Choosing a Flower Girl and Picking a Flower Girl Dress
Written by Mondo Humboldt Sunday, 08 May 2011 10:27
Having a flower girl is a nice way of honoring a young girl in your life and making her a part of your wedding day. She follows behind the bridesmaids, sometimes before and sometimes after the maid of honor, with a basket of flowers, scattering them down the aisle. The flower girl's appearance signals the bride's arrival. One of the fun parts of planning a wedding is looking through all the flower girl dresses before picking the perfect one. In the following you will find tips and advice on choosing a flower girl, preparing her for her role, and finding the precious dress for her to wear.
The age range of a flower girl should span from 3-8. Usually a bride will pick from the family members, like nieces or cousins, however it is perfectly fine to pick the daughter of a close friend. For some brides the choice is easy. Any little one has the ability to be adorable, which is sure to put a smile on the guest's faces. No matter how adorable they are, a small child is very likely to act out during the ceremony. The best way to avoid flower girl malfunction is to prepare with her in advance. A fun way to do this is to grab a picture book that discusses her role as a flower girl and go through it with her.
One of the bridesmaids should be appointed to look after the flower girl during the ceremony. She might need someone to hold her hand, and someone to take her to her parents after her moment in the spotlight is over. The parents of the flower girl should be seated close to the isle for easy access and in a place where they can easily see their little girl's big moment. It is especially vital that the flower girl uses the bathroom before the wedding begins. No matter what happens don't be too worried about the flower girl making a mistake. Guests will think it's cute if she makes a few blunders.
If you have a special young girl in your life that you've had in mind, who might be just a little too old to be a flower girl, just find another position for her. She can be a junior bridesmaid or a reader. There is nothing written in stone that says you even have to have a flower girl at all if you prefer. However, the flower girl does make a nice addition in your wedding photos. It is also a cute part of the wedding when the little one is announced by the D.J. at the reception. How cute would it be for her to take part in the first dance? The wedding ceremony and reception afterward can prove to be a long day for any little one. Don't be offended if her parents take her home early. Also, think about proving a babysitting service for guests with young ones. This will be a great way for the kids to play and for the adults to be able to enjoy themselves.
The bride usually dresses the flower girl in white as a symbol of purity. The dress can be a small age appropriate replica of what the bride is wearing or is can be just a simple white dress with a sash that matches the wedding colors. Sometimes the bride may even pick a non white dress that matches the color of her bridesmaid dresses. Luckily a little girl of making almost anything age appropriate look cute. However, bride should make sure the dress is not too long and is comfortable to eliminate the possibilities of tripping or fidgeting. Accent the dress with some cute and simple jewelry and you've got the cutest flower girl in your town. No matter what you chose for her to wear, the flower girl is always a big hit at weddings. Including her in your wedding will give her a special day to remember almost as much as you do!
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