Flower girls (and ring bearers ) are often one of the highlights
of the wedding processional (only after the bride, of course) and
are usually between the ages of 3 and 8. Though some choose not
to have flower girls, they are still very common in weddings. Another
role for young girls is what they call a 'page' (these can be boys
or girls) and are usually between the ages of 6 and 9. Their job
is to hold the train of the wedding gown (if it's a long train)
as the bride walks down the aisle. Either way, people can't get
enough of these little cuties walking down the aisle.
Flower
girls are usually a family member (cousin, nephew, etc.) or a child
of a family friend.
Attire
is usually chosen by the bride. Though most anything is appropriate,
who can resist seeing them in their princess dresses when they look
like little angels. Choose attire that they will be comfortable
wearing throughout the wedding and reception.
They
should attend the rehearsal the night before. Allow her to go down
the aisle as much as she needs to feel comfortable (especially since
during the real thing there will be hundreds of people staring at
her).
They
should be told exactly what they need to do, where to walk, when to
walk and where to walk to. It's good to give them specifics (walk
down the aisle and stand next to Lisa, and stay there until they tell
you to sit down with your parents). Giving them a specific place to
go will make it easier on them to get down the aisle.
They
usually carry a basket and throw flower petals (real or silk) down
the aisle right before the bride walks down the aisle. Some people
will just have them walk down the aisle with a single flower or small
bouquet if the ceremony site does not allow flower petals to be used.
Flower
girls should sit with their parents or a guardian when they are done
with their walk down the aisle.
Flower
girls aren't a necessary part of a wedding ceremony. It is a traditional
role, they are cute and fun to watch, but a ceremony without one is
just as good and acceptable.
If you
don't know any young girls, but would love to have a little guy take
over - this is perfectly fine and accepted.
