Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • January 27, 2010 Help your flower girl be her best on your big day (ARA) Children can add so much to a wedding day, from the ring bearer toddling down the aisle carrying a pillow with precious cargo to the flower girl who sweetly perfumes your path by dropping tender petals in her wake. As special as you feel on your wedding day, you’ll want even your littlest helpers to share in the feeling and know that you appreciate them. To ensure that your young attendants are happy campers on the big day, you’ll want to help them look their best and make them feel that they have an important role. Here are some helpful hints that you can put into practice, whether the child is your own or the child of a loved one. Follow these to help ensure the youngest members of your wedding party have a positive experience that they will remember for a lifetime. Make her feel special. Chances are you’re not the only female in your wedding party who is doing something special, exciting, and intimidating for the first time. Your flower girl or young bridesmaid is also experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime, princesslike moment, and may feel understandably nervous at the prospect of having all eyes on her as she precedes you down the aisle. Making her feel special will help boost her self-confidence. Brides spend lots of time and energy picking out dresses for their flower girls Keep her involved. Children love being involved in life’s big moments and decisions. Keep your flower girl or young bridesmaid part of the decision-making process as much as possible leading up to your wedding day. In addition to involving them in fun things like wedding showers, putting stamps on invitations and hair and makeup trials, give your young attendants some options. Will she wear her hair up or down? Will she wear flowers, ribbons, or feathers? You can also give her options about what kind of flower girl jewelry she might wear. For a special surprise, you could show her examples of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets ahead of time, and then surprise her on the day of the wedding with the one she liked best. Make your day child-friendly. Though you’ll feel like your wedding day is flying by, it can be a long day for the littlest members of your wedding party. Even the best-mannered kids get tired and out of sorts after hours of activity, so it’s good to take that into consideration. You’ll be in a whirlwind of excitement, so make sure that you have a trusted attendant who can help accommodate children’s needs. Think about scheduling your photos so pictures with children will be taken first and quickly. They will be energetic and happy, and if you can have the photos taken soon after hair and makeup are done, everyone will look picture-perfect. Plan to have something special for youngsters - both wedding party members and young guests - at the reception. Consider offering kid-friendly menu items, or have separate entertainment like balloon animals, a toy box or a coloring station with crayons and a paper easel to keep kids happy and occupied while adults enjoy the grown-up activities at the reception. Keeping the youngest members of your wedding party happy on your wedding day will help ensure the day is special, memorable, and enjoyable for everyone. WEDDING Planner 2010 and junior bridesmaids, taking into account not only how the dress will fit in with the look of the wedding, but how it will complement the wearer. Accessories are just as important, and the youngest members of the wedding party should have some small items to highlight their attire, just as every bride should. Not only will jewelry enhance the look, it will be a keepsake of the day. Look for pieces that are high quality and reflect the wearer’s age. 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