It is becoming more common to include tweens in weddings.
Flower girls and ring bearers have always been part of weddings when there are
toddlers in the families. They are unpredictable and cute and everyone knows to
expect the unexpected.
Flower girls and ring bearers have always been part of weddings when there are
toddlers in the families. They are unpredictable and cute and everyone knows to
expect the unexpected.
But when the child is over the age of 8 and under the age
of 13, there are few options on how to include them in the ceremony. This is
where the junior bridesmaid and junior groomsman comes into play.
of 13, there are few options on how to include them in the ceremony. This is
where the junior bridesmaid and junior groomsman comes into play.
When including a tween in your wedding it is important to
treat them as you would any other member of the bridal party. Of course, they
cannot attend adult parties, but they can be included with shopping,
rehearsals, showers, and other wedding related activities. They can go with the
groups to have their hair styled and their clothes fitted.
treat them as you would any other member of the bridal party. Of course, they
cannot attend adult parties, but they can be included with shopping,
rehearsals, showers, and other wedding related activities. They can go with the
groups to have their hair styled and their clothes fitted.
Role of The Junior Bridesmaid
The junior bridesmaid role can be designed any way the
bride chooses. The most modern trend is for the junior bridesmaid to put on a
performance before the ceremony in song or recital. She then walks from the
stage and stands at the end of the bridesmaid row and the adults fill the row
as they arrive from their walk down the aisle.
bride chooses. The most modern trend is for the junior bridesmaid to put on a
performance before the ceremony in song or recital. She then walks from the
stage and stands at the end of the bridesmaid row and the adults fill the row
as they arrive from their walk down the aisle.
Another option is allowing the junior bridesmaid to put
on a dance performance at the reception. She assumes the same role as the
bridesmaids during the wedding but at the reception, she begins the dance time
with a modern dance. There are many available Outfits For Dancers.
With the help of some cool lighting and the DJ, she can open the dance
floor with a great number.
on a dance performance at the reception. She assumes the same role as the
bridesmaids during the wedding but at the reception, she begins the dance time
with a modern dance. There are many available Outfits For Dancers.
With the help of some cool lighting and the DJ, she can open the dance
floor with a great number.
Adding the Junior Groomsman in the act
The Junior groomsman helps to seat the guests. He can be
included in the song or recital and if he can be given a part in the dance
performance even if he does not take dance. The juniors can wear their costumes
and he can easily be taught a few steps to complement the routine.
included in the song or recital and if he can be given a part in the dance
performance even if he does not take dance. The juniors can wear their costumes
and he can easily be taught a few steps to complement the routine.
Brides
While the bride who includes juniors in her wedding is a
usually a more laid-back person, she doesn’t sacrifice style for convenience. Technology
has come a long way in the bridal industry. Brides can easily find the perfect wedding Dresses Online. This major
bridal industry leader also allows bridesmaids to put down a small deposit and
have a dress shipped to them so they can try on the selection in the comfort of
their own home. They have the option to return the dress and try again if the
gown is not to her liking.
usually a more laid-back person, she doesn’t sacrifice style for convenience. Technology
has come a long way in the bridal industry. Brides can easily find the perfect wedding Dresses Online. This major
bridal industry leader also allows bridesmaids to put down a small deposit and
have a dress shipped to them so they can try on the selection in the comfort of
their own home. They have the option to return the dress and try again if the
gown is not to her liking.
The bridal party has access to the styles, colors,
quality, and embellishments online just as they would have if they went to the
location.
quality, and embellishments online just as they would have if they went to the
location.
The
Juniors clothes
Juniors clothes
The junior bridesmaid will wear a dress of the same color
and cut as the bridesmaids with age-appropriate changes. For example, she will
wear straps rather than a bare shoulder gown. The bridesmaid’s gowns may be
floor length, but you may consider a tea length dress for her to make it easier
to walk. Of course, she will wear pumps or flats, not high heels.
and cut as the bridesmaids with age-appropriate changes. For example, she will
wear straps rather than a bare shoulder gown. The bridesmaid’s gowns may be
floor length, but you may consider a tea length dress for her to make it easier
to walk. Of course, she will wear pumps or flats, not high heels.
The Junior groomsmen will wear the same suit or tux as
the adult men in the wedding, though he may be allowed to remove his jacket and
wear his vest while he is “working”.
the adult men in the wedding, though he may be allowed to remove his jacket and
wear his vest while he is “working”.
Responsibilities
for the Junior Bridesmaid & Groomsman
for the Junior Bridesmaid & Groomsman
Here are some jobs that your juniors can easily take care
of:
of:
- Passing out programs
- Assisting the ushers in
seating grandparents and guests - Be in charge of the
guestbook - Pass out bubbies,
confetti or rice to shower the exciting couple - Help with cleaning up
Fun extras
After the wedding, give your junior bridesmaid and
groomsman a digital or instant camera and let her take pictures. A digital
camera will take the most pictures without the expense of the special film for
the instant camera. The camera and a photo album will make a great “thank you”
gift and you might be surprised at some of the great pictures they take.
groomsman a digital or instant camera and let her take pictures. A digital
camera will take the most pictures without the expense of the special film for
the instant camera. The camera and a photo album will make a great “thank you”
gift and you might be surprised at some of the great pictures they take.
The
“not a good idea” list
“not a good idea” list
Here are some things that you will not ask a junior
bridesmaid and groomsman to do:
bridesmaid and groomsman to do:
- Babysit for guests
- If someone has brought
their child and the juniors want to play with him, that is fine. But do
not ask her to be responsible for a young child in a venue full of
people. Do not expect them to supervise toddlers outside and do not give
them the responsibility of keeping the other children safe from the
parking areas. - Be the maid
- Sure, they can help tidy
up but it should not be their job. If you would not as your maid of honor
to clean up a mess, do not as your juniors to. They are not hired help.
Finally, thank them for their efforts. Whether things
went perfectly or not, let them know how great they were and how much they
added to the special day. Make this an event they will never forget.
went perfectly or not, let them know how great they were and how much they
added to the special day. Make this an event they will never forget.
