What is a Flower Girl
The flower girl is typically a child between the ages of four and nine. More often than not, she is directly related to the bride or the bridegroom. The flower girl may be a younger sister or a beloved niece or cousin. Sometimes, the flower girl may be a family friend, but most often, it is a blood relative. During the wedding ceremony, the flower girl follows behind the bridesmaids carrying a basket of flowers, which she scatters along the aisle as she goes.
Choosing One
When planning a wedding, couples always like to include as many of their nearest and dearest friends and family members as possible. Grooms typically choose a brother or childhood friend as their best man, while brides are likely to turn to their sisters and best girlfriends as maids of honor. Deciding who to include in your wedding party can often be difficult, particularly when children are involved. But at some point in the wedding planning process, deciding who will be your flower girl and preparing her for her role in the ceremony will be necessary. The key part of any traditional wedding ceremony, and too often, couples leave the choice of flower girl until late in the planning stages. Let’s look at a few tips for choosing a flower girl and helping her prepare for her role in the wedding ceremony.
For some couples, the choice of flower girl may be obvious. If there is only one young girl of suitable age in the family, the job will naturally fall to her. However, couples with larger families may find several suitable candidates for the role. In this case, it may be difficult to choose. But not to worry, no hard and fast rule says a wedding party can’t have more than one.
Preparing the them
Everyone in the wedding party has certain responsibilities; even adults can get nervous about their roles. One of the best ways to prepare for her role in the wedding is to give her a book about weddings and flower girls. This will help her learn about the responsibilities and get her excited about the wedding.
The Flower Girl’s Dress
The dress is typically a miniature version of the bridal gown or a white version of the bridesmaid dress. That being said, any dress that is comfortable, attractive, and ties into the wedding theme will do.
The role of the flower girl is one of the sweetest, and most charming, aspects of any traditional wedding. When choosing the little one for the role, remember that this is a child, and take extra time to explain her role in the ceremony.
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