock the past several days: Taylor Swift can now add maid of honor extraordinaire to her ever-expanding list of accolades. Lucky for us, the various stages of Swift’s childhood BFF’s gorgeous nuptials were proudly shared via Instagram—from the initial accepting of her MOH duties more a year ago to the stunning wedding-day Reem Acra couture.
All of this got us thinking about the incredible outpouring of sister love that is the bridal-party tradition. But how is a modern bride to go about broaching the second-most-important wedding-related question? We’re looking to T. Swift, pop princess, dream best friend, and now a seasoned maid of honor, for inspiration.
Photo: Courtesy of Anthropologie1/6It’s a Love Story
A massively successful writer of (lyrical) love stories herself, we think Swift would laud the idea of personalizing beautifully bound, classic romance novels with custom inscriptions for each bridesmaid. They’re guaranteed to achieve treasured keepsake status and consequently, prompt a shoe-in yes to bridesmaid duty.
Jane Austen Classic Novels, $19 each, anthropologie.com
Photo: Courtesy of oliviavonhalle.com2/6Maybe Get Some Sleep Tonight
Swift (who revealed she keeps an array of ladylike nighties on reserve for impromptu sleepovers) is a believer in the magic of an old-school girlie slumber party. Organize your own in celebration of the engagement announcement, and then pop the bridesmaid question by gifting your ladies luxe, wedding-worthy chemises.
Olivia von Halle Grace Ivory Silk Nightdress, $650, oliviavonhalle.com
Photo: Courtesy of J. Crew3/6Blank Space, Baby
Swift’s childhood best friend Britany Maack knew the simplicity of a heartfelt, handwritten note is sometimes all that’s needed. Just ask Swift who joyfully shared the ask with her 67 million–plus followers. Better yet to make like Maack and send with a framed (and preferably hilarious) old BFFL photo.
Sugar Paper Be My Bridesmaid Card, $6, jcrew.com
Photo: Courtesy of turckernuck.com4/6Red Lips and Rosy Cheeks
Gift each bridesmaid-to-be a monogrammed makeup pouch filled to the brim with girls’ night out (read: bachelorette weekend) beauty essentials. To be included: Swift’s go-to girl-power staples of a high-impact mascara; a warm, pink blush; and a classic red lip.
Gigi Embossed Leather Python All-in-One Handbag, $125, tuckernuck.com
Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com; Courtesy of etsy.com5/6Polaroid of Us
To our delight, Swift’s penchant for the well-accessorized photo-booth group shot has been amply documented via social media. We suggest crafting your own photo booth with an iPad, mini tripod, and selfie remote, then capturing your bridesmaids’ expressions when you pop the ask. Who knows, your squad may even top Swift’s in the theatricality department.
Muku Shutter selfie remote, $39, amazon.com; The Manic Moose Bridal Shower Photo Booth Prop Set, $30, etsy.com