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Mrs. Lav
Master November 2015

Infant flower girl (flower baby?)

Mrs. Lav, on January 14, 2015 at 3:46 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 22

My flower girl (flower baby?) is the daughter of one of my bridesmaids. She'll only be 13 months old at my wedding. Does anyone have any gift suggestions? I made her a tote bag similar to the ones for bridesmaids. Obviously she won't be able to understand/appreciate the gifts, but I was thinking maybe a book about being a flower girl that she might be able to read when she's older and learn about her special role? What are some things I can put in her tote bag?

Also, has anyone had any experience with flower girls of this age? She'll probably just come down the aisle with her mom. Depending on development level, she may get pushed in a vintage baby carriage. It's more of an honorary role than anything else-- I'm not expecting a lot from her. Worst case, we list her in the program but don't involve her in the ceremony (especially if she freaks out at the rehearsal).

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Latest activity by Mrs. Lav, on January 15, 2015 at 12:11 PM
  • AndixLyn
    Master June 2015
    AndixLyn ·
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    Totally unnecessary.

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  • DeniseD
    Master May 2015
    DeniseD ·
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    I was thinking to get mine (who will be just under 2 years old and my goddaughter) a small jewelry box with her name or initials. Something to have as she gets older.

    edit: for spelling because I have keyboard dyslexia.

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  • Mrs. Lav
    Master November 2015
    Mrs. Lav ·
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    Thanks, everyone!

    @AndixLyn-- do you mean the flower baby or the gifts? haha

    @Kassy- I'm convinced her mom would have been a hippie if she had been born 25 years earlier, so it fits. Smiley smile

    @Denise- good idea. I'm probably not going to give her any jewelry to wear but a box might be a nice gesture.

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  • OG FMP
    Master August 2015
    OG FMP ·
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    Awww a flower baby!! So cute!! I suggest a book...and a jewelry box would be nice too.

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  • Mallori
    Expert January 2015
    Mallori ·
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    I got mine, who is 2, almost 3, a Pottery Parn personalized back pack and come coloring books and crayons in case she got bored. She partied harder than most of the adults at the reception.

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  • OG FMP
    Master August 2015
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    Great idea Mallori!!

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  • NotAllWhoWanderAreLost
    Master August 2015
    NotAllWhoWanderAreLost ·
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    Love the idea, don't think the gifts are necessary. (I would consider getting her something for a college fund, she will have no idea what is happening anyways.)

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  • Mrs. Lav
    Master November 2015
    Mrs. Lav ·
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    Thanks everyone!

    (Now I kind of want to dress her up like an actual flower haha)

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  • Mrs.Temme
    VIP September 2014
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    My nephew was 9 months at our wedding. We had his dad, carry him down the aisle and that was pretty much it. We somehow forgot to even take portraits with him, although I have a few of him with just me before the ceremony. As a gift I got him an engraved sterling silver yo yo. His mom loved it as a keepsake from the event. I think it was from theknotstore

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  • Silan
    Master April 2015
    Silan ·
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    Dress her like a flower and have someone carry her down, like an older flower girl would do with a basket of flowers. Just don't throw her down the aisle Smiley winking

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
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    My flower girl will be 3 - not as young as yours but same idea because the gift is not really for her, its more of a sentimental thing for her parents! I got my flower girl a pearl bracelet: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/241470295

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  • NewestHess
    Super May 2015
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    A picture of the two of you in a pretty frame to give to her when she's older.

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  • Reese
    Master July 2015
    Reese ·
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    This doesn't at all help you decide, but I IMMEDIATELY thought of this when reading your subject line. Some people...


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  • Mrs. Lav
    Master November 2015
    Mrs. Lav ·
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    @Rebecca-- OMG. Notice how everyone's only sort-of looking at the bride and instead staring at the baby, wondering what kind of brain damage it's going to have. Good luck, kid!

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  • kaylarae
    Master April 2015
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    Personally I believe that if the kid can't successfully walk down the aisle alone, they shouldn't be in the wedding. That being said, if you're dead set on having her, don't get a gift. She doesn't need one and she's not gonna remember it...

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  • Mr. & Mrs. C
    Super March 2016
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    Honestly, put money in a bank account for her. Or buy her dress that is what i would appreciate if i was the mom.

    ETA Advise: Make sure she is feed and has napped, you just have to know what kind of baby she is. Is she the fussy kind?

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  • MissToMrs
    Devoted August 2015
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    My flower baby will only be 6 1/2 months old at our wedding (my first niece was just born, so of course I had to include her). As her "gift" I am purchasing her dress for the wedding.

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  • S
    Devoted May 2015
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    I am having 2 flower girls ( my goddaughters) at my wedding. they are 5 and 2. I also am having hard time trying to figure out what to get them. After searching, I am giving them a picture frame that says " Flower Girls" , and I'm going to put picture of each girls and me in it.

    They can remember that moment when they get older.

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  • Snarky
    Master September 2014
    Snarky ·
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    @Rebecca Haha I thought of that too. I don't understand baby flower girl/ring bearer etc. ESPECIALLY if it's not your kid. It's not like they can actually perform a task (if they can even make it through the whole thing without screaming) so it's basically just parading them down the aisle for show.

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  • Mrs. Lav
    Master November 2015
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    Totally fine with parading her down haha. We don't know a lot of kids, and she's the first one that I've been close to since her mom is one of my best friends. We're all super excited about it. But, yeah, I get that she's just for show.

    I haven't discussed it with her mom yet, but I am planning on purchasing the dress. Most of the ones I've looked at (Etsy) are around $40. I know they could afford it and probably wouldn't expect it, but I figure the gesture is more meaningful.

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