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…but make them bake it first!
Back up with me a bit. Soon after Mr. Bruschetta and I were engaged, I found a gift idea in a magazine that turned out to be the perfect way to assemble my half of the wedding party. Nearly six months after I bookmarked it, with a newly-minted DIY spirit (and some crafting goodies to boost my confidence), I set to work on my first wedding-related project.
I wasn’t feeling too skilled — I’d only recently discovered Weddingbee! — but knew I wanted to create a card that incorporated a food pun and our wedding colors. Using my brand-new Cuttlebug, I punched out each letter, and affixed them to the cards.
To accompany each card, I followed a recipe for a cake-in-a-jar: all the necessary dry ingredients, layered into a reusable glass jar. (Mocha chip for the bridesmaids; pineapple spice for MOH Sister Bruschetta.)
Lastly, I tied on the cards, with the recipe for the cake affixed to the front of the envelopes.
What’s that? You’d like to get a bit closer to check out the recipes? Sure thing!
I loved presenting each cake-in-a-jar to my girls. Each “ask” began disguised as a dinner to catch up – and one even turned into a double date sleepover! All happily agreed to join me along the altar in August.
Did you use a creative method of “proposing” to your bridal party?
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No and after seeing what everyone here has done I wish I had!! But it was a given that they would be my girls when it finally happened so as soon as I told them I was engaged we started talking about it immediately. Still wish I would have done something more special, but I do plan on doing a sushi lunch for them closer to the date 
That was an awesome idea Bruschetta! Wish I thought of that for my girls.
We “proposed” to the groomsmen using DIY Guinness bottles…they freaken loved it!
Every day I wish I had but I got way too excited and couldn’t hold it in. We did also like Mrs. Lovebird propose to our groomsmen.
Such a unique idea… who doesn’t love a good cake recipe?
Um…can I be a bridesmaid - or just get your recipe what a great idea!
Aw, what a cute gift! I was going to be much more creative with my asking the bmaids gifts, but I only got as far as making cute packaging for the earrings and it kind of sputtered out =P. I did do cookie in a jar for Christmas gifts one year — oatmeal, dried cherry, and white chocolate chip cookies!
This is a totally cute idea!! Wish you had posted the entire recipe, those look yummy!
How cute and clever!! I didnt really think of anything I just asked them! I called my MOH on the phone and asked her and asked if her daughter could be our flower girl. And my other bridesmaids are my future stepdaughters so I asked them in person. But now I wish I had a cute idea like this one! Also congrats on becoming a bee! I followed you in the boards! And I’m a Philly bride too!
@charmedbride: Oooo, a cookie jar sounds awesome!
@ all: I’ll check around — I know I have the recipes (there were four or five, I think, from which to choose) somewhere — and share them with anyone who’s interested…just let me know, so I can PM it to you!
I’m so psyched to see you as a blogger mags! It’s extra exciting when it’s someone you already recognize from the hive.
And by the way - adorable idea!
This adorable!! And can I say I’m extra excited to have another CUTTLEBUG in the hive!! haha
ooohhh I love love the idea!!! Super Cute!!! My BM none of them ever hang out together, they know who each other are and are friendly saying Hi and all but thats it. So I made everyone cute little cards with my Cricut and then gave them all Address Book, Note Pade and Photo Album. All of which I included each others information for if they need to contact one another. — It was a big hit especially the cards with the little notes that I put for each of them
Love this idea! And the fact that you personalized each one according to the ‘maid’s tastes!
@Miss Duckling: Likewise, Miss Duckling! Can’t wait to see how you continue to ‘bug out your DIY projects.
what a cute Idea! I wish I could have asked my girls in person 
and done something like this. They had to settle for a card and a phone call.
Oh well, they all said yes!
What a cute idea!! I sent my girls rings and “proposed” to them with a card…I’ll be posting on it soon!
what a great idea! i’m trying to think of a fun way to ask my girls. Mind if I copy this idea if I can’t find something that fits us more? I think it is sooo cute! What other ideas were you pondering? Asking my girls and booking the venue is on our to-do-pronto list!
So sweet and delicious. I found these great little cards from Tallu-lah just a moment too late. Otherwise my bridesmaid proposal would have certainly included one of these cards. In truth, I think my friends always knew bridesmaid duty was their friendship destiny. It’s always been the ultimate unsaid.
http://tallu-lah.com/html_pages/collections_pages/wedding_party.html
That’s a really cool and unique idea. I’m eager to see what other food related diy projects you have up your sleeve
adorable and yummy idea! nothing like making a cake for a rainy day!
@mixingmommybride: Copy away! Once I find the recipes, I’ll either get them up in a post, or include them on the message board for anyone who’s interested!
Hehe. That last comment was really me, but I’m on Sister Bruschetta’s computer!
What a cute idea! I wish I would have done something cute and crafty for my maids.
Before weddingbee I had no idea the formality of “proposing” to your bridesmaids. I’m about to be a maid for the first time and my BFF gave me a card with the flowers she’ll be using at the wedding. Inside was the most heartfelt letter, I’ll always cherish it.
That is such a sweet idea. I made a card and wrote a note to each girl.
Adorable! I love giving and receiving cute jarred mixes like that.
What a great idea! I wonder how well that will travel in the mail? My girls are all scattered all over the place!
@purpleHaze79: I think the one I did for Sister Bruschetta would travel alright — as long as the jar (which is glass) is wrapped up well! The other has chocolate chips in it, and I’d worry they’d get all melty.
I asked my Matron of Honor, 2 maids of honor (younger sisters) and 3 bridesmaids through cards that I made! I cut out pics of BM dresses (not the cutest ever) and a pic of an over the top wedding dress and cut out pics of our heads and assembled stick arms and put us in wedding party line-up! I got these color copied and folded as cards and wrote on the inside “Will you be my bridesmaid?” They loved it and all said yes!
No, I just sent my sister a hand-made card in the mail - this is an AWESOME idea, though!!
This is such a cute idea! Too bad two of my BM cannot cook!
All but two of my BMs lived in different towns so I sent each of them flowers and card with a story of our favorite memory together and asked them to be with me for the big day!
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Mrs. Bruschetta, Philadelphia
Age and Occupation: 25, Communication Professional
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Physical Therapy Graduate Student
Engagement Date: November 30, 2007
Wedding Date: August 2009
Venue: St. Thomas of Villanova Church & the F.U.E.L. House
About Me: I’m a self-proclaimed grammar geek who loves singing (like, really belting it) in the car. My mister and I are planning a vibrant summer soiree celebrating our passions – including food and Philly – and when we make it official, we’ll have been together for eight years! Being super competitive is in my nature, and talking excessively is in my genes. I’ve got a terrible sense of direction, but can always easily find my way into Mr. Bruschetta’s arms.
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