Do you really want kids in your wedding ceremony???
Of course you do! And so did my girls when they got married. Except, when my oldest daughter got married, her youngest sister was 3 years old and was the flower girl who she wanted dressed in the same gown as her (basically the same). She looked adorable and the rehearsal went very well, so we thought we were out of the woods. Yeah right! By the time the wedding ceremony was approaching, she was getting antsy. I fed her, picked her up, played games, did everything we could to keep her in good shape, but a kid is a kid. So the wedding processional music began and down this VERY long aisle the bridal party began walking. The last one to walk down the aisle before my oldest daughter, the bride, was my youngest daughter, the tired, hungry and miserable 3 year old. When it was her turn to go, she refused and screamed in the church. Then one of the younger boys took her hand to walk her down. She screamed even more and threw herself on the floor crying for me. Well, there went the poise of the mother of the bride and she never did walk down the aisle. We never got her in those pictures. My daughter, the bride, was late walking down the aisle and the entire church was stressed. Now how old are the children you want in the wedding party?
You do know that I am kidding. Well, half kidding anyway. Children can be a wonderful addition to any wedding. Just know the rules when dealing with kids and you'll be okay.
Make sure they get lots of sleep, and if it is a night wedding, a nap would be very wise for them. During the rehearsal, allow them to rehearse their part several times more than the adults. If the adults are having a problem remembering what to do, just think about what a little one is going through. Also, if the child is under 5 or 6 years old, have an older child or adult that is in the wedding party walk with them. I've learned through experience that it is an insurance policy. Lastly, put a piece of tape on the floor where the child is to stand after walking down the aisle. They will feel more secure and so will you!
Enjoy the kids. They grow up so quickly. Mine is a young lady now and when I think of the craziness of that day, it puts a smile on my lips.
Enjoy this wonderful part of your life. By the way, the little girl in the above photo is my grandaughter.
Much happiness coming your way,
Bella
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