There are plenty of different factors to consider when planning a wedding - from choosing the perfect venue to finding the dress. However, it's also essential that you find a way to make the experience as fun as possible for everyone involved - including your littlest guests, such as your flower girl.
While many little girls will love the opportunity to get dressed up and feel like a real-life princess, they might feel a little overwhelmed by the process - meaning it's important you make an effort to make the day as fun for them as it will be for you. Here are some top tips to get you started!
Ask them to be your flower girl. One of the most exciting parts of wedding planning is asking your bridesmaids to be part of your ceremony - after all, it's a great way to celebrate your friendship. As a result, you should look into some cute ways to ask a flower girl to become an essential part of your wedding. For example, you could send her a personalised invite.
Have fun picking the outfit. While your dress is undoubtedly the most important garment at the wedding - finding the right dresses for your bridesmaids and flower girls can also be stressful. As a result, try to make it as fun as possible for your flower girl, especially if you are making them try on multiple outfits at once. Instead of treating it like a shopping experience - tell them you are playing dress-up together!
Buy a flower crown. Accessories are another great way to bring a smile to your flower girl’s face, especially if you get them their very own flower crown so that they look like the princesses they read about in their storybooks. In the same way in which you should ensure your outfits coordinate with your flowers, you should make sure the crown matches too.
Find ways to keep the tantrums at bay. On your big day, you must be able to invest all of your energy into your own happiness and enjoying the magical moments with your partner. This means that you should assign babysitting duty to someone else - especially if you’ll be having a lot of children at your wedding. However, you should also ensure you have some tricks up your sleeve so that you can all keep tantrums at bay. For example, you might want to have some form of entertainment in place or plenty of games for them to busy themselves with at the table.
You’ll spend a lot of time on your big day posing for photographs - and while this can feel a little tiring, it's a great way to ensure that your memories of the event last forever. As a result, you should make sure that you don’t forget to take plenty of pictures with your flower girl - both before and after the wedding. Taking pictures with children earlier in the day is always a safe bet - as they have less time to spill something on their outfit!