Alternatives to the Flower Girl Basket
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- Kissing Balls/Pomanders: This is a round ball of flowers
carried by the ribbon to which it is attached. These tend to be somewhat
heavy so make sure your flower girls is old enough/strong enough to carry
it
- Bells: In Irish culture, bells are rung to ward off evil
spirits, remind the couple of their wedding vows, and create peace between
a fighting couple. Have the little girl(s) ring a bell as she walks down
the aisle to signal the entrance of the bride
- Wands: What little girl wouldn't want to be a fairy princess?
Plus this idea wouldn't be a rish for potential noise during the ceremony,
and the little girl(s) could play with it for time to come after the wedding.
- Bubbles: have a nice, enchanting effect. The only drawback
is that they could spill and stain the girls' dress
- Wreath: The girls could carry round or heart shaped wreaths
for a unique touch
- Galvanized Buckets: These are gaining in popularity
as centerpieces, pew markers, and would be a nice touch for the flower
girl to carry for a summer wedding. Fill them with flower pettles, stones,
apples, etc. for the flower girl to toss as she walks down the aisle
- Lantern: Talk about a mood setter- having the little girl
carry a lantern down the aisle would add so much to the ambience. However,
lanterns should only be carried by older flower girls
- Wagon: For a youthful touch, have the flower girl pull
a wagon filled with flower petals, potted flowers, another smaller child,
etc. Leave it plain or decorate it with flowers and tulle
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