Flower Girls are more that just cute and adorable. They have an important role to play in any wedding procession. If you have a daughter that has been asked to be a Flower Girl or if you are having a flower girl in your procession, you will find the answers in the following article.

The duties of the Flower Girl
The flower girls is usually aged between 3 and 8 years. On the day of the big wedding she walks down the aisle just in front of the maid of honor, and she scatters rose petals along the path of the bride. The Flower Girl always follows the ring bearer (if there is one). Usually, the Flower Girl would tote a basket full of petals, but other alternatives that have been used recently also include confetti or wrapped candies. Also, instead of scattering aforementioned items, she could maybe carry a pomander, or maybe just a single flower. Another cute idea is to let the Flower Girl blow soap bubbles instead of scattering the flowers.

If you want, you could have two flower girls or you could pair up the ring bearer and flower girl so that they can proceed together, side by side. Partnering will give them added confidence if they are very young, so that might be a good and incredibly cute idea.

If some bridesmaids are skittish about the processional, then the flower girl is definitely going to be a little spooked. To communicate the importance of her role, while minimizing the pressure, the bride should explain the flower girl's duties to her well in advance. The parents should follow up with pep talks and rehearsals. But don't worry, once the big dame comes, everyone will be happy tp celebrate with you. Seat the flower girl's parents as much in the front of the ceremony as possible. That way she can focus on them and be encouraged by their smiles of reassurance if she is very nervous.

What do Flower Girls Wear
Flower girls ado not have to wear similar versions of the bride's dress. A white dress in tea-length with a hat or satin bow are very common, but there are many little-girl looks to choose from. Make sure it fits the overall theme of the wedding and you will be right on the spot.