Preparing Your Flower Girl
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Flower girls are just so darn adorable. When they walk down the aisle, watch the faces of the guests light up with big smiles. However, being a flower girl is a big job for a little girl, and it is best to prepare them in advance so things will go smoothly on the wedding day.
For every flower girl who skips down the aisle, merrily tossing rose petals, there is another one who makes it only halfway before sitting down in the aisle and refusing to budge. Most little girls are very excited to be a flower girl, but once the actual moment arrives, they may suffer from shyness or stage fright. This is especially true of the youngest flower girls, but it can happen at any age.
Many little girls have never been to a wedding before, and do not know what to expect. A great way to prepare them is with books on the subject. There are even story books and coloring books written especially for flower girls, to tell them all about their very important job. This would make a nice little treat from the bride.
Often flower girls simply become overwhelmed by the grandeur of the wedding. If the ceremony will take place in a church, take the little girl to a few services there so that it becomes a familiar place to her. The rehearsal will also be helpful, as it will allow her the opportunity to practice her walk down the aisle.
At the rehearsal, explain to the flower girl exactly what she should do. First she will put on a pretty dress, and Mommy will put ribbons in her hair. Then they will arrive at the ceremony location. When the music starts, it will mean that it is time for her to get ready to go. After the bridesmaids, she will walk down the aisle, carrying flowers or a basket of petals to toss. Be sure to tell the little girl what an important role the flower girl has in the wedding. Pride and excitement will help to overcome nervousness.
It is not unusual for the bride to be relatively unfamiliar to the flower girl. A great way to help prepare the little girl is to include her in as many of the pre-wedding festivities as possible (not the bachelorette party, obviously!). It will make the young lady feel very special to be included in grown-up parties, and it will give her a chance to become more comfortable with the bride and the bridesmaids.
To show your little one how special she is to you, give her a pretty piece of flower girl jewelry that she can wear at the wedding. Classic pieces like sterling silver lockets, seed pearl strands, and pearl pendants make perfect choices for flower girl jewelry. The anticipation of wearing her very special gift from the bride will make the wedding even more exciting to a little girl.
Finally, be sensitive to the temperament of the child you are asking to be in your wedding. Some children are simply too shy, and no amount of preparation will help them feel up to the job. When I asked my niece to be my flower girl, she said no. Everyone said that she would come around, but she never did. Her younger sister, who was much more outgoing, was my flower girl instead, and everyone was happy.
With a little planning and preparation, you can make your wedding a wonderful experience for your flower girl. It will be a special bond between the bride and her little relative. And if your flower girl does panic halfway down the aisle and refuse to go any farther, well, at least she is sure to look adorable!
The Fratellis - For The Girl (with lyrics)
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Orignal From: The Fratellis - For The Girl (with lyrics)
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