Children in Weddings - Cute or Not?
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Should Children Be In Your Wedding?
Like all other wedding decisions, this is an important one. Examine carefully your feelings about disruptions, your family's sense of humor, your need to be in control. Children are a delightful addition to any wedding, but they are full of surprises. If you need the spotlight to be totally on you, then you best not include the children. They often steal the entire show!
Barefoot Children
Is there anything sweeter than baby feet?
Tip: Be sure the children's clothing is comfortable. Think age-appropriate. Little ones can be barefoot in church and put on shoes when they go outside and/or to the reception.
Ring Bearer Tux
New Ring Bearer Boys Tuxedo Tail Suit Tux Set Black From Baby to Teen
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
Your Wedding Day Should be a Fun Happy Day for the Children too!
If you involve children in your wedding, ensure that they are having fun too! Let them be children. Do not expect them to behave like adults. Relish their excitement and joy!
Children Always Provide Surprises!
Enjoy Them!
Use a Little Red Wagon to Transport Children
Radio Flyer Little Red Wagon
Amazon Price: $13.72 (as of 05/30/2012)
One of the cutest ideas I have ever seen for a wedding - the younger children were pulled in a decorated wagon! The older children were so proud to be pulling the wagons down the aisle, and the 2-3 year olds were thrilled to be going for such a special ride.
You can simply put a bow on the handle, or decorate the wagon extensively. Either way, using a wagon gives everyone a chance to see the littlest children and let them participate in the wedding.
Should Children Be Part of the Wedding?
Flower Girl Dresses - Fun and Frilly
Girls Special Occasion Dusty Rose Ivory Flower Girl Dress
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
This little ivory dress with the rose sash is perfect for any wedding. Simply change the color of the sash to match your bridesmaids. Your precious little one will be dressed quickly in this "zips up the back" dress. Machine Washable.
Don't Forget the Flower Girl Basket!
Pink Floral Flower Basket
Amazon Price: $6.32 (as of 05/30/2012)
Your little flower girl will need a basket for all those petals! This little basket is just 7" tall, perfect for the tiniest little hands to carry.
Note: Do not be surprised if your little flower girl tosses the petals as directed and then carefully picks them all up. Just be patient and consider this part of the ritual. Almost every pre-school flower girl cleans them up, and then tosses again. Enjoy!
Additional Wedding Resources in This Series
Did you have flower girl and ring bearer in your wedding?
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CCGAL Jan 12, 2012 @ 1:06 pm | delete
- No, didn't have that large of a wedding but I've enjoyed seeing them in some weddings I have attended. This is full of good advice for anyone thinking about having children in a wedding. I loved the video, too, by the way. Darling children certainly made that wedding memorable!
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CreativeArtist May 16, 2011 @ 2:59 pm | delete
- Didn't even think of it. But it would have been fine.
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aj2008
May 10, 2011 @ 7:09 am | delete
- The ages of my Bridesmaids did not determine whether I asked them or not, they were girls who it was right to have there.
But if you exclude children from events because you are concerned they will be disruptive, then I think the problem is with the parents, not the kids. Right from a very young age my children were taught that they sat at the table and behaved and they certainly did not get down to play between courses. Then if we went out, we were only expecting the same behaviour as at home.
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Upon-Request
Apr 20, 2011 @ 9:18 pm | delete
- I didn't have either at my wedding - but only because we got married in Vegas. I've been to several weddings where the children involved were just so precious (love the barefoot pic!) but I've also seen a wedding or two where bad behavior almost upstaged the bride.
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OhMe Apr 20, 2011 @ 6:51 am | delete
- I can't believe you didn't include a picture of my precious niece in my wedding!
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Joan4
Apr 20, 2011 @ 7:04 am | delete
- lol Well, she is the bride this time -- but if you can find one of those photos of her as your flower girl, I will be happy to post it here! lol
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Obscure_Treasures
Apr 19, 2011 @ 6:32 am | delete
- Flower girls look nice in a wedding particularly if they are disciplined and organized!
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imaginemdd
Apr 18, 2011 @ 4:50 pm | delete
- We had an unconventional wedding. Family & friends were central, that included kids. A baby was ring bearer & we had 3 flower girls! We tried to plan ahead for children and their needs. Rowdy adult guests, problems with food, photos, other things can cause situations, too. Good to delegate.
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Apr 18, 2011 @ 2:36 pm | delete
- We didn't have a flower girl or a ring bearer but I think they can be adorable. As a young adult I had no experience or knowledge of children. Heck, when my boys were born I was not too sure what I was going to do with a boy...
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Michey Apr 18, 2011 @ 2:15 pm | delete
- The kids are cute, unpredictable, and smart in the same time. I think they add fun and joy to a wedding. In addition to that, they have good events to remember and is educational on the same time. Love the lens.
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RickyRobi Apr 18, 2011 @ 10:18 am | delete
- We had all the nieces and nephews in our wedding. Oh, if only they stayed that adorable. They were very well behaved during the ceremony. It was only after when I told them not to open my gifts and not trample my mother's flowers that they lost their sweetness. Which was fine, until one 6 year old got in my face telling me off and their mothers got upset. That was not a fun way to start our marriage.
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Susan52
Apr 18, 2011 @ 10:01 am | delete
- We just had a tiny wedding, but I was flower girl in two of my aunts' weddings when I was a little girl. Of course I stole the show just by being so darn cute! Yes, there's definitely a place for children (especially family) in a wedding!
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tandemonimom Apr 18, 2011 @ 9:59 am | delete
- Our ring bearer was VERY young and did wonderfully through the ceremony! But it was July in south Texas, so after the ceremony he had to put his jacket back on for the formal pictures - he was SO hot and started crying, but tried so hard NOT to cry. In most of the portraits, you can tell we're laughing at him because he was so cute, trying to stand up straight and NOT cry.
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I do enjoy children in weddings, especially the very little ones! Their excitement and awe spreads to everyone in attendance!
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The Most Special Flower Girl
The Most Special Flower Girl: All the Best Things About Being in a Wedding
Amazon Price: $6.66 (as of 05/30/2012)
When a child is asked to be in a wedding, they need to learn about their role. This little book for flower girls will answer all of her questions - and yours. The story involves a little flower girl named Sophie who saves the day at her aunt's wedding.
The Best Ever Ring Bearer
The Best Ever Ring Bearer: All the Best Things About Being in a Wedding
Amazon Price: $6.39 (as of 05/30/2012)
Yikes ! There is a frog in the flower girl's basket! This adorable story is a little boy's introduction to his role as ring bearer. You both will read this one over and over during the days leading up to that big event.
Silk Flower Headband for Flower Girl
Sloane Silk Flower Headband
Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 05/30/2012)
Are you using gardenias for your wedding? This headband is handmade and is a luxurious 4" bloom.
