How Many Flower Girls In A Wedding

How many flower girls in a wedding? There is no official number of flower girls and ring bearers in a wedding. However, some might say that the average range would be between three to six flower girls and ring bearers. It all comes down to personal preference.

Flower girls and ring bearers vary greatly by region. For example, there are often more flower girls than talk at Caucasian weddings. On the other hand, there are typically more ring bearers than flower girls in Hispanic weddings.

How many flower girls in a wedding?

For best practice, couples might want to choose an even number of each (for instance four flower girls and four ring bearers). When choosing several children to serve as flower girls or ring bearers, it is also common to consider age. Typically a girl who is a few months younger than the ‘oldest’ flower girl or ring bearer is chosen, due to her ability to walk slowly and carefully.

What are flower girls

Flower girls are, as their name suggests, the young participants who carry flower petals down the aisle before a wedding. Traditionally, flower girls would also pick up discarded rice after the ceremony and toss it over the departing couple (a process known as “Rice throwing”) or hand out sweets or other small gifts to guests.

The tradition of flower girls can be traced back to ancient times, with female attendants used as a symbol of fertility. The actual term “flower girl” dates from the early 20th century, though young girls have been involved in weddings for centuries. In those days, the role was more of an honor than it is now.

Son’s would often volunteer their daughters as a tribute to show off their wealth and good standing by offering them up for marriage. The brides would then pay the families for the favor.

What is the flower girls dutys?

While their role is fairly self-explanatory, many are unaware of the flower girl’s responsibilities. These are just some of the things that you should expect your flower girl to do on your wedding day.

• The flower girl traditionally follows the ring bearer down the aisle, scattering petals before her as she goes. She aims to cover the path so thickly with petals that there isn’t room for anyone to walk on the ground.

• She should be well-groomed, with her hair nicely styled and wearing an age-appropriate dress. It’s also common for flower girls to wear matching shoes, socks, or tights that coordinate with their gowns.

• The flower girl needs to arrive at the ceremony venue an hour or so before guests are due to arrive, to prepare for the event. If there’s a separate dressing room set aside for the flower girls, they can have their hair done by a professional stylist who will also take care of makeup and nail polish if necessary.

• At some point, she will go through a rehearsal of the ceremony with the flower girl, to make sure everyone knows exactly what they are supposed to be doing. This will allow you to go through any details that you feel might not have been covered during the original briefing.

• Flower girls usually carry baskets or containers, in which they can place their petals. These can either be traditional wicker baskets or the type of containers that are specially made for flower girls these days. However, if your chosen design is not practical – it’s likely to fall over and spill rather than spread the petals – then you should choose a different model.

• The flower girl doesn’t normally carry anything other than flower petals, though some flower girls may also choose to carry something less traditional, such as toy rattles or teddy bears. The occasional flower girl will also take along bubbles, which can be used to send the couple off with a shower of good luck.

• When she reaches the front of the aisle, usually before the bride, she’ll need to stop walking. She may be asked to turn around, so she’s facing the back of the aisle, or she might simply be told to stand still. Either way, you should make sure that this is something your flower girl understands before the wedding day.

• Once the bride has arrived at the front of the aisle, the flower girl will move to her side and usually drop a few petals on the ground before returning to sit with the rest of the wedding party. If you’re having many flower girls, each one may take a turn in carrying out these activities. Alternatively, they might simply release all their petals into the air as they walk down the aisle, though this latter option is more likely to be used for a single flower girl.

• The vast majority of flower girls will remain at the ceremony and wedding reception, and some may even be given designated tasks during your big day. For instance, they might help hand out programs or escort guests to their seats. However, if you have a particularly young flower girl, it’s possible that she might get bored or that you may feel uncomfortable leaving her at the venue by herself. In this case, you could pay for a babysitter to look after them in your hotel room, if they have not already gone home with family members.

Why do we have flower girls in a wedding

The tradition of having a flower girl at a wedding can be traced back to Ancient Roman times. In those days, the role was more of an honor than it is now. Son’s would often volunteer their daughters as a tribute to show off their wealth and good standing by offering them up for marriage. The brides would then pay the families handsomely for the honor. In modern times, a bridesmaid fulfills this position.

Flower girls may also choose to carry something less traditional, such as toy rattles or teddy bears. The occasional flower girl will also take along bubbles, which can be used to send the couple off with a shower of good luck.

Typically the flower girl will release all of her petals into the air as she walks down the aisle.

The vast majority of flower girls will remain at the ceremony and wedding reception, and some may even be given designated tasks during your big day. For instance, they might help hand out programs or escort guests to their seats.

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