Including Children In Your Ceremony
A few simple ideas to involve children in a ceremony
I'm often asked how children can be included in a ceremony. My advice is always "don't over complicate it".
There is a lot happening on the day for little people to absorb and understand. Even if you think they will be fine and all went well at the rehearsal, there is suddenly a very different vibe as they are surrounded by a lot of people, who weren't there at rehearsal, and more often than not, are new to them, watching their every move.
They could be included as flowergirls / pageboys. A ring bearer is often a popular choice however, I strongly recommend that your valuable wedding rings not be placed in the sole charge of a young attendant. Purely for photographic purposes, allow them to carry fake rings so you then don't have to worry about a four year old suddenly being distracted and running off to create their own adventure with your precious jewelry in their hand!
Carrying a sign always gets a giggle and there is the bubble blowing or petal throwing flowergirls who will bring out the happy tears from the Grandmas.
Teenagers could be invited to share a reading or escort mother/father down the aisle.
Depending on their comfort and confidence level, be creative with how children of all ages can be involved in making memories of your ceremony.
