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12 Tips for Children in Weddings

 

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  1. The parents of the flower girl and ring bearer should be invited to the rehearsal dinner. However, many rehearsal dinners can go as late as 10:00 or even later. Therefore, it is recommended that the children not attend the dinner. Talk with the parents to see if a babysitter could be arranged ahead of time.
  2. Ask the parents of your flower girl and ring bearer to make sure their children are well rested before the wedding. A good night's sleep the night before, or even a nap the day of, can help little ones get through the day.
  3. Assign a bridesmaid to each child in the bridal party. Have each of your secret helpers keep a goody bag handy. Fill it with nutritious treats (dry cereal, crackers, carrot sticks), crayons and paper, a bottle of water and small travel games. These kid supplies will come in handy while traveling from the church to the reception, while waiting for photographs to be taken, or during the reception.
  4. Take pictures with the flower girl and ring bearer as early in the day as possible, preferably before the ceremony. Then, there is less chance that their outfits could get dirty, torn, wrinkled; you know how kids are!
  5. Be sure to express your heartfelt appreciation to the children in your bridal party. Photographs make a cherished gift for flower girls and ring bearers of all ages. They will enjoy reflecting on pictures of themselves and remembering the special role they played in your wedding.
  6. Kids are unpredictable! All the practice and preparation in the world does not mean that they will perform their role &flawlessly&. Don't expect perfection. Remember, if it doesn't go just as planned, it will make for entertaining clips in your wedding video.

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