Page boys and Flower girls – we all love to see the kids running around looking so cute in their sweet little finery, but is the natural mental image of the beautifully dressed, well-behaved kids leading the bridesmaids down the aisle, gently scattering petals in their wake sometimes just a little too far from the reality? Should young children really be given such important responsibility in the bridal party or is it best to leave it to the adults? Time to put it to the debate!
In the Red Corner, putting forth the argument FOR having flower girls and page boys, she can’t help but have her heart melted when she sees the children all dressed up in their little wedding outfits, it’s Dom “The Tog Bride”
In the Blue Corner, arguing AGAINST involving children in the main bridal party (despite the fact he’s basically a big kid himself!) It’s Matt “The Gormless Groom”
Page Boys and Flower Girls Vs Adults Only
FIGHT!!!
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Dom: Page boys and flower girls have the “awww” factor. They look so sweet leading the bridal party in and help to set the scene and build the anticipation for the main event: the entrance of the bride.
Matt: Bringing kids into the main wedding party adds an air of unpredictability. They can easily get too nervous or forget their part as the ceremony starts or just decide that it’s a game and do something different entirely which can sometimes spoil your grand entrance a little.
Dom: If you have children of your own you of course want to involve them in the day and making them page boys or flower girls is the natural choice
Matt: If kids are part of the wedding party you need to keep them entertained all morning whilst everyone is getting ready which can cause delays or add extra stress to the situation if you’re running late.
Dom: If you have nieces and nephews or children of friends that you’re particularly close to, asking them to be page boys or flower girls helps bring not only them but their parents into the wedding, giving them an important role to play that you may otherwise have been unable to.
Matt: Kids often end up getting their clothes messed up playing or eating before the ceremony has even happened and spoil the appearance of the grand entrance
Dom: Adults tend to be less self-conscious around children and more happy to play around and have fun which can lighten the mood of the day and help everyone look more relaxed in the photographs
Matt: Kids often talk and run around throughout the ceremony which can be much more problematic if they are up front with the bridal party, particularly if it’s the bride and groom they’re talking to!
Dom: Being a page boy or flower girl is a lovely memory for the children and they get the chance to feel really important like a prince or princess for the day!
Matt: With children there’s no absolute guarantee that they will actually go through with being a flower girl or page boy on the day as they may decide to strop or be scared of all the people or not like their outfit or not want to do it the way you’ve asked them to which can spoil your plans.
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So those are our thoughts but where do you stand? Should you involve children in the bridal party or keep it an adult’s only zone? Leave a comment to join the debate or simply place your vote in our poll below!
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