You picked the ring, got down on one knee, popped the question, and she said yes…

Congratulations! That was probably a relief (kidding, but also not – the proposal nerves are real!). Now that you’re engaged… what’s next?

Rounding up your buds for the party of a lifetime, that’s what! You can’t picture your big day without them, so it’s time to ask them that important question…

“Will you stand with me on the big day?”

Most likely, you already know what your entourage will say. After all, they are your ride-or-die’s! Even so, asking with a personal gift in hand will make it an even cooler experience for your best bros.

In partnership with the fantastic Weddingstar, we have crafted several awesome ideas for every budget, from modest to big ticket – we have you covered.

Weddingstar Inc. is based in Alberta, Canada, neighbouring to where I live in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. This wedding, gift and favour company is consistently bringing in trendy new items we crave (thanks, Pinterest!), with the traditional products we have loved and seen in picture perfect weddings for decades. With free shipping over $125 across North America, take a long peruse around the site for all of your special occasion and home decor needs.

Let’s get started!

THE MINI PROPOSAL

ASK HIM WITH… A BEER MUG OR STEIN STUFFED WITH WEDDING DAY NECESSITIES

Fill a personalized glass beer mug with mini liquors, socks, sunglasses and lighters, and garnish with a trendy bottle opener

Personalised Large Glass Beer Mug – Vertical Monogram Engraving

A hefty mug etched with his name, birthdate, or wedding role is the first step to this simple, yet wow-worthy proposal.

Personalised Large Glass Beer Mug – Established Groomsman And Best Man Engraving, Personalised Large Glass Beer Mug – Monogram Engraving

Personalised 14 Oz Glass Beer Mug – Casual Script Font Engraving

Personalised 14 Oz Glass Beer Mug – Diamond Emblem Engraving, Personalised 14 Oz Glass Beer Mug – Circle Monogram Engraving

Gold CHEERS Bottle Opener Wedding Favour, Silver Antler Bottle Opener Favour (6)

Attach a fun bottle opener to the mug handle along with the tags for a polished look.

Gold Hashtag Bottle Opener Wedding Favour – Oh Snap

Antique Key Bottle Opener Wedding Favour, Personalised Wood Veneer Credit Card Bottle Opener Favour – Monograms

Small Rectangular Tag With Chalkboard Print Design, Personalised Metallic Foil Square Favour Tag – Let’s Party

Weddingstar carries dozens of tags in varying colours and styles; these are our favourites for this tutorial, but there are many more to suit all tastes.

Personalised Metallic Foil Square Favour Tag – Oh Happy Day, Best Day Ever Small Rectangular Tag

Cool Favour Sunglasses – Black

The coolest part of these ‘cool’ favour sunglasses? You can have your friend’s name or nickname added to the arms!

Cool Favour Sunglasses – Metallic Gold, Cool Favour Sunglasses – Red

Polarized Lens Sunglasses Party Favor with Bamboo Arms – Black

Cool Favour Sunglasses – Navy Blue, Cool Favour Sunglasses – Yellow

THE CLASSIC PROPOSAL

ASK HIM WITH… HIS FAVE STAG NIGHT-WORTHY BEER, WINE, OR SPIRIT

A Kraft paper or wooden beer caddy filled with a local craft brew, or a bottle of his favourite spirit or wine, polished off with a trendy bottle opener

Personalised Wooden Beer Bottle Caddy With Opener – Vertical Etching, Personalised Wooden Beer Bottle Caddy With Opener – Property Of Etching

We defy him not to get excited when you hand this stylish wooden caddy over. Featuring a bottle opener on the side alongside a personal message or inscription, the only thing making this caddy better is when it’s been pre-filled with his favourite craft beer!

Personalised Wooden Beer Bottle Caddy With Opener – Antler Monogram, Personalised Wooden Beer Bottle Caddy With Opener – Geo Monogram

It also gets the tag and bottle opener treatment.

Need a more budget-friendly option? Try the Kraft caddy, instead! It’s packs a big impact for a smaller price, and comes with stickers to dress up the brews.

Personalised Kraft Cardboard Six Pack Beer Bottle Caddy – Suit Up

Personalised Wine Bottle Neck Hang Tags – Eat, Drink & Suit Up, Personalised Wine Bottle Neck Hang Tags – Darn Good Year

If your bud is more of a wine guy, try out a hangtag or label on his favourite varietal, and finish it off with a bow and bottle opener.

