[dropcap]W[/dropcap]eddings in our generation are not the weddings our mothers and grandmothers experienced. Today’s bride wants her wedding to be an expression of love and life. Even the most formal weddings today are a bit softer. They are chic and understated and they ceremony embraces the honored guests that attend.
This is evident in the popularity of the junior bridesmaid. If a young lady is too old to be a flower girl and too young to be a bridesmaid, she can be a junior bridesmaid. She is not simply added to the end of the line of bridesmaids. She has a role to play in the wedding.
She is to be included in many of the wedding preparations and included in any activity that is age appropriate. She will not go to a girls night out at the bar, but she would love to go for a pedicure or included in shopping.
Junior bridesmaid dress
The junior bridesmaid dress should be what a bridesmaid should wear. You might add straps if the primary bridesmaids are going strapless, or shorten the dress to a tea length, but it should be very close to the same dress. You can order a sample dress for a small deposit and try it on her at home. Then you can order her dress when you order your wedding dress from Azazie.
While this is fun and exciting for the girl who is being treated like the adults with manicures, pedicures, and hairdressing appointments. Resist the urge to try to make her look older than she is. This is a mistake many people make. The beautician and makeup artist try to glam the child up like she is going to a pageant. The end result is a little girl who looks very out of place in your wedding photos.
Her hair can be up with curls or naturally down. Her shoes need to be appropriate for her age. Do not buy her high-heels that she cannot walk in.
Performance
The junior bridesmaids are often given the honor of performing at the wedding. The junior bridesmaid can recite a poem at the wedding, be included in the vow exchange or perform a dance. Let her work with the DJ for the perfect music for her show. Select a special dance costume to make the performance magical. You can get more information here.
Whatever you assign her to do; she will be a lovely addition to the wedding.
Server
While there may be a wedding cake, the wedding candy buffet is very popular and this is a perfect station for your junior bridesmaid. A lovely table is set with a wide selection of candy. The guest may sample the bounty and even fill treat bags to take some home. This a beautiful way to modernize the wedding. For a huge selection of candy visit www.sweetservices.com. This is a perfect way to accommodate guests who need sugar-free, gluten-free, or allergy friendly treats.
Other things your junior bridesmaid can be included in
Here is a list of things you can assign your junior bridesmaid that she can handle beautifully and she will feel like a valued member of the group:
- Making wedding favors
- Attending shopping events
- Helping attendants seat guests (especially parents and grandparents)
- Passing out programs
- Passing out bubbles, rice, or confetti after the ceremony
- passing out seedlings as wedding favors is a popular idea that she can handle
Before you assign your junior bridesmaid her duties ask her what she wants to do. Customize her position in the wedding to compliment her skills and talents. This will make her more comfortable helping your forge a bond with you forever.
