Don’t you just love to watch the Flower Girl walk down the aisle?

So sweet and innocent.  And all dressed up.

Love these simple but beautiful white satin Flower Girl gowns by  Us Angels…  The jewel-toned colors on the sashes would be lovely for a Christmas or winter wedding.  Need to formalize or keep their little shoulders warm?  Just add a pretty faux wrap…

{featured at Nordstrom’s}

Oh, how bout this darling pink tulle ballerina toddler Flower Girl gown with it’s flower applique by Us Angels.  Can’t you just see her twirling in this lil number all night long… or at least until bedtime.

{featured at Nordstrom’s}

Sweet yet sophisticated.  What do you think of this gorgeous Periwinkle blue shantung silk gown from the Ladybug Collection?  I think the bold bow in the back and the flower hairpiece would give your young Flower Girl the permission to cop a little attitude. But in a good way.

{featured at Brides.com}

This apple green silk dress {from WaWa} has me pining for warmer weather already! The flower headband is darling and has a casual feel. Although this green boasts of a spring wedding, with a few flower changes and rich accents… gorgeous for a fall wedding too!

{featured at Brides.com}

How are you dressing your Flower Girls?

It was all about the kids this week~  incorporating these little darlings into the wedding.  These photos are from the wedding of our beautiful bride and designer, Jen.  The lucky groom is Eric .  And the sweetheart Flower Girl is Alyson.  Isn’t she precious?  Even when she’s had enough…

A girl’s gotta eat!

Dancing the night away…

Read all about an absolutely lovely, winter-themed wedding at Style Me Pretty wedding blog.  The bride and groom incorporated 9 children into their wedding in such creative ways.

Have a great weekend!

photo courtesy:  Distinctive Images by Jason

• Wedding attire
• Transportation: ceremony, fittings, rehearsal

Saying thank you to your Junior Attendant

Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

These ever-adorable children in the wedding party are usually between the ages of 4-8.  Traditionally, they precede the bride down the aisle with the Ring Bearer carrying the wedding rings (or faux rings) tied to a satin pillow while the flower girl carries flowers, dropping the petals along the aisle.  The Ring Bearer will escort the Flower Girl or if they walk separately, the Ring Bearer will go first.

Non-Traditional Thoughts & Tips to Consider:

• Ring Bearers do not have to be boys, they can be little girls too.
• DIY the pillow to save money.
• If the wedding is thematic, have the RB carry something related to the theme or a stuffed animal…
• Flower Girls may carry: flower baskets, bags, bouquets, pommanders ( flower balls), candles…  Be mindful of the weight on their little arms.
• Something different: have your FG carry long-stemmed flowers~ either holding them or giving them away to special guests as she walks up the aisle.
• Regarding Young Children: Hint: Younger children will require more supervision and direction.  And, their behavior is less predictable the younger they are.  Make sure you are comfortable with potential mishaps…Keep parents close by in the aisle.
• Have snacks, toys, babysitting… available if there is lag time between ceremony, pictures, reception, etc.

Parents Responsibilities:

• Expenses re: all related wedding attire
• Transportation to the wedding rehearsal & dinner, ceremony, etc.

Children love to be included in weddings but  keep the level of formality in mind when choosing to have them in the wedding party as well as their ages.  Next post we’ll check out the roles that Junior Attendants play in the wedding party~ see you soon!

What about non (or less-than) traditional weddings….In what “out of the box” ways have you seen Flower Girls and Ring Bearers engage in at weddings?