Personalised Foil Printed Wine Bottle Neck Hang Tags – Diamond Emblem, Personalised Wine Bottle Neck Hang Tags – Yes You Can

Miniature Classic Black Paper Bows, Miniature Assorted Metallic Gold Paper Bows

The same can be done for his preferred spirit. Take it a step further with a bow tie fit for a wedding party!

THE DELUXE PROPOSAL

ASK HIM WITH… AN ENGRAVED GIFT BOX FILLED WITH TIMELESS WEDDING DAY ESSENTIALS

A classic wooden box monogrammed with his name and filled with a classy silver flask, lighter, multi-tool, and a mini of his preferred spirit

Personalised Wooden Keepsake Gift Box – Collegiate Etching

For the bro that’s been there for you through thick and thin, we present: the coolest gift box he may ever receive.

Personalised Wooden Keepsake Gift Box – Bold Script Etching, Personalised Wooden Keepsake Gift Box – Classic Font Etching

Start with Weddingstar’s wooden keepsake box, lined with a natural raffia. Fill it with matching items for a cohesive look; we chose silver for this box, but you can also consider black, gold, or copper.

Custom Engraved Wooden Wine Gift Box With Lid – Modern Serif Monogram

If he prefers wine to a liquor flask, try the wine box instead. You can fit the extras around the neck of the bottle, so there’s no need to worry about having less space.

Wooden Wine Gift Box With Lid, Custom Engraved Wooden Wine Gift Box With Lid – Custom Text

Engraved 6 oz. Stainless Steel Hip Flask Gift Box Set – Initials

If he does prefer a flask, here are more options. While these come in a quality gift box that works perfectly fine on it’s own, you can also choose to pop the products into the wooden box as well.

6 oz. Stainless Steel Hip Flask Gift Box Set, Engraved 6 oz. Stainless Steel Hip Flask Gift Box Set – Groomsman Cursive

Engraved 6 oz. Stainless Steel Hip Flask Gift Box Set – Vertical Groomsman

Personalised Square 8 Oz. Whiskey Glass – Groomsman Cursive

These rocks glasses can come with or without a gift box and whiskey stones. They are available in square and round versions, with dozens of etching options.

Round 11 Oz. Whiskey Glass Gift Box Set – Diamond Emblem, Personalised Whiskey Glass – Groomsman

Personalised Silver Stainless Steel Round Hip Flask – Circle Monogram Engraving

A stylish and sleek flask, the round hip flask is the just the right size for suit jacket or pants pockets at the wedding. Perfect for sneaky celebratory sips between dance moves…

Silver Stainless Steel Round Hip Flask, Personalised Silver Stainless Steel Round Hip Flask – Stacked Monogram Engraving

Silver Stainless Steel Collapsible Shot Glass

Throw in a shiny, collapsible shot glass to complete the set.

Personalised Silver Stainless Steel Collapsible Shot Glass – Cheers

Personalised Silver Stainless Steel Collapsible Shot Glass – Stacked Monogram

Natural Wood Coaster With Built-in Bottle Opener – Typewriter Monogram Etching, Natural Wood Coaster With Built-in Bottle Opener – Brewery Co. Etching

Custom Printed Wood Wrapped Windproof Lighter – Diamond Emblem Monogram

Celebratory cigars, candles, camping trips… the refillable windproof lighter is a classic for a reason.

Windproof Lighter – Traditional Monogram Engraving, Custom Classic Metal Windproof Lighter – Diamond Emblem Monogram Engraving, Custom Classic Metal Windproof Lighter – Best Groomsman Ever Engraving

Personalised Stainless Steel Pocket Tool – Monogram Engraved

A multi-tool with class. Complete with pocket knife, pliers, screwdriver, file, and more, this will come in handy for years to come (and might even come in handy for any pop-up emergencies at the wedding!).

Personalised Wood Handled Locking Blade Pocket Knife – Monogram Engraved, Personalised Black & Silver Pocket Knife With Light – Monogram Engraved, Personalised Camouflage Pocket Knife With Light – Serif Font

I hope this guide gave you a great head start on creating your proposals! Or should we say… ‘bro-prosals’? Whatever you call them, and however you decide to ask your gang, make it memorable with Weddingstar’s cool and affordable decor and gifts. Weddingstar and I would love to see how your own ‘bro-prosals’ go – if you try any of the ideas in this guide, please tag us in your social media photos and stories! We’d be delighted to share your creations on our channels.

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xo, Jamie

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