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Too young for bridal party?

Alissa, on April 18, 2018 at 17:52 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 28

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I currently have 2 family members expecting babies. We are getting married in 2020, so they will both be 2 years old by then. I planned on asking them to be in the bridal party but I'm worried that I might be expecting too much out of such young kids. I dont have kids of my own so I have no idea at what age they'd be able to process that they have to hold hands and walk down an aisle towards their parents. I dont want to sound like a grouch but I'm worried that I'm just creating more noise and headache for myself behind the scenes just to include the whole family. Should I bother?

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Latest activity by Candace, on April 24, 2018 at 08:25

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Candace · On April 24, 2018 at 08:25
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I think it depends on the kids. I went to a wedding where the bride wanted the niece and nephew of the groom to be the ring bearer and flower girl but the kids were so shy that they wouldn't do it. It is a cute idea but it may have to be decided closer to the wedding once you know their personalities and such
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Jocelyn · On April 23, 2018 at 13:17
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No problem.
im having my almost 6 yr old nephew as our ring bearer & my 2 yr old niece as our flower girl..my hope is for them to walk together
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Michelle · On April 23, 2018 at 07:06
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Thank you just hearing that makes me feel better ❤️
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Jocelyn · On April 22, 2018 at 20:19
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I don't believe there's an age limit. i think that if they're important to you and you want to give them the role, gonfor it!
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Michelle · On April 22, 2018 at 17:13
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I have the opposite problem my flower girl i think will be too old by the time we get married she will be 10... i'm not sure if theirs a cut off limit but she is an important person in both our lives and we want to keep her included. I just figure its probably best that shes older as she can assist my nephew the ring bearer down the aisle as he will only be 2... i hope people dont think this is super strange...
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Laura · On April 20, 2018 at 11:46
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I'm in a similar boat and I think the key is that you have to be okay that it will not go as planned. We have our two older nephews (and by older, I mean 2 and 2 1/2 at time of wedding) as ring bearers and I fully expect one of them at least to go running off in a different direction. Our flower girl is also going to be 2 so we're just embracing the chaos that will come along with the cuteness. Love the idea of a teddy bear instead of flowers though!
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Bianca · On April 20, 2018 at 09:36
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2 years old is pretty small to expect them to walk down the aisle without any incident. Also, their parents might want to leave them at home so they can have a date night at your wedding (my cousins with kids have already told me they're leaving them at home for my wedding next summer lol).
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Erin · On April 19, 2018 at 09:38
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At that age they generally have a mind of their own and, in some cases, quite the attitude. I would hold off on including them just now to see what they are like closer to the time.
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Stephanie · On April 19, 2018 at 01:14
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It honestly depends on the child! My nephew is 2 and is so independent, he has no problem walking down the aisle without his parents. My oldest nephew though, would have not been able to handle it!
I think you should wait. They can be a last minute addition. A few months before the wedding, you will know for sure if they are able to do it or not.
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Megis · On April 18, 2018 at 20:31
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Invite them to be inclusive. It’s up to them to decide if they want to come or find babysitting. Just don’t pressure them.
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Terri · On April 18, 2018 at 20:12
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I have control issues and kids are too unpredictable so I’m not having any children in my bridal party lol
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Jennifer · On April 18, 2018 at 19:39
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Yes! Love it
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Alexandra · On April 18, 2018 at 19:26
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I know right? My mum saw it in a magazine and loved it. And it’s a) cheaper than flowers and b) something she got to keep
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Jennifer · On April 18, 2018 at 19:25
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Oh my gosh that sounds cute a teddy bear is a good idea!
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Alexandra · On April 18, 2018 at 19:21
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My mum had my cousin as a flower girl when she was two, but instead of flowers, my mum gave her a teddy bear instead, there’s some cuuuuute pictures
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Gina · On April 18, 2018 at 19:19
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My daughter was 2 for my sisters wedding. I told her not to do it, but she was insisting... my mom had to carry her down the isle because she refused to walk. Haha. I’m sure some 2 year olds would be ok, but they really have a mind of their own.. lol
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Holly · On April 18, 2018 at 19:10
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Then I see no issues. Kids that ages do it all the time, yes they often don't always make it down the aisle or it takes some time but that's kids and you can expect much more lol
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Alissa · On April 18, 2018 at 19:08
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Yes sorry that what I meant, I included flower girl and ring bearer under the bridal party umbrella haha. Just to dress up and walk down the aisle and a couple photos. And will probably be sent home before the reception
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Holly · On April 18, 2018 at 19:04
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For bridal party then yes I'd say too young. For such a young age they won't fully understand and definitely will not stand still for pictures, ceremony etc. They would be best fitted for flower girls or ring bearers. That's a more age appropriate job for 2 year olds.
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Jen889 · On April 18, 2018 at 18:58
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We have our two friends little girls as our flower girls. One is 2, the other is 3. We don't expect them to be perfect. We just wanted to include them in the day since their moms are super good friends of ours.

We're thinking they can walk hand in hand or the bridesmaids will walk with one each or the moms will walk with them or have the moms slightly hidden at the end of the aisle and coax them with cookies hahaha lots of options.
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Rachael · On April 18, 2018 at 18:41
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If you're okay with things potentially not going as perfectly as planned, I'd say go for it! You could always ask their mothers to walk hand-in-hand with them down the aisle.
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Jennifer · On April 18, 2018 at 18:33
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No problem!
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Alissa · On April 18, 2018 at 18:13
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Yeah I'm not too anal about them being perfect anyhow! Haha okay thanks I feel better
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Jennifer · On April 18, 2018 at 18:09
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Hahahaha yes! You’ll probably find that out at the rehearsal if not sooner lol but I think it’ll be fine. People usually laugh at stuff like that since they’re just kids and it makes for a funny story to tease him about later in life
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Alissa · On April 18, 2018 at 18:05
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That's true! If he can behave himself haha
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Jennifer · On April 18, 2018 at 18:03
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You don’t necessarily need a flower girl you could have just boys but that’s up to you! Your nephew would be a great helper to walk with the younger ones
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Alissa · On April 18, 2018 at 18:01
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Yes my nephew will be 5. I already know that one of them is a boy. If there's no girl will it be weird having 3 boys walk together
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Jennifer · On April 18, 2018 at 17:59
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Is there another child you know that is a little older that could walk down with them too?
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