Nothing elicits more sounds of admiration from the people gathered in a wedding than the cute flower girl and ring bearer. This is with the exception of the bride herself, of course.  Flower girls and ring bearers are beautiful additions to the wedding ceremony.

It shows our tradition of including children in this ceremony of renewal, hope and commitment. Weddings are primarily family affairs so it’s also a great way for the old and young members to meet. If you are the proud mother of the adorable flower girl or the cute ring bearer, here are a few tips to make your little bundle of joy beautiful and in his and her best behavior.

1. Before anything else, ask if he or she wants to be a part of the wedding. Some kids actually end up crying or giving tantrums on the wedding day itself because they do not want to be there. Explain the importance the event and his or her role. If your child knows what he or she is suppose to do there and says yes willingly, then you can at least be assured that he or she wants to be the flower girl or the ring bearer.
2. Be there with your child on the rehearsal dinner and fittings. This will assure you kid that you support them and that there is no need for apprehensions. It’s also a good thing that your child knows the bride or groom’s family so that he or she will be at ease and will have more fun on the date itself.
3. The night before the wedding, make sure that your child is properly rested and sleeps early. Make sure that she gets enough rest so that he or she can wake up bright and early the next morning.
4. On the day of the wedding, dress your child an hour or two before the wedding so that the dress or suit will not be crumpled. You can start with the hair first before putting on the dress. Flowers or a hair pin can be great accessories for the hair. Make your daughter feel extra pretty with a pair of beautiful birthstone earrings or a simple gold necklace. You also have the option of letting her wear a pretty bracelet. You little boy will look great in his small suit and his dad’s cufflinks.
5. Now, there’s nothing left for your precious one but to walk down the aisle with a pretty smile. Take lots of picture and enjoy the moment.

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