| Experts advise that if you want to include children in | | | | carrying a pillow with two rings tied to it. You may |
| the wedding ceremony, it’s usually best to have | | | | want to have someone hand him the pillow just |
| kids aged four and above. The most important thing | | | | before he starts walking, as he could lose the rings if |
| to bear in mind is to communicate clearly with your | | | | given the pillow too far in advance. A tuxedo is |
| flower girl or ring bearer and their parents about the | | | | definitely not a must for the ring bearer, even if it |
| job you’ve given to each. Explain what | | | | makes him look adorable. Short pants and knee |
| they’ll wear and what they’ll need to do. | | | | socks, or a suit are both excellent options. |
| These children need to be comfortable, and there | | | | Choosing a flower girl dress can be a fun time for |
| are plenty of choices at children’s stores that | | | | both you and your flower girl. Begin by checking out |
| are both reasonably priced and wearable well after | | | | boutiques that specialize in children’s wedding |
| the wedding. | | | | wear. Remember the parents will be paying for the |
| Having a kid friendly menu at a separate table, along | | | | dress, so include them in the decision. Also let them |
| with coloring books and crayons as the centerpiece is | | | | know what kind of shoes she will be wearing. |
| a good idea (balloons at the reception is also a big hit | | | | Little girls like to feel like princesses, so consider a |
| with kids). You might also want to consider providing | | | | smaller make of your wedding gown. Traditionally, |
| childcare in a separate room so the adults can really | | | | flower girl dresses are white with full ruffle skirts. |
| enjoy themselves. Kids are capricious; so do have a | | | | Don’t forget to find matching accents for her |
| sense of humor about things. All the practice and | | | | hair. |
| preparation in the world does not mean they will | | | | If you’re having children in attendance, make |
| perform their roles to perfection, so make sure | | | | sure their parents understand that they should be |
| you’re okay with a little deviation from the | | | | dressed comfortably. For boys a dress shirt and |
| program. | | | | slacks, with or without a tie is appropriate, and for |
| The ring bearer is usually aged four to eight, and he | | | | girls, a pretty dress is perfect. |
| walks down the aisle just before the flower girl, | | | | |