To have kids or to not have kids in your wedding, seems like a simple question. It's not so simple when you have pros and cons swimming around in your head as you get closer and closer to your big day. What if the kid misbehaves or doesn't want to participate when it comes time to walk down the aisle? For all the kids who get excited when they hear about your wedding, here are five pros that may help push you towards having a little flower girl or ring bearer.
5 Kids Are Cute and Full of Love...
Just one glance at this adorableflower girl puts a smile on my face. Children just want to be loved as they have so much love to give in return. Most kids eat up the opportunity to feel special and to feel like they are adding charm to your wedding day. To make certain you get a photo of your flower girl as cute as this one bring mom or dad along so the little one feels comfortable and don't forget their **favorite toy. **
Kids keep the party going and they help keep our own energy going. This little guy looks like he is having a great day and is proud to be the ring bearer. How cute are his shoes and suit? Yes along with their energy may be some screaming and running around, but weddings are meant to be fun! **Let go of the stress and **join all the kids running around the dance floor at your wedding and start enjoying all the hard work you and your spouse put into this momentous celebration!
At those too serious moments when you need a laugh just ask any kid to tell you a joke or have them say or do just about anything. Kids love to laugh and know all about having a good time, just ask kids why they watch SpongeBob! They know how to make our lives better and when you look back your photos and see kids like this funny little guy you will be thankful that you chose to have them in your wedding. So laugh it up with all the children during your big day and throw in a SpongeBob gift that they will be sure to enjoy while sitting at the **kids table. **
Sometimes unpredicted events can give you a greatwedding story to tell for years to come. On your 10th anniversary you'll look back at your wedding album at the kid who wouldn't let go of the dress as you walked down the aisle with your new husband...the little guy had the biggest crush on you and wanted you all to himself! This is the story that makes the best of the pros for having children in your wedding so bring toys, dolls, coloring books, and games to keep the** kids entertained** and to make for sweet unpredictable stories not cranky ones. If you really want to go all out for the kids** hire a clown or a magician** who will definitely keep them happy, just make sure they're not afraid of clowns!
Remember that kids are just that...kids! Even if you get the crying flower girl or the ring bearerwho stomps his way down the aisle it still makes for a fun memory and a fun day! You and your new spouse are getting married and get to spend the rest of your lives together and nothing is going to get in your way of the love you share.
Having kids in the wedding makes for great ideas like this adorable flower girl being pulled in a wagon by the ring bearer in this wonderful photo. Think of ideas and ways to include the kids in your special day.Ask the ring bearer to dance with you after you have danced with your new husband or ask the flower girl to dance after you have danced with your new wife. If you don't have anyone to walk you down the aisle I'm sure your ten year old nephew would be honored to step in. Remind the kids to** sign the guest book** and make a toast to the new couple or have someone include them in a toast.
michele I always vote for kids at a wedding. I grew up in a big Italian family. As a little girl, weddings were the highlight of my life when one of my cousins got married. For my own wedding, I had my sweet little brother, and he was afraid and a little teary, but he got through it with flying colors. That said, if you know your wedding crowd is a big drinking crowd, kids don't need to be exposed to bad adult behavior.
Denise Hey Michele. It's the same thing here in the Philippines. Kids are usually part of the wedding entourage as flower girls and ring bearers. I do think though that it's better to use older kids rather than toddlers. But as always, it's a personal choice. And I agree with you about keeping kids away from bad adult behavior. It might be a good idea to give them a separate area where they can mingle with fellow kiddies. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
Xannyyy Diana, This post is adorable and the last photo is so cute :) I totally adore kids. I would certainly have a flower girl and ring bearer. But apart that I would like my wedding invitations for adults only, kids not included!
Diana Malinda, aww poor little guy I feel bad for your son and your parents. They def do look cute and there are some kids that enjoy weddings. I think it depends on the age and if the kid got enough sleep as well! Im just hoping my little flower girl gets a nap before walking down the aisle! :) Thanks for your sharing your experiences with us.
Malinda I was a flower girl in my aunts wedding, i was 2 and cried the whole time and dumped the flowers before even walking down the isle lol.. i cant of course remember, but my aunt and family still bring it up and im 27 now :) My son was 1 and sick before my moms wedding, he threw up on both my mom and step dad, so they both had to say their vows while smelling like puke.. I can remember my mom laughing about it before and after the wedding :)
Sheila Lollll Malinda, You've really given me something to think about now! But they look so cute all dressed up for a wedding! Then again do I wanna smell like puke while looking into my future husband's eyes. Hmmm...
Diana Hi Mimi, It's def interesting to hear what children think of being in or at a wedding. Some kids get into it and some dont...I think the same goes for some adults! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I bet you were the cutest kid there! But you're right it can be a lot for a child to handle.
Mimi When my parents got married I was seven. I must say at seven I did not have a terribly long attention span. I went to the bathroom twice and interrupted the ceremony many other times. My parents only have fond memories but for me it was more of a chore. Just how a kid at a wedding saw it.
Sheila Lol Mimi, now that you put it that way!
Diana Busy with the wedding planning! It's always great to hear from you Sheila. Kids in weddings are so cute! I love the last one too with the little wagon! :)
Sheila Little boys in suits and little girls in dresses are so adorable! :)
Sheila Diana, Adorable post. Adorable pictures :) I especially love the first and the last ones. I've been alright. A tad busy. How have you been?
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