Preparing Your Flower Girl
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
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
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