10 Thoughtful Gifts That Will Put a Smile on a Flower Girl

A thoughtful gift for the youngest member of your wedding party will surely make her day. Flower girls tend to be on the younger side, usually below 10 years of age, and being part of such an adult gathering can be unnerving. Walking down the aisle scattering petals with all eyes on her is no small feat and must take a lot of her nerve; so she must be rewarded with a thank you gift for her big role in helping make your big day special.

Flower girls are often small children who may not remember their important duty many years down the line. Having a momento will remind her of those precious moments. A gift will make the day special for her too and create a lasting bond between the bride and her little helper.

Well, the grown-ups have lots to do what with all the socializing, merry making and dancing. Can you picture children having a good time at such a predominantly adult event? After her moment at the wedding, there isn't much fun in the festivities for her. Give her something to play with and keep herself amused while everyone else is busy having a gala time.

A pretty necklace that goes with her flower girl dress which she can wear afterward as well will make her day special as well. Buy something pretty with dainty charms, hearts that will suit a little girl; personalising it with her name or initials will make her thrilled that the bride made something specially for her.

You can make your own customized pendant necklace with her name in various styles at Pipa Bella; prices start at Rs.799. There are options for other kinds of jewellery such as bracelets and earrings as well.

Your flower girl will be delighted with a sweet little purse. Girls love to imitate their moms and a purse of their own is every little girl’s dream. Either get her a cute, kiddy purse with a cartoon or animated character theme or a special dressy one that she can even wear at the wedding. She can keep all her precious things safely inside. You can even fill it with other treats like some candy, small toys, a colouring set.

We suggest this pretty tutu bag in silver by Li’ll Pumpkins. Not only is the bag adorable, the dressy silver means she can carry it with her on special occasions. Made from leatherette and fabric, it is lightweight and durable. Buy the bag alone or you can order this set which includes a Butterfly Kit, a multipurpose pouch with zip closure that she can use to hold stationery, toiletries or other important possessions. The pouch and tutu bag set retails at Rs.525.

Girls of all age adore their jewellery and other trinkets so a pretty box to hold it all in will please her no end. Since it is a special occasion, why not get her a musical box. Imagine her delight when she opens the pretty box to find a ballerina twirling to the sound of music! We liked this Enchantments Ballet Heart Shape Music Box priced at Rs.1,802. The heart shaped box has one compartment with a tiny heart shaped mirror inside the lid, perfect for all her little treasures. The music box plays Swan Lake when opened and features a twirling ballerina. This is something she will treasure for years.

Can't decide on any one thing? Make her a goody bag with lots of small treats! Buy a pretty tote, or a woven basket trimmed with ribbons and flowers and fill it with some candy, a colouring book and pencils, perhaps a stuffed toy, a lip balm, some pretty trinkets, hair accessories and even a book if you hear she likes to read. Small toys and games she can play at the party afterwards will be truly appreciated when boredom comes creeping in. The contents are limited only by your imagination – you can add a small poem or handwritten note thanking her for taking part in your wedding to make it personal. This one depends on your budget but you don’t need to sell an arm or a leg to find loads of pretty little things to make a girl happy; even a few things chosen with care will do.

You can also pick up this ready-made Flower Girl Gift Set with a bag very suitably titled ‘Flower Girl’. The tote comes with a necklace and bracelet set and a wedding day activity kit for kids. It is priced at Rs. 4,346.

While the guests pose and preen for the official wedding photographer, let your little helper capture her own impressions from the festivities. If she gets bored with what's going on around her, the cute rabbit style selfie lens will let her amuse herself by taking selfies with her other little friends. This fun camera is a good way to get a child's perspective on the ceremonies and she will have keepsakes from the wedding day and help her record other memorable moments in the future as well. Pair it with a little bag where she can keep her collection of photographs.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 in raspberry (you can get a whole bunch of other colours like white, blue, yellow and pink as well) has a slim and light body perfect for the little hands of a child. Its automatic settings ensure great pictures even in inexperienced hands and there are other features she can explore as she gets older as well. Buy it for Rs.4,187. We suggest pairing it with the cute and functional Rabbit Style Instax Close-up Lens with self-portrait mirror which will give her perfect selfies even at close range. The tiny mirror makes it easy to get great compositions. Buy it for Rs.499.

