The bridesmaids – traditionally – accompany the bride and groom to the church and usually hold the tail of the wedding dress or lead the way and throw rose petals for the couple to pass. The key point to know is that the bridesmaids are there mainly to give a fun, innocent and romantic aura to your wedding. But let’s see what his main role is and what you should look out for.
The preparation for the bridesmaids
We must not forget that bridesmaids are small children, who will suddenly find themselves in an environment with a lot of people, lights, and will get all the attention. It is understandable that they will be scared, so it would be good to do some rehearsals at home, show them some videos with other bridesmaids, so that they get used to it and know what to do. This will make them feel more secure and will definitely provide you with a very sweet memory at your wedding.
When should bridesmaids come to church and what do they do?
The bridesmaids should be at the church before the bride arrives, so that they are ready to welcome her. If there is room in the bride’s car they can come with the bride. The bridesmaids usually carry a basket of rose petals to scatter in the church hallway for the couple to pass. One bridesmaid – if there are more than one – may hold the veil or the tail of the bride’s dress so it doesn’t get dirty or tangled somewhere along the way. During the ceremony, they remain next to the bride and groom and just before the “Isaiah dance”, they use their baskets to distribute rice to the guests. We suggest letting the parents of the bridesmaids know that they should be seated nearby so that the children feel safe throughout the process.
What will the bridesmaids wear?
As we mentioned, the bridesmaids accompany the bride and groom. This means they should dress accordingly, but don’t overdo it with heavy or uncomfortable clothes. You can dress them in dresses and add details that will match your wedding dress, such as ribbons etc.
What should I watch out for in bridesmaids?
Perhaps the only thing you should pay a little attention to in the bridesmaids is their age. Very young children are not yet able to understand what they are supposed to do, they can get tired easily, and they may struggle in the role you give them. Usually the ideal ages are between five and ten years old, so that they can understand and feel responsible and worthy of their role in your wedding.
Don’t forget that they are children
Let them play in the churchyard, let them loose, and fill you with moments of joy that you will always remember and photos that will decorate your living room.
The bridal house Mon Amour makes you the gift for your wedding
We want to support your wedding, and among other gifts, with each wedding dress rental, we give you 2 bridesmaids to dress the children and have a unique look.
