It amazes me how many people go out of their way to recognize, honor, and thank those they find special in their lives. Whether those guests are adults or youngsters, a wedding is a wonderful time to make everyone feel, well… really good!
A Valley mother-of-the-bride asks: “My daughter’s three young female cousins (aged eight to 10) will not be in the wedding party, but she’d like to include them somehow so they feel part of the day. She thought they could help by passing out programs, bubbles, or sachets — something before and after the ceremony.
We’d like to include their names in the program, but we’re not sure what to use as a title. Any suggestions regarding a name for these children would be wonderful.”
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Dear Valley mother-of-the-bride: How sweet of your daughter to include her cousins on her special day! You could call them “usherettes,” “honor attendants,” or “bridal attendants.” You could also use “junior attendant“ or “junior honor attendant.” The only wording I’d steer clear of is “junior bridesmaid,” because to me that connotes that the young ladies would be in the processional/wedding party. I suggest that they dress alike, but differently from the wedding party. If the wedding party is wearing pink, for instance, the girls could wear a floral print with pink in it.
Check out my earlier blog posts below for more ideas about how to include kids in your wedding.
» Read about more ways to include kids at weddings
» Read more from The Wedding Guru blog
» Submit a question to the Wedding Guru
» Hudson Valley Weddings 2011
» View our Wedding Guide
