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No wedding party

holly3cholly3c
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in Illinois-Chicago
I have not posted on here in awhile, but I am in need of some advice. .

We are not having a wedding party. No bridesmaids or groomsmen. FI has two nieces who will walk down the aisle before me. Ages 10 and 4.  The four year old will act as flower girl. I would like the 10 year old to walk with her while holding a mini-bouquet, but my mom says that looks weird. I think it would look much weirder if 10 YO walked down by herself, because then she looks much more like a bridesmaid.

What do you think I should do? I was also toying with the idea of having the 10 YO carry the rings while walking with her sister.

Any suggestions are appreciated!
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Re: No wedding party

  • kellylynn2kellylynn2
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I would do whatever makes you happy.  I don't think we have to follow any rules for that kind of thing.  However, if wanting to stick to some sort of norm, I would say have the 10 year old walk with the 4 year old.  This way she doesn't look like a bridesmaid and the 4 year old would probably feel better not walking alone (I don't even like walking alone when I am a bridesmaid).  I don't see anything wrong with her carrying the rings either since you don't have a ring bearer....then she has a "job" too.  I think anyway you want to do it is fine...it's your wedding :)  Good luck!
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  • berrytrberrytr
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with kellylynn.  There are no hard and fast rules.  Do what makes you happy.  I think it will be so cute to have them walk together.
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  • platinumkateplatinumkate member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    i think your idea sounds fine, and it is what makes you happy on your wedding day.
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  • jbll326jbll326 member
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    edited December 2011
    I like the idea of her carrying the rings instead of a bouqet so that she doesn't look like a bridesmaid and she has a visible job to do. I always enjoy non-traditional processionals, so I really like the idea of what you've decided on!
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  • jessNlane52804jessNlane52804
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    edited December 2011
    I have days when I wish we didn't have a wedding party- they're a lot of work. I think your decision sounds awesome and simple! I like the idea of the older girl being "ring bearer" and the younger the flower girl.
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  • holly3cholly3c
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks everyone! It's nice to hear that I'm not crazy! We've decided to call her the "ring attendant" in the ceremony program, and we might tie the rings to her flowers... not sure about that part yet though.
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