I am in my 50's and planning my second wedding (his third). Our ceremony and reception will be informal. Although I have 8 grandchildren who all live far away, I am very very close to the children of my best friend who live in my neighborhood. I would like to include these 2 girls (ages 12 and 10) in some way (I am having no flower girls) but also do not want to hurt the feelings of my granddaughters (ages 3 and 6). Any ideas?
Deacon Bob
INDEPENDANT CATHOLIC DEACON
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Well, are you going to have programs? If so, that might be a nice job for the 10 and 12 year olds to hand them out to guests as they arrive. You could have your grandchildren and his if he has any form a semi circle around you as you exchange vows. With so many being involved and all at such a young age that is the one idea I have that could include them all and not have anyone's feelings hurt. God Bless. Deacon Bob Tousey
RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister
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My question to you would be to the degree of involvement.
For example, they can certainly hand out programs or flower petals. They are also old enough to do a shared reading. The younger girls are too young for a reading, so there should be no hurt feelings here. Another option is to have ALL four girls walk before you as part of your bridal party. Little ones first, older ones second. That would be a sweet sight. One of my grandmother brides had 11 of her grandchildren walk before her in a small throng of sorts. There were a lot of oooooo's and aaaahhh"s from the congregation.
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