Choosing your wedding party is an important part of preparing for your big day, and in doing so, there are many key roles to fill. One of those, depending on what you want for your wedding, is choosing a flower girl to be a part of your big day. While this is an undoubtedly adorable role, it?s one that can be tricky to choose the perfect candidates for out of the little ladies in your life. Below, we outline how to choose your flower girl and how to ask her parents for their permission.
Consider the Flower Girl’s Age
Choose a flower girl that is the appropriate age for the job. While the parameters of this are certainly flexible, most flower girls tend to be between four and six years old. However, this is definitely something that you can go outside of the box on. In fact, many people choose flower girls that are younger than four or that are as old as eight years old. Be leery of choosing a flower girl that is too young, though, as they may have trouble getting down the aisle on their own or may be intimidated by the crowd. If your flower girl is much older than eight, you may want to consider making her a junior bridesmaid instead. Consider the Relationship you Have With Her
More important than the age of your flower girl candidate is the relationship you and your fiancé have with her. Choosing your wedding party is all about incorporating people that are important in your lives, and choosing a flower girl is no exception to this rule! You?ll want to have a child...