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 Flower girls and pageboys usually are aged between 3 and 9 years
old. It is important to remember that flowergirls and page boys are
really just children acting like adults so leniency and contingency
are the two key words to ensuring the day runs smoothly. Here are
some tips that may prove useful in controlling your little prince or
princess:
Ensure that the children you choose for these roles are
confident in performing in front of a large crowd. Pre-wedding
rehearsals often aid in ironing out some nerves but should not be
relied on as a foolproof plan. Kids will be kids and there is a
possibility things will go wrong on the day.
Ensure the child is there at the pre-wedding rehearsal so
they can practice.
Ensure that they have had a nap before the ceremony or a good
nights sleep beforehand.
Under no circumstances should you give the children sugar
before the ceremony!!
If children refuse to do what they are told it is often handy
to resort to bribery. It’s amazing what children will do for a
lollipop. Just make sure that they get their treat after and not
prior to the ceremony.
Make sure the children are dressed in appropriate and
comfortable clothing.
Take the wedding photos before the ceremony if possible as
the child won’t be as tired.
Remember that children will often find it difficult to stand
through an entire ceremony so it may be a good idea to let them sit
down with their parents after their initial duties have been
performed.
If you are not confident with letting the page boy carry the
real rings, allow the page boy to carry replicas and entrust the
real rings to your best man. Alternatively you can sew the rings to
the ring bearing pillow with a single thread.
It's too hard to predict the inconsistent actions of children but
there are several steps that you can take to ensure that you day runs
smoothly.
At the end of the day you must remember that
children will be children, that is, they will be unpredictable and
sometimes difficult. However, flower girls and page boys are always a
hit with the crowds and the newlyweds as they add an element of
priceless fairytale charm and adorableness to your special day.
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| Take the wedding photos before the ceremony if possible as
the child won’t be as tired.
Remember that children will often find it difficult to stand
through an entire ceremony so it may be a good idea to let them sit
down with their parents after their initial duties have been
performed.
If you are not confident with letting the page boy carry the
real rings, allow the page boy to carry replicas and entrust the
real rings to your best man. Alternatively you can sew the rings to
the ring bearing pillow with a single thread.
It's too hard to predict the inconsistent actions of children but
there are several steps that you can take to ensure that you day runs
smoothly.
At the end of the day you must remember that
children will be children, that is, they will be unpredictable and
sometimes difficult. However, flower girls and page boys are always a
hit with the crowds and the newlyweds as they add an element of
priceless fairytale charm and adorableness to your special day.
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We are always asked about inviting children to weddings, and my
response is YES invite them BUT make sure they are entertained - A
wonderful company called smiles has created wonderful products to
keep children of all ages occupied on the big day. They have boxes
for girls and boxes for boys, check them out we love them.
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