Whether you have your own kids or want to include your favorite niece or nephew in the big day, we are often subject to making them the flower girl and ring bearer. But for those that may have more than one child to include, want something a bit different, or simply need other ideas, here are some great other ways to include your favorite kids on your wedding day.
Include them in the Planning Process
If you have a kid of your own, the wedding can be a weird day for them. Instead of worrying about any mixed emotions they may be having, include them from day one. This can mean giving them little jobs to do throughout or trusting them with a project, such as DIY favors or stuffing envelopes (of course, this depends on their age!). They will feel proud for helping and it can even be a big help for you!
Ask them to Lead the Procession
If you have too many kids included in your wedding, ask a few of them to be the leaders of the procession. Before the flower girl walks down the aisle, have them come down first, holding cute signs that say “she’s almost here!” or cheeky ones that read “too late to run now!” It’s a cute, simple addition to the ceremony that will have the kids feeling super special.
Plan Special Pictures
You’re going to be taking a ton of pictures on the big day, so why not add a few more specifically for the special little ones in your life? Ask your photographer to take a few of just you and the kids, bring a few props, and make it seem like a mini photo shoot (that will only take 5 minutes!). Not only will the kids feel important, but you’ll have those photos to remember forever. You can even gift each kid with a framed photo from the shoot once you get the images back.
Have them Join the Cake Cutting
The cake cutting is a fun part of the reception that even the kids love to pay attention to. Ask the little ones in your life to join you for this special moment and explain that only the best guests get to do the cutting. Offer them the first slices, too, because what kid (and adult, for that matter) doesn’t love cake?!
Create a Dance Together
If you really want to do something extra special, consider going a step further and choreographing a dance with them. This is something you can do together throughout the entire planning process and when you bust out your moves at the reception, we promise it will be a hit with all your guests—and a memory to last a lifetime.
Style Me Pretty Contributor – Jessica Tzikas is a freelance writer, editor, and content manager from South Florida, who recently moved back to the sunshine state after living in Philadelphia for the past few years. When she isn’t writing, you can find her reading by the beach, spoiling her black lab, and exploring nearby towns with her new husband.