Adorable Flower Girl & Ring Bearer Ideas: Outfits, Accessories & More

If you're choosing to partake in the tradition of having children attendants – more specifically, flower girls and ring bearers – at your wedding ceremony, you have one more thing to think about while planning your nuptials: what they'll wear. 

Flower girls typically don flower girl dresses in the white or ivory color family, while ring bearers' outfits include small suits or tuxedos; however, there are plenty of other options if you choose to modernize the looks of your flower girl and ring bearer as the littlest member(s) of your wedding party walks down the aisle on your wedding day.

What should a flower girl do at the wedding?

Many of today's couples choose to dress their flower girl in colorful flower girl dresses and ring bearers in more casual attire with suspenders and perhaps a bow tie. Flower girls often carry small nosegays of flowers, flower girl baskets filled with flower petals, or simply walk down the aisle accessorized with a flower crown and holding the hands of the other flower girls or ring bearers.

What should a ring bearer carry?

While an older ring bearer often carries the wedding rings on a small ring pillow as a ring boy, others may be in charge of holding ring-bearer signs that read "here comes the bride" or, once again, hold hands with the other ring bearer or flower girl. Regardless of what attire and duty you select for the ring bearer or flower girl in your bridal party, they're sure to add to the happiness of the day as well as look adorable in your wedding album.

Take a look at photos from real weddings featuring flower girl and ring bearer outfit ideas that are just too cute in order to gather inspiration for your own wedding ceremony! Click your favorite wedding photos to see more ideas from these gorgeous events!

What do you do if you don't have a ring bearer or flower girl? 

If you choose not to have children attendants on your big day, that's okay! Some couples prefer to have their grandparents, pets, or even a dear friend or family member play the role of a flower girl or ring bearer; however, if you don't want to incorporate any of the typical traditions and customs that go along with this attendant, don't worry about it! Since a ring bearer traditionally holds the wedding rings, instead ask your best man or maid of honor to do so – or if you aren't having a best man or MOH, ask a bridesmaid, groomsman, family member, or close friend.

For more inspiration, find out unique duties for your flower girls and ring bearers, learn ways to keep kids entertained at your wedding, and discover 50 first dance song ideas from real brides and grooms.