Fetching Florals For Your Flower Girl

Kylee Paige Photography

After the bride, the flower girl is the most highly-anticipated figure in a wedding. Sweet, upbeat and lending her lighthearted spirit to the ceremony, she might meander down the aisle, forgetting to toss her petals entirely, but it doesn’t matter—it’s the flower girl! She can do no wrong.

Once you’ve tapped some adorable friend or family member to take on the role, you’ll need to set her up with some flowers. And these days, there are endless options that go far beyond the basket-and-rose-petals approach. Customizing how your flower girl carries out her task is part of the fun, and we’ve got 5 ways she can do it below.

A Floral Pomander Ball

There’s nothing cuter than a flower girl or two swinging a pretty flower ball down the aisle. A kind of floral bauble, this is a great way to put flowers in the hands of the littlest member of your wedding party and ensuring that they stay put. A fun, kid-friendly alternative to the basket, floral pomanders bring a Victorian feel to your ceremony.

A Hoop Wreath Or A Ribbon Wand

A more modern approach, a small hoop wreath decorated with flowers and strung with ribbon gracing your flower girl’s hands is definitely on trend. Hoops and circles have been rolling up to define ceremony sites lately, replacing arches. It’s a flexible, contemporary shape, perfect for little ones to handle and open to lots of decor possibilities. Ribbon wands are easy to assemble and look especially festive when topped with flowers.

Garlands, Crowns And Headbands 

Mae Stier

Your flower girl might be fussy about wearing a big old thicket of flowers around her head, as beautiful as it may look. Not to worry: you can pop fresh flowers onto a headband, tuck flowers behind her Dutch crown hairstyle, or have your florist make a graceful garland of greens that won’t feel heavy or bothersome. This is an infinitely dynamic look, where you can carry through the wedding flowers or dedicate a few singular ones to your flower girl alone.

A Single Stem

A flower girl can make her own statement by carrying just one powerful flower like a protea, rose or peony. Her blossom can reference the bride’s bouquet by picking up its centerpiece flower or even be added to the bouquet later.

A Nosegay

Hannah Cooper Photography

Also called a tussie-mussie, this traditional clutch of flowers can help bridge the gap between flower girl and junior bridesmaid. If your flower girl feels more inclined to carry a bouquet like the big girls, let her. Give her a smaller, slighter version of the bridesmaid’s flowers. A loose, light gathering looks perfect in the hands of a slightly older flower girl.

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