Roles Children play in weddings
Listed below are the roles that can be given
in your wedding, included are age guidelines as well as a short description
of the role. The ages are only guidelines, and the maturity and personality
of the child is the utmost factor in your decision. There are more
roles for children than just these listed below.
Flower Girl (ages 4 to 8) - The flower
girl tosses petals on the aisle before the bride walks down it. You can have
as many flower girls as you would like.
Gift Attendant (ages 12 and up) - A
gift attendant is responsible for the gift table. He or she watches the
table during the reception to insure that gifts remain on the table. After
the reception, he or she helps to load the car with gifts. This is a simple
role that is great for the responsible child.
Guest Book Attendant (ages 14 and up)
- The guest book attendant's job is to get people to sign the guest book. He
or she should be in a location where this is feasible, and should ask each
person that enters to sign the guest book. This is not a role for a shy
child, but should be reserved for someone who is friendly. Instruct this
attendant to ask each guest to "please sign the guestbook" or "will you sign
the guestbook" for best results.
Junior Attendant (ages 8 to 14) - This
is the perfect title for a young girl in the groom's wedding party or a
young boy in the bride's wedding party. See junior bridesmaid and junior
groomsman usher for role description.
Junior Bridesmaid (ages 8 to 14) -
This role is reserved for girls who are too old to be a flower girl and too
young to be a bridesmaid. In most cases, her only duty is to come to the
rehearsal and to walk down the aisle. Some couples do include junior
bridesmaids in other festivities such as showers (but no bachelorette
parties). Older girls can be regular bridesmaids.
Junior Usher/Groomsman (ages 8 to 14)
- This role is reserved for boys who are too old to be a ring bearer and too
young to be a groomsman/usher. As a junior groomsman, his duties include
going to the rehearsal and walking down the aisle. As a junior usher, he
helps to seat wedding guests. A junior groomsman/usher can't attend bachelor
parties, but can be invited to showers (co-ed, groom) if the couple wishes.
Older boys can be regular ushers or groomsmen.
Personal Attendant (ages 14 and up) -
The personal attendant is expected to help with the preparations before the
ceremony and/or reception. The role varies, but this person (boy or girl) is
a "wedding helper" and helps the bride or groom where needed. He or she can
also be called a Bride's Attendant or Groom's Attendant.
Ring Bearer (ages 4 to 8) - The ring
bearer has the responsibility of carrying the ring/s down the aisle. You may
have two ring bearers if desired.
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