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I went to a wedding with two flower girls, but they were twins so it was kind of cute. I think six kids is a few too many...are there other jobs you could have them do?
I am thinking it may be too many but since it is all immediate family I feel horrible leaving them out. I could put them on other jobs but I can't think of any! What jobs would you suggest?
@MsJ26: You could also ask if they all want to do it--some may be more interested than others. You could have them help with handing out programs or something...trying to think here, lol.
At most they will be 4 by the time your wedding rolls around; chances are half of them will end up deciding not to walk down the aisle the day of, haha!
I say invite them all to be flower girls/ring bearers and make sure they are honored in someway. I would give the girls something like a hair wreath to wear and maybe a single flower to pin on the little boys. The day of the wedding let them decide who wants to walk down (most likely some will throw a tantrum or get shy and decide they don't want to do it).
@Statutory Grape: I have been trying to rack my brain too lol. I really like the idea of handing out programs. And I really like the idea of asking who will want to do it - hopefully a few will say they don't want to. My sister is right though - weddings can be so awkward! 3 jobs down, 3 more to go...eek...
I would ask them all to avoid hurt feelings. (I'm having three flowergirls, as we have 3 nieces between the ages of 5-7 and you really can't leave any out). I think the awkwardness of 6 kids in the ceremony will be worth it to keep the peace.
@babyboo: Very true! I can't count the number of times the flower girl/ring bearer at a wedding had a blow out before the ceremony! I like the idea of back up just in case...I want to make each one feel just as special so maybe I can ask who wants to do what so they feel they have a say in it...
Great ideas! :)
Kids at the age of 3 are not going to do a good job at handing out programs! Their parents would have to stand their with them and help it along. I agree with babyboo. Pick out a dress and suit and give all the parents the info and let them make the choice. Give them a deadline to decide and have the dresses/tux ordered.
And even if you end up having 6 you could have them walk with people in the bridal party during the procession and then let them go sit with their parents when they make it to the front. I think it could be really cute! Have the RB walk with different GM and the FG walk with different BM.
You could definitely have all the kids in the wedding... Use the boys as page boys... train bearers... or even flower boys... Have them throw the petals! You can always have more flower girls!
@nmsoonerbride: So true! My FI is starting to feel the tension with his family and as the same with mine with which kid will be doing what during the ceremony.
Definitely have them all! Even if they all decide they want to walk down the aisle on the day of the wedding, it will be adorable!!
Me and my FI just decided - they will all be in the wedding. Thanks bees for all the ideas :)
I would have all of them!
I will be having 5 kids at my wedding. One will be the flower girl, and one ring bearer. Then I will have two of the girls hold a scroll sign that says "Here comes the bride" before I walk down the aisle. And last I will have one of the little boys hold a sign that says "Mike, It's your last chance to run" <-- He wil walk down first. The reason for that one is because it will give everyone a little laugh and its a joke between FI and I. And it will calm his nerves :"]]
We have the same thing... 4 neices and 2 nephews and I say the more the merrier (please keep in mind that I also think it is just fine to have 8 BM's) but it is your day and you should have everyone that you want, and that you think it is important to have in the ceremony.
My wedding planner did a gorgeous winter wonderland style wedding a while back, and there was a troop of flower girls! (pics below) I thought it was fun and unique. I bet everyone thought it was adorable. I think you can do whatever you want! Include them as flower girls. I bet you anything there will be one gigantic "awwwwww!" as they walk down the aisle.
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Hi - I have a slight problem. There are 6 little kids around the age of 3 in me and my FI immdediate family (3 girls/3 boys) and it is hard for me to choose only 1 of each to be my flower girl/ring bearer. The familys are already starting to ask and I can already feel a little tension. How do you choose and would it look ridiculous to have all the kids pair up and walk down the isle? Have you had/been to a wedding where there was more than 1 flower girl/ring bearer?