Children love their cereal and having this adorable bowl to eat her breakfast from every morning will be a daily reminder of the special day she was a part of and the sweet bride who gave it to her. There are loads of pretty and cute bowls around but unicorns have a special place in every little girl's heart.

This bowl is no common nameless piece of ceramic, indeed not; meet Elwood the unicorn cereal bowl, complete with four legs, a tail and a proud horn. Made of stoneware, it is microwave and dishwasher safe, and will last her for many years provided she takes care of it. Buy it at uncommongoods for Rs.2,564.

The walk down the aisle with guests gushing words of adoration was exciting enough and maybe even the wedding ceremony was fairly engrossing, but after all that what is a child to do? The adults (and there are so many of them!) move on to eating, drinking, dancing, and talking (oh so much talking!), momentarily forgetting a thoroughly bored girl. Save your flower girl this agony and give her fun toys, games or activity books to keep her busy. A wedding should be fun for everyone, right?

A wedding themed activity book may be just the answer to suit the occasion, although don’t feel limited as anything that keeps her hooked and happy will suffice. We liked this Scratch and Sketch Wedding activity book by Martha Day Zschock, priced at Rs.1,096. The 64 page wedding themed activity book is filled with sketches detailing various aspects of a wedding – right from the bridal dress, to shoes and the couple departing from the wedding reception. Half the pages are in black; sketching on these with the wooden stylus provided with the book reveals colourful swirls and glittery foil beneath, giving drawings an ethereal air. It will keep her engrossed for hours.

A soft cuddly companion may well comfort her if she is nervous playing the role of flower girl and she can even carry her toy with her down the aisle. Even if she is a confident girl, a cute toy is a great gift that she can play with afterwards. This soft, stuffed doll by Tickles will make for a cuddly and huggable friend for a flower girl. It is made with soft and non-toxic material, and at 36 cm is small enough for a child to carry around with ease. Buy the doll for Rs.599.

A framed picture from the wedding day makes for a wonderful gift for a flower girl. Select the most beautiful shot of her from the day and put it in a frame for her – it can be from when she is executing her duties as flower girl, having a riot with other kids at the party, a shot with her parents or even a picture with you. Look for something where she looks her best and she will be proud to display it in her room. This Bubble Clock with photo frame has useful features like date, time and temperature that are shown in three different circular LCD displays. It has 9 musical alarm modes to wake her up on time for school, and the picture is fairly easy to change when she has a new favourite photo. Buy it for Rs.399 at giftzila.com.

Children love to play in tents as they enjoy the sense of privacy it gives; no matter the size, it gives them a huge space to let their imagination loose. Teepee tents are especially cute and we liked this pink and grey one by KidKraft. AT Rs.6,094 it is on the pricier side of gifts for a flower girl, but be assured she will love you for it. A sturdy bamboo frame supports the soft canvas tent and it also has a mesh window for her to look out from. It is easy to assemble and is meant for indoor use only.

As the nerves and excitement set in for your big day, spare some thought for your flower girl as well. She is probably more nervous than you! She is a child after all and the idea of being the center of attention amid a massive group of strangers can be very unnerving. Spend some time with her before the big day, get your bridesmaids to meet her as well so she can be comfortable being around a few known faces.

Give her a pep talk if it's her first time as flower girl, maybe even bring her to the rehearsal so she gets the feel of things. You will be busy on the wedding day but make sure someone is around to look after her, reunite her with her parents after the role is over, or stay with her if she wants to stick around and watch. She may be excited but children tend to be shy around new people so help ease her worries.