How you ask someone to be a part of your wedding party is entirely up to you. Asking can be as simple or as elaborate as you want the overall wedding experience to be. The process usually starts with making a list of the friends and family you want standing by your side on this special day. Afterwards, many choose to meet face to face with their loved ones to formally ask. A growing trend is to offer a bridesmaid proposal box with a handwritten letter or card, as well as small gifts. After the bridesmaid says yes, they are connected with other members of the bridal party so that trying on dresses or wedding day attire, coordinating pre-nuptial celebrations, and other organizational details can be streamlined.