What is a Flower Girl

Who Can Be a Flower Girl?

A flower girl is defined as a young girl between 3 and 10 years old who is often a relative to the bride or groom, mostly a sister, cousin, or niece, and rarely can be a close friend’s daughter. This doesn’t restrict who you can choose to be a flower girl, so you could choose a young girl from your family and friends. There’s also the choice to have multiple flower girls if you have a number of young girls you’d like to include in the wedding, and rarely a bride could choose a pet to walk her down the aisle.
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The Role of a Flower Girl in a Wedding

The main responsibility of a flower girl is to walk down the aisle just before the bride while scattering petals or decorative accessories from a basket, or just carrying a small bouquet and walking down the aisle. She mainly adds charm and warmth to the event because of her innocence, which symbolizes purity and her journey to maturity. The sequence of the wedding begins with her walking down the aisle before the bride with a smile while tossing petals on her way, and is often followed by the ring bearer. When she gets to the front, where the altar is, she stands with the bridesmaid or shows her designated sitting spot. The flower girl is also allowed to participate in photos and enjoy the reception. Many brides match her look with an Ivory Flower Girl Dress or a Lace Flower Girl Dress from The Dress Outlet.

Alternatives to Flower Petals

Petals are the most common choice that flower girls toss on the aisle, but some venues prohibit using them since it is hard to clean them up. This leads us to alternatives that are easy on the environment, these include:

• Having the flower girl carry a small bouquet or a pomander ball can be more comfortable and less messy
• Holding a sign that says “Here comes the bride” or just a sweet message.
• Blowing bubbles is also a great alternative
• Walking with a stuffed animal that matches her outfit is perfect for a child-friendly touch.

These alternatives pair beautifully with Girls' party dresses and Kids' formal dresses found at The Dress Outlet.

How to Prepare a Flower Girl for Her Role

Kids can be nervous sometimes, especially when faced with large crowds, which means the flower girl may need some training to ensure she is confident enough for the role. Below are some tips that can help the girl feel more confident and comfortable:

• Rehearsing her walk: This could take place in the venue of the wedding, if it’s accessible, or at home. Try doing it a few times, especially if the flower girl is really young.
• Ensure she understands her role: This will ease her task and make her understand how simple her role is. Ensure you use reassuring language.
• Offer her a companion: This could be the ring bearer or one of the bridesmaids to ensure she follows the steps needed and is less nervous.

A confident flower girl will light up your big day and make you walk down the aisle even more charming.