Keeping the littlest members of your wedding party happy
They may be all dressed up and looking more perfect than they ever have before, but remember: your ring bearer and flower girl are still energetic little kids inside all that finery. When you plan ahead and the needs of the little ones in your wedding party, they’ll be happily occupied during what can be a very exciting, very long day for them.
Photography by: Dietrich Gesk, Minneapolis, Minnesota
First,
sit down with your ring bearer and flower girl and talk to them about what it
will mean to be in a wedding. Walk them through their roles (and practice
walking down an imaginary aisle!) so they’re comfortable with what they’ll be
expected to do during your ceremony. Include them in as much planning as you
can, and make them feel special by giving them gifts to mark the importance of
their jobs, like a pretty bracelet for your flower girl that mimics the jewelry
you give your bridesmaids or a favorite toy for your ring bearer that he’ll
have fun with during the reception.
During
the reception, make sure the kids get child-friendly meals (like chicken
fingers and fries). If many children will be attending your wedding, set up a
special kids’ area with little tables and chairs so they can eat and play with
their friends. Provide games and activities to keep them occupied and
entertained, and arrange for someone to supervise the kids so parents can enjoy
themselves.
Enjoy!
