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Corrin
Dedicated October 2021

Alternative to flower girl

Corrin, on November 9, 2020 at 8:27 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 5

I recently asked my brother if his 3 year old would be my ring bearer to which he said yes, woohoo!

I would love to have a flower girl too, but the only young girls I know are my niece and our groomsman's baby who will both only be about 1 by the time the wedding happens in May.

I do know a couple other young boys (cousins' kids), but unfortunately my extended family is more... uh, sexist, and don't want their boys to be called flower girls or dropping petals. I mentioned the idea casually and got a lot of negative comments about how they would be uncomfortable having their boys do it. So I dropped it and didn't ask them formally.

Now I guess I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas for alternatives to flower girls? Or some way to use a one year old?

It's not the end of the world to not have one, but it would certainly be cute if I could figure something out!

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Latest activity by Karla, on November 9, 2020 at 9:05 PM
  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Https://weddingdaysparklers.com/alternatives-to-having-a-flower-girl/


    When I googled it, there was a lot! How would the family members feel about having them toss confetti instead of petals?
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  • Stacey
    Super May 2021
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    I’ve seen several weddings (online) where they had their grandmothers be the flower girls and it was adorable 😀
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  • Corrin
    Dedicated October 2021
    Corrin ·
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    Unfortunately my venue only allows real petals. Confetti/sparklers/seeds are a no go Smiley sad

    My cousins' kids with a banner might work though - thanks for the website!

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  • Corrin
    Dedicated October 2021
    Corrin ·
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    Oh my gosh that is the cutest thing ever. Unfortunately between my FH and I, we only have one grandparent left but maybe we could incorporate him somehow!

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  • Karla
    Super February 2020
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    We had “flower babes” and it was husband’s grandmother and my two college-aged cousins! His grandmother definitely stole the show when she started handing the petals and placing them on top of people’s head instead of throwing on the ground. 😂


    Alternative to flower girl 1

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