Helping Your Daughter Be The Perfect Flower Girl

When planning your wedding, one of the roles you might want to fulfill is that of the flower girl, and who could be more perfect for that role than your own daughter? Flower girls are typically very young and, as such, can’t have the pressure put on them that bridesmaids and other grown members of the party might be able to handle better. But you can still help your daughter be the perfect flower girl with the tips below.

Give her something for her comfort

It’s a big day and when your daughter is feeling a little nervous, having something like a beloved doll or a teddy bear to hold onto (when she’s not holding the flowers) can help settle her a little and offer her some comfort. You can even get her a special wedding bear from stores like My Wedding Teddy. Aside from rewarding her for her great job, this can also be used as a photoshoot prop, making your wedding day photos even more special. First and foremost, however, is making sure that she has it to keep herself calm and comfortable.

Get the perfect look

Outside of walking the flowers down the aisle, the biggest role that the flower girl is going to play is to make everyone say “aww” as they come down the aisle. To that end, you can make it feel like a big and positive day for your daughter, too, with outfits from stores like A Little Lacey to make it feel that little bit extra special. The opportunity to dress up in a very pretty outfit can be one of the things that help your daughter look forward to the day, rather than be nervous about it.

Pair her up with a bridesmaid

If your daughter does feel a little nervous about making her way down the aisle or you’re worried that she might not take it too well if she has a lot of eyes on her, then you can always make sure that she has a little help going down the aisle. Your bridesmaids have their duties to fulfill and you can ask one of them to be the one that walks down the aisle with your daughter, whether it’s right behind her, supporting her all the way, or even holding her hand.

Get “perfect” out of your mind

Of course, you want your daughter to be the perfect flower girl and for the day to be perfect, and for everything to go as perfectly as possible. However, that’s not the kind of expectation you should put on a child. Practice her role with her, help her feel calm and confident, but don’t push too hard or put too much pressure on her. It’s supposed to be a day of celebration and a positive change in the life of your family. You don’t want to be the one responsible for ruining that for your daughter.

Most of all, remember that the most important thing is that your daughter is a part of your wedding. That should always remain the priority.