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Young bridesmaids and pageboys make be a beautiful addition
to your bridal party, with their uninhibited and natural
behaviour providing much amusement and some relief from
the tensions of the day.
However,age is an important factor when choosing these
attendants, as while very young bridesmaids and pageboys
may look delightful they could end up being a fidgeting
nightmare and are often reluctant to perform to cue.
This is where your chief bridesmaid will come into her
own, as does a small bag of jellied sweets, to encourage
good behaviour. The main function of your bridesmaids
and pageboys is to accompany you during your ceremony
and generally add to the beauty of the day.
All of your attendants or their parents should make
themselves available for dress fittings, although you
must be flexible about this yourself. Older bridesmaids
should be willing to help out with the planning and
arrangements where required.
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Be sure that your attendants are all clearly aware of what is
expected of them before and on the day. Parents of your younger
attendants should also be included so that they can have practice
runs with them as if they have no idea what is going on they
can become fretful and fidgety. It is not essential to have
all your attendants at your rehearsal, but it can help. So take
them along if you can.
Your bridesmaids and pageboys generally get ready at your home
before travelling with the chief bridesmaid to the ceremony
venue. You must therefore be sure that older attendants are
clearly aware of when and where they are needed.
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Parents of younger children may need to be roped in to
help in the preparations however, very often they tend
to be more co-operative if their mum is not around so
be sure to arrange plenty of helpers.
Once at the church or venue the bridesmaids and pageboys
wait outside for you to arrive and then follow behind
you and the chief bridesmaid as you make your entrance.
Usually they will stand behind you throughout the service,
and then follow you as you leave, but be prepared for
younger ones to sit with their parents. You should ensure
that the ushers are aware of this possibility and seat
parents as close to the front as possible.
Your bridesmaids and pageboys will be required to pose
for photographs, which can take some time. Again, if you
have very young attendants it is best to have the important
shots that will include them taken first, as it doesn't
take long for boredom to turn into mischief or tears.
They will then leave in the car with your chief bridesmaid
to make their way to the reception.
It is not usual for your bridesmaids and pageboys to form
part of the receiving line but they may be asked to hand
round slices of cake to the guests during the reception
to keep them involved.
Older attendants can join the top table if there is room,
but it is often better to allow younger ones to sit with
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