What to Give the Flower Girl at Your Wedding
If your big day includes a flower girl, getting her the perfect gift is important. She wants to feel like a part of the wedding party just like the big girls, and she deserves it. After all, she is an important part of the celebration. While you are probably more focused on coming up with the perfect presents for your bridesmaids, you need to include something special for the flower girl, too.
Unfortunately, little girls aren’t always the easiest people to shop for. Keep in mind that while a sparkly dress or a nice new outfit may seem like the perfect choice, kids aren’t usually thrilled to receive clothes as gifts. Here are a few of our favorite ideas for gifts that your flower girl will love!
Gift Ideas for Flower Girls Under 2 Years Old
If your flower girl is a tiny tot, she may not fully understand the magnitude of being a part of your wedding. You still need to do something special for her, though! Personalized baby items, like blankets, pacifiers or toys, are always a safe bet for little ones in this age range. Talk to her parents to find out what she likes the most. For infants, having a piece of her dress preserved in a shadowbox is a thoughtful way to give a gift that will serve as a keepsake both for her and her parents.
Gifts for 3- to 5-Year-Olds
Flower girls who are a little bit older have a little better understanding of all the excitement, and they definitely want to feel special on your big day. They want to fit in with all of your big girl bridesmaids, so giving them a gift that really makes them feel like part of the group is important.
A headband or a piece of jewelry that matches what you or your bridesmaids will be wearing is a lovely gift that helps show the importance of her role. Make her a handmade pearl necklace using pearl beads and she will feel so special and grown up!
Personalized gifts are good for kids in this age range, too. A personalized stuffed animal with her name and the date of your wedding is a good choice. A doll or a figurine dressed up in a gown that’s similar to her flower girl dress will surely be loved, too.
To keep your flower girl entertained, a coloring book or a picture book about being a flower girl is a great gift. She’ll get to learn more about why she is an important part of your day, and she will have something to do during down times.
Gift Ideas for Girls Who Are Between 6 and 8 Years Old
If your flower girl is 6 to 8 years old, she understands her role in your wedding day, and she deserves a special thank you. Make her a birthstone necklace using real gemstone beads to make her feel both appreciated and grown up. If you would rather purchase a ready-made gift, a necklace, bracelet or ring featuring her name, initials or birthstone is a good choice. If she has a favorite animal, symbol or color (check with her parents), a piece of jewelry featuring it will be greatly appreciated.
A personalized jewelry box is another special gift for a girl in this age group. A personalized purse, journal or piggy bank would work well, too. If you would rather skip the personalization, a hooded sweatshirt or t-shirt that says Flower Girl is perfect. She will love showing off her title long after you say your vows. A Flower Girl robe for her to wear while getting ready for the big event is a great option, too.
At this age, you can start looking at gifts that are similar to the ones you are giving your bridesmaids. Things like a customized tote bag or a t-shirt with her title and name on it are perfect.
Gifts for Flower Girls Who Are 9 or Older
If your flower girl is 9 years old or older, she is close to the age of a junior bridesmaid. Older kids and tweens often exist in awkward spaces where they don’t feel like kids but aren’t quite teens yet either. If this sounds like your flower girl, she will definitely appreciate being treated like one of your bridesmaids rather than being treated like a little kid.
Make sure she has a dress and accessories that are similar to the ones that will be worn by your bridesmaids. The gift you choose for her should be similar, too. If you are giving your bridesmaids personalized jewelry, robes, etc., give your flower girl the same thing.
You can also make her feel extra special by giving her a camera and asking her to capture pictures of the big day. You’ll love seeing your wedding captured through her eyes, and she will feel like a grownup with an important job. Give her a Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 instant camera and plenty of film and she will have a blast during your wedding and beyond. You may even ignite a love for photography in her!
If you are treating your bridesmaids to manicures, pedicures or spa days, let your flower girl tag along! She will love spending the day with the big girls.
Conclusion
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Don’t forget, though, that it is a special day for the little girl you choose as your flower girl, too. Giving her the right gift will make her feel valued and help her understand just how important she is to you.
If you aren’t sure of the right gift, talk to her parents. They can help you come up with the perfect idea. When in doubt, age-appropriate personalized gifts work well, too. Take the time to choose a gift that will make her feel loved and special, and you will be on your way to creating happy memories for you both.
Many thanks to Brenda Kimble for this article
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