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Wedding Ideas That Include Children Can Make Second Weddings Special

Second weddings involving children are common, and wedding ideas that include children can be incredibly creative methods of including children in this important, life-changing event. If a couple chooses to include their children in their wedding, it's important to make the little ones feel welcome and important by giving them a special "job" on the wedding day.

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Choose A Category Flower Girls And Ring Bearers Wedding Vows Lighting Of A Unity Candle Handing Out Wedding Programs

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Flower Girls And Ring Bearers

Young children traditionally take on the roles of flower girls and ring bearers during weddings. Flower girls typically walk down the aisle preceding the bride while tossing flower petals, while ring bearers are usually young boys that stand beside the best man while holding the wedding rings (or imitation decoy rings) on a small pillow.

Alternatively, you could choose to eliminate the official flower girl and ring bearer positions and instead have the children escort the bride down the aisle while holding her hands. The children could then stand at the altar with their parents during the wedding ceremony to show that a new family unit is being created, as opposed to a new husband and wife union.

Wedding Vows

There are many other wedding ideas that include children. Ministers or wedding officials often have the bride and groom recite wedding vows, but some couples choose to recite special vows that include their children in addition to the traditional vows.

Lighting Of A Unity Candle

The lighting of a unity candle is a popular wedding ceremony trend which symbolizes two people becoming one, but a couple's children can always assist their parents in lighting the candle. This is a wonderful way to symbolize the beginning of a new family. There's also the option of placing small gold bands on each child's finger when the bride and groom exchange wedding rings. The minister can bless the new family once they are wearing their rings.

Handing Out Wedding Programs

It's not as difficult as you think to come up with wedding ideas that include children. You can also give children the task of handing out wedding programs to guests as they enter the church or wedding facility, or passing out wedding favors. Children like helping, and your wedding guests will enjoy seeing the children's joy as they participate in your wedding.