A wedding can be one of the most festive and enjoyable occasions for a child to attend. But when they are invited to participate, it becomes even more special and memorable. Having flower girls as part of the wedding party has long been a beautiful wedding tradition that adds warmth and charm to the event. In return for her cheerful and wholehearted participation, custom has it to thank the young lady with a flower girl gift.
Flower girl gifts need not be flamboyant or expensive, but they should express the love you have for your flower girls in a special way. There are many flower girl gift ideas advertised in magazines, bridal shops or through online shopping; however personalized flower girl gifts are the kind that come from the wedding couple’s heart that carry special meaning to their little flower girl for a long time to come.
Gift baskets make delightful gift items full of special treasures for your little girl’s enjoyment. A wicker basket is the traditional choice to hold the small gifts, but innovative ideas for other types of containers include jewelry boxes, treasure boxes, a trendy child’s handbag, decorated gift bag and more.
Some of the gift items you may want to collect for your special lady could be children’s jewelry such as a necklace, bracelet, or ring; children’s makeup such as lip gloss or nail polish; cute stationary items; body lotion and perfume; a decorative hairbrush and comb set along with her favorite hair accessories; chocolates or other special candies.
If you know your flower girl quite well, you will probably choose the items you know she will enjoy most. If you are not so familiar with her likes and dislikes, you could ask her family for ideas. Making your gift basket as personal and specialized as you can says “we care” to someone special which she will remember long after your wedding is over.
Another idea that your young bridal participant may enjoy as a gift is personalized clothing. You can find out her size from her parents and have a personalized T-shirt, nightgown, sweatshirt or other piece of clothing designed especially for her to commemorate the wedding. Photos of you and the bridegroom together with your flower girl or group photos make beautiful mementos as well as inscribing a meaningful poem or quotation on the clothing just for her in a decorative and cute fashion.
Other special gift ideas include customized picture frames with a group picture of the wedding party or a personal photo of the three of you; a personalized backpack with her name embroidered across the top; a special jewelry box tailor made for her with special pieces of jewelry inside(putting an inscription of the wedding date on the bottom adds a personal touch.)
If your flower girl enjoys arts and crafts, a special kit of the kind of crafts she likes would make a nice gift item. And last, but not least, gift certificates for all occasions – movies, ice cream parlors, skating rinks, a favorite restaurant – make fun and wonderful [flower girl and ring bearer gifts] alike and will be appreciated for your thoughtfulness and consideration.
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