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How does a
junior bridesmaid fit into
the bridal party picture?
Here's a list of her to-dos.
A girl
(typically aged 9 to 14) who
is too old to be a flower
girl and too young to be a
full-fledged bridesmaid can
join up as a junior
bridesmaid. Younger members
of the bridal party often
treat their roles with great
seriousness and love to get
in on the action. Here are
some of the junior
bridesmaid's traditional
duties:
· While
junior bridesmaids are not
expected to give showers,
they should plan
to attend
and help out with cleaning
up, making favors and other
light duties.
· At the
bride's request, go wedding
gown shopping and give input
(especially
if the junior
bridesmaid is a sister or
daughter).
· Buy a
dress similar (or the same)
in color and style to the
bridesmaids', plus a
matching corsage (or
bouquet).
· Attend the
ceremony rehearsal and
rehearsal dinner.
· Help out
the ushers by seating
guests.
· Hand out
programs at the ceremony or
bubbles, confetti, rice, and
other send-off props
afterwards.
· Walk down
the aisle in the procession,
and stand at the altar/stage
along with the other
attendants.
· Stand in
the receiving line, if
requested by the bride.
· Write to
the bride and her parents to
thank them for including
her.
If
the junior bridesmaid is the
bride's own child, here are
some special activities to
make her feel even more a
part of the festivities:
· Escort the
bride down the aisle and
stand with her at the altar.
· Read a
poem - perhaps one that she
wrote or chose herself.
· Perform a
song or dance or play a
musical instrument during
the ceremony.
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Participate in a "family
vows" exchange: After the
couple exchanges marriage
vows, the kids can gather
around and the groom then
pledges to take care of the
bride's children, and the
bride promises to take care
of his.
~ photo courtesy of Tonesha
Housen
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Junior
Bridesmaid Duties
