Is it OK not to have a flower girl and ring bearer?

That being said, it's perfectly acceptable for you to have one and not the other. The flower girl has a basket and the ring bearer has a pillow to carry anyway – they don't need each other. While the flower girl doesn't really do much (no, you don't actually need to step on a path of petals), the ring bearer does.

Do I have to have a flower girl and ring bearer?

First things first: You DO NOT have to have a ring bearer, or even a flower girl for that matter. They are not required, even if you know a ton of adorable kids who would love to have the role.

What can you do instead of flower girl and ring bearer?

What do you do if you don't have a flower girl?

Is a ring bearer necessary?

If you don't know any young boys, don't sweat it: Having a ring bearer is a great way to include young family members in your wedding ceremony, but a ring bearer isn't a necessity. In most cases, the best man will be holding the real rings anyhow.

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What do you do if you don't have a ring bearer?

Who pays for the flower girl dress?

Who Pays for the Flower Girl Dress? In line with both the bride and bridesmaid dresses, the flower girl's dress is another item traditionally paid for by the bride's parents. If that's not an option, you can pay for this yourself. Or — if the flower girl is young — you can ask her family to contribute.

What can a bride carry instead of flowers?

What is the point of a flower girl?

In modern times, a flower girl may indeed symbolize wishes for fertility and the forming of a new family. However, it seems that today, most couples include a flower girl in the wedding party to honor a little one who is close to the family.

What can I throw instead of flower petals?

How old is a typical ring bearer?

Usually, flower girls and ring bearers range from ages three to eight years old. But don't let that stop you from giving those roles to someone younger or older, or even to adults, especially if you're not too keen on the idea of including children in your wedding.

Can I have a flower boy in my wedding?

Fortunately, flower boys are no longer a trend and we're seeing less of it, at least at destination weddings. There are other things you can have children do in a wedding if you want to include them but they don't fit the established age categories for traditional wedding party.

Can you have a flower boy at a wedding?

Escort or Flower Boy

A young boy can serve as an adorable escort for a girl or woman in the wedding party walking down the aisle. A popular choice is to have a boy escort the flower girl down the aisle, since they are likely close in age.

Who picks the ring bearer?

The ring bearer is typically either a bride's or groom's nephew. However, the son of your maid of honor or best man can act in this role. If you have a young boy of your own, the job of ring bearer is a perfect way to get them involved.

Does the bride pick the flower girl?

The flower girl is a key part of any traditional wedding ceremony, and too often couples leave the choice of flower girl until late in the planning stages. Let's look at a few tips for choosing a flower girl, and helping her get ready for her role in the wedding ceremony.

Who is supposed to be the ring bearer?

Most often, ring bearers are children of those close to the couple. They might be the kids of the maid of honor or best man, the couple's nephews, or the children of other friends or family members.

What color does the flower girl wear?

Traditionally, most flower girls wear white to match the bride. However, it's your day and you can choose whatever color fits your theme, color palette, and personal aesthetic.

Who walks with the flower girl?

The Flower Girl(s) and/or Ring Bearer(s): The children chosen will walk down the aisle one after the other. They can sit with their parents once they are done. The Bride and/or the Bride's Parents: The bride may be escorted by their father, mother, or both.

What is the purpose of a mini bride?

The main focus of having a little girl walk down the aisle first, though, has always been to represent the transformation of the bride from a child to an adult. That is why they wear white dresses too, so they can look like a mini version of the bride.

Can you have a wedding without flowers?

Yes, you read that right! Brides are embracing completely flowerless weddings. Beautiful bridal bouquets and huge floral arrangements are a mainstay at most weddings, but some couples choose to bid adieu to fresh blooms.

Does a bride need flowers?

Flowers have been a key part of the bridal look since the ancient Romans started to carry and wear floral garlands to their nuptials as a symbol of fertility, fidelity, and new beginnings.

Does a bride have to have a bouquet?

Bouquets are an immediately recognized (and totally pretty) wedding tradition, but carrying a bundle of blooms isn't a must. In fact, the reason brides originally started carrying them centuries ago was that the perfume of the flowers masked their body odor (you know, back when bathing wasn't a daily occurrence)…

Should I have a flower girl at my wedding?

Definitely! If you have a big family or a bunch of nieces, it might be a good idea to include everyone to avoid anyone feeling left out. If you've decided to include several little attendants in your bridal party, there are many duties they'd no doubt love to take on.

Should the flower girl be invited to the reception?

Should flower girls come to the reception? Yes! Even if you are having a no-kids reception, those in the wedding party should still be invited.

Who picks the flower girl and ring bearer?

Now one may ask, who should I pick? We suggest starting with your own children if you have any. If not, ask your siblings' children or the children of your maid of honor/best man. Really any young ones you feel close to are perfect for the job.