Flower girls and Pageboys?
Possible duties of the flowergirl
- To attend pre-wedding day ceremony rehearsals
- To walk before the bride and throw petals down the aisle to
symbolize the brides new chosen path in life
- To walk down the aisle with the pageboy
- Hold a basket of rose petals or confetti for other guests to
throw at the newlyweds as they depart
- To follow bridesmaids up the aisle and depart with the
bridesmaids
- Be present in all wedding photos
- Possibly stand up with the bridesmaids during the length of the
ceremony
Possible duties of the pageboy/ring bearer
- To attend pre-wedding day ceremony rehearsals
- To walk down the aisle with the flower girl
- Deliver the wedding rings down the aisle to the groom
- Hold a basket of rose petals or confetti for other guests to
throw at the newlyweds as they depart
- Be present in all wedding photos
- Possibly stand up with the groomsmen during the length of the
ceremony
Flower girls and pageboys usually are aged between 3 and 9 years
old. It is important to remember that flowergirls and page boys are
really just children acting like adults so leniency and contingency
are the two key words to ensuring the day runs smoothly.
Tips to control your little prince or
princess
- Ensure that the children you choose for these roles are
confident in performing in front of a large crowd. Pre-wedding
rehearsals often aid in ironing out some nerves but should not be
relied on as a foolproof plan. Kids will be kids and there is a
possibility things will go wrong on the day.
- Ensure the child is there at the pre-wedding rehearsal so they
can practice.
- Ensure that they have had a nap before the ceremony or a good
nights sleep beforehand.
- Under no circumstances should you give the children sugar
before the ceremony!!
- If children refuse to do what they are told it is often handy
to resort to bribery. It's amazing what children will do for a
lollipop. Just make sure that they get their treat after and not
prior to the ceremony.
- Make sure the children are dressed in appropriate and
comfortable clothing.
- Take the wedding photos before the ceremony if possible as the
child won't be as tired.
- Remember that children will often find it difficult to stand
through an entire ceremony so it may be a good idea to let them sit
down with their parents after their initial duties have been
performed.
- If you are not confident with letting the page boy carry the
real rings, allow the page boy to carry replicas and entrust the
real rings to your best man. Alternatively you can sew the rings to
the ring bearing pillow with a single thread.
It's too hard to predict the inconsistent actions of children
but there are several steps that you can take to ensure that you
day runs smoothly. At the end of the day you must remember that
children will be children, that is, they will be unpredictable and
sometimes difficult. However, flower girls and page boys are always
a hit with the crowds and the newlyweds as they add an element of
priceless fairytale charm and adorableness to your special day.