Flower Girl Baskets
The flower girl is a special part of the wedding ceremony, bringing joy and pleasure to those who are witnessing the wedding. Oftentimes the flower girl will carry her basket of flower petals and sprinkle them on the walkway before and after the ceremony, other times she will sprinkle small colored papers or simply hold flowers that match those of the bride. The flower girl basket you choose should, in part, be a reflection of what you want your flower girl to do during your ceremony.

Having Multiple Flower Girls
According to wedding tradition, the flower girl is a symbol of youth in marriage, a symbol of young love that will blossom over the years as that marriage matures. But she doesn't have to be alone; it is acceptable to have more than one flower girl in your wedding if there is more than one special little girl you would like to involve in your ceremony.

The Flower Girl's Role
During the processional, the flower girl typically walks down the aisle with her flower girl basket immediately before the bride to symbolize how the bride herself was once a little girl who has matured into an adult woman. This symbolism is universal and applies no matter what ages the bride and flower girl are!

The Many Colors of a Flower Girl
The flower girl typically wears a white dress, like the bride, and as such our white and ivory flower girl basket selection is extremely popular. But not all weddings are the same, and there's nothing wrong with daring to be a little different. Many ceremonies, in fact, feature flower girls in colorful dresses that are as distinctive as the wedding itself. If your wedding is going to have a variety of colors, you can also coordinate flower girl baskets to bring all the hues of your wedding theme together. In addition to the basket, the ribbons, and the colors your flower girl wears, you can also give your flower girl different colored flower petals to coordinate with the theme of your wedding.

Carrying a Flower Girl Basket
How a flower girl basket should be carried really depends on the age of the child. This can also be a factor in determining what kind of flower girl basket to use. If you have an older girl who is able to safely handle smaller items, then you can use a daintier basket made of the most precious types of materials. If you are giving the basket to a younger girl, however, you should consider a basket with a bigger handle that will be easier for her to grip.

There is a huge variety of basket designs; some baskets have a deep center and high sides while others are literally just a curved bottom with no sides and a handle for carrying. Children can be unpredictable, so the flower girl basket you choose will, to some extent, have to be a judgment call on your part. Be sure to consult the child's parents and even talk to your future flower girl before making your decision. Speaking to your flower girl directly will help her understand the importance of her role and can minimize the potential for mishaps during the ceremony.

Different Types of Flower Girl Baskets
Fortunately, for every flower girl there is a unique flowergirl basket to fit the style of your wedding. The many available styles of flower girl baskets means there is one out there that is perfect for helping to define the look of your wedding. Wicker baskets, for example, will make the colors of the flowers inside stand out, especially when the basket is white. You can also attach a little lace to any basket for an even greater decorative effect that adds a more feminine final touch; at Brides Village you can find flower baskets made with a variety of laces and styles for exactly these reasons.

And don't be afraid to break from tradition! You can have your littlest attendant use a flower girl cone to hold flower petals or even give her an "attendant bell" to ring as a way to herald the arrival of the bride or bridal party. If you have two flower girls, one could toss flower petals from the cone, while the other carries the more traditional basket. The possibilities are as unique as each new bride.

And finally, it's usually a nice idea to let your flower girl keep her basket as a special keepsake from your wedding. She will treasure her basket for years to come, and it will be a truly beautiful reminder of one of her best childhood memories!