Bride's children in the wedding--ideas?

goodlookin72

I have 2 daughters:  8 and 11.  They are not bridesmaids, however, my step-dad will walk them down the aisle.  The older one is pretty non-girly and very athletic.  The younger one is a DIVA wanna be!  

1.  What should they wear?

2.  What kind of flowers should I get them?  bouquets?  halos?  crousages?

We will have a "vow with exchange of gifts" for the kids after bride/groom exchange vows as well.

Thanks for any feedback!

cwaggoner07

Do you want them to be dressed the same, similarly, or suiting to their styles?

jagore08

I would take them shopping and let them find something they like and feel special in.  As for flowers, I think the halos might be too young for them.  Maybe a small nosegay of the flowers in your bouquet.

starryeyed77

My fiance's step daughter is wearing a bridesmaid dress (from junior bridesmaid line at DB) in the same color as the bridesmaids.... but we also have her as a bridesmaid and his son as a groomsman. 

I would just pick a color and let them both pick out their dresses that they feel comfortable in.  Or pick out several that will work for your style and let them choose.

xobride

My 11 year old daughter is my FG.  She's a little old, but she's always wanted to be one so that's what she is.  She is wearing a FG dress, but I guess I'm a mean mom because I didn't really give her an option.  She's a tomboy so she wouldn't choose a dress, but it's a formal wedding so it wasn't really an option.  She's carrying a pomander.  My boys will all be in rented tuxes mainly because it's cheaper than trying to buy them all matching suits they'll never had a reason to wear again.

I did keep in mind things she doesn't like such as spaghettie straps or itchy lace.  If you have wiggle room and can let them pick, that's great, but for things like church, weddings, etc, I have veto power.  They can wear whatever they want around the house and all I ask for other times is that it match and not have stains or rips.  I think it's my wedding so I get to decide and I told them that when they got married, they would be able to make the decisions about what everyone wears.