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Alternatives for your ring bearer and flower girl

By Sarah,

June 19, 2014
Much like wedding invitations, vows and cake, your ring bearer and flower girl are integral parts of your nuptials. Your adorable ring bearer supplies the bling, while your equally-as-cute flower girl uses blooms to set the scene for your grand entrance down the aisle. Traditionally, the ring bearer carries a box, while the flower girl carries a basket of flowers. However, these aren’t the only options. Here are a few unique alternatives for your ring bearer and flower girl:

For the ring bearer

Ball: If you and your future spouse are sports fans, consider using an item from your favorite event. For instance, the ring can be tied around a baseball, tennis ball, football or basketball with some satin ribbon.

Decorative bowl: Use a porcelain bowl to store the rings, and have the bowl engraved with your names and wedding date. You can also choose a romantic phrase to include on the bottom of the bowl, like “With this ring.”

A book: If you and your other half share a love for literature, hollow out the inside of a book for a unique place to store the rings. If you would rather not cut into the book, you can choose a favorite book and tie some twine around it with your rings attached.

A slab of wood: Having a rustic wedding? Then give your ring bearer a slab of wood engraved with your names and wedding date. Tie some ribbon around the wood with your bling.

For the flower girl

A sign: Give your flower girl a sign to carry with her down the aisle. The sign could be simple and read something like “Here comes the bride” or it could be a funny phrase like “last chance to run!” Either way, signs are a great way to make your entrance even more dramatic. Personally, I love this heart-shaped “Here comes the bride” chalkboard sign from Invitations by Dawn!

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Lantern: Having a night wedding? If so, have your flower girl light the way by carrying a lantern with her down the aisle. You can even fill the lantern with sand or gemstones.

A love note: Fold up a secret message to your groom and give it to your flower girl to deliver.

A balloon: This works for even the youngest of flower girls. A balloon can be tied to her wrist or she can carry one to add a pop of color to your aisle.

Will you be using any of these alternatives on your wedding day? Share your thoughts with us!

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