How to Get the Flower Girl Ready for Your Wedding

What does a flower girl do exactly? The flower girl is one of the first people to walk down the

aisle at a wedding. She is often accompanied by a ring bearer. Typically, a flower girl is age

three to eight and carries a basket filled with petals. However, there are many other ways to go

about it.

The flower girl often wears a dress to match the rest of the bridal party. She walks down the aisle

and may sprinkle petals on the way. Then, depending on how old and well behaved she is, she

will either sit down or stand with the rest of the bridesmaids.

Selecting a dress – Flower girl dresses are traditionally white with a detachable sash.

Many brides opt for a color such as pink, purple, yellow, blue, brown, red, or black.

Usually, it’s a poufy, A-line cut dress that falls below the knee. However, all styles are

available.

Picking out flowers – The flower girl may sprinkle petals, confetti, or candy from her

basket as she walks down the aisle. Alternatively she could blow bubbles. Some flower

girls carry their own little bouquet, pomander, or even a single bloom.

Walking the aisle – If the flower girl is nervous about walking by herself during the

ceremony, you may want her to walk with the ring bearer. This gives both of the children

more confidence as they walk down the aisle together in front of so many people.

Seating flower girls – In some ceremonies, the flower girl stands with the rest of the

bridesmaids as the vows are read. If she is very young or fidgety, it may be better to have

her sit down with her parents. Make sure she gets a front row seat so that she can see the

rest of the wedding.

Rehearsal walking – It’s a good idea to include the flower girl in the rehearsals so she

won’t feel intimidated at the main event. You may also want to include her in the bridal

shower and dinner. Additionally, her duties should be fully explained well in advance of

the ceremony so she isn’t confused.

Girls will be girls – If you do decide to have a flower girl, be prepared for the

unexpected. Children are one of the most unpredictable elements at a wedding. Young

flower girls have been known to cry, drop their basket of flowers, or even accidentally

trip over their toddler flower girl dresses.¹

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