Pamper the Princess

The flower girl role is so important in a wedding for a young lady and this role will be one that she will remember for a lifetime because after all, it is her time to be a little princess and shine in the wedding ceremony.

The typical age for a flower girl is approximately 3 years and 8 years of age, so be prepared that the flower girl will be nervous in her ceremony role. It is the bride’s job to make the flower girl comfortable in her role, so be sure to connect with the parents and find out what makes the flower girl smile or happy so this can be a stress-free process. If the flower girl feels overwhelmed during the wedding rehearsal, brides do have the option to pair up the flower girl with another flower girl to give her reassurance and confidence, but prepare for an extra flower girl in advance. One of the bridesmaids could also help her by walking down the aisle with her to make her feel comfortable, but remember children are not perfect, so flexibility is a key to make the wedding successful.

Brides should also take some time aside to have a spa pampering day with the flower girl and her mother. Schedule an appointment for an up do, make up, and nails. Afterward, schedule a lunch at her favorite place or a nice restaurant where she will feel important. She will feel like the princess she is and this might help the flower girl by connecting with the brides so they are best buddies. Other ways during the luncheon a bride can connect with their flower girls in the wedding process is to catalog shop, select flowers, choose the flower girl dress and shoes.

After the spa and during the luncheon, the bride can talk to the flower girl (if she is old enough) and discuss her responsibilities and checklist. Brides get creative and find a template or create a document in Word that is just made for the flower girl duties. Here are the highlights for the flower girl duties:

• Bridal Shower: Flower girls attend the bridal shower
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl attends the wedding ceremony rehearsal
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl walks in front of the bride at the wedding ceremony
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl duties would consist of scattering rose petals along the bridal bath, wrapped candies, or confetti (optional items to carry include pomanders bouquet or kissing ball).
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl is photographed with the wedding party.
• Wedding Ceremony: Flower girl dances with ring bearer.

Brides, be sure to thank the flower girl with an appreciation gift to acknowledge her wedding role in the wedding ceremony. Typical gifts would include any personalized item such as a jewelry box, bracelet, or scrapbook. This gift should be a memorable gift and a gift from the heart, so the flower girl will reflect fondly upon, as she gets older in life.