Yes, there is a growing trend of not allowing children at weddings. But what if you not only want kids at your wedding, you want them to be in the wedding?
If that’s you, there are lots of ways to incorporate children on your special day. Here are some roles beyond flower girl or ring bearer for the younger ones at your wedding.
Usher
Children can help guests to their seats, hand out programs and direct guests to the cocktail or reception area.
Reader
More outgoing kids may be good readers during the ceremony.
Wedding Day Helpers
There are so many last minute things that need to get done on your wedding day. You can enlist kids to run food to the wedding party before the ceremony, decorate the getaway car, help direct an orderly flow for the buffet, and/or hand out favors, birdseed or streamers to guests for the exit.
Junior Groomsmen or Junior Bridesmaid
Older kids, around ages 8 to 14, can more formally participate in your ceremony.
Give Away the Bride
What a special way for children to welcome a new spouse into the family? Children of the bride or groom can walk the down the aisle with their parents, a nice beginning for a new family.
{Photo credits: First photo by Creatively Yours Photography via Apple Brides; Second photo by Studio 29 via Whimsical Wonderland Weddings; third photo by Chris Barber via Rock My Wedding}
Justin and Kemba believe art and creativity can change the way we feel and see the world. And when better to share your creativity than on your wedding day or life’s special occasions? 
