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Brides and Gowns: Advice From a British Designer

January 21, 2016 By Penny Paine

For brides it is the selection of gown and dresses for the attendants that presents the all important wedding decision. British Fashion Designer Ann Buck, shares her advice.

Q: What do brides tell you most when you are fitting their gowns?

A: Brides usually tell me that they are on a diet and to fit the dress tightly, because they aim to lose weight, but it is important not to lose or gain weight after the final fitting.

Q: What is the current best look for brides?

A: At the moment, slim-line dresses, in soft fabrics, such as chiffon and lace, are very fashionable.

Q: What fabrics and styles do you feel flatter brides the best?

A: Silk, satins, chiffon and lace are the most flattering fabrics.   Slim-line or full ‘A’ line styles work for most figure shapes. In northern cooler climates because of the duller light/weather, ivory or champagne suits most complexions better than white but brides in sunnier states brides look great in white.

Q: What is the hardest fabric to work with?

A: Stiff heavy satins, velvet plus flimsy chiffons.

Q: Have you created a Winter Wedding outfit for a bride?

A: Yes, a slim lace dress with crystal beading to catch the winter light, with a faux fur hooded cloak to wear over.

Q: How about the little ones, what is the best dress solution for very small flower girls?

A: Very small flower girls look lovely in ‘ballet’ style, full skirted dresses, with gauzy tulle overlay, tied at the waist with a pretty satin sash.

Q: What about little girls hair and head dressing? What works best?

A: For small bridesmaids/flower girls a simple hair ornament that is comfortable and will not dislodge easily is best such as a decorated headband, a flower hair slide or beads braided through the hair.

Q: What works best for adult bridesmaids’/attendant dresses?

A: A slim-line style in a plain block color works best.  (Adult attendants do not all have to wear the same color if style is unfussy). Subtle detailing such as cross body drapes or bead detail creates style without overshadowing the bride. Also it makes sense that the dress could be worn again as a party/special occasion dress.

Q: What are the extra touches that you offer brides?

A: Carefully sourced and beautiful fabrics make all the difference. Brides should seek advice for the best style options to suit them and the location of the wedding. Nothing beats an excellent cut and fit and delicate hand detailing.

Q: What is the best and worst brides dress you created!

A: The last dress that I have made is always the best so far! I can’t remember any ‘worst’ dresses only ‘worst’ customers who changed their minds about style/fabrics half way through and incurred a lot of unpicking!

 

Finally the most important thing brides can do to make their day the very best is to stop fussing about small details and to just enjoy one of the most special days of their life.

 

For custom made Wedding Gowns, Bridesmaid, Attendant, Matron of Honor, Flower Girl, Butterfly Girl and Mother of the Bride dresses by Ann Buck please contact Paper Posie 1 800 360 1761 or email paperposieboulder@gmail.com

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Kids at Weddings

October 24, 2015 By Penny Paine

Kids and Weddings — A Match Made in Heaven?

 

Today the choice to have children at a wedding can often be more stressful than selecting the venue or the dress. Stories about kids causing noisy wedding disasters abound.

 

But history shows that children have always attended weddings, serving as witnesses, scattering grains and flowers, and adding status to the wedding party. In fact children were thought to represent innocence, fertility and good fortune.

 

In America, invited or not more than 10 million children will attend a wedding this year and while they may not all have specific roles, and there will be the inevitable fidgety and vocal behavior, for many a family they can and do bring charm and a special touch to the day.

 

Making sure it is a match made in heaven for everyone…especially the flower girls, ring bearers, butterfly girls and young wedding guests is what www.kidsatweddings.com  promotes. Company Executive, Alexa Allen often hears from brides, grooms and wedding planners…anxious to make it a great day for everyone eager to find clever solutions for the long wait times weddings are known for.   “Quick and simple non-messy diversions work well,” Allen, also a mother of two under fives, explains. “Our books help prepare young attendants and the kits and coloring books can be a life saver for little guests even during the ceremony!”

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Including Children at Weddings: Cute, Charming and Likely to Misbehave

September 10, 2015 By Penny Paine

CUTE, CHARMING AND LIKELY TO MISBEHAVE

 

I remember when having dinner at the local cheap and cheerful coffee shop my mother complained to me that her grandchildren were not very well behaved. Going out for dinner was a little challenging but I was a working mother and a meal out was a treat and babysitters were hard to come by. After all how would they learn to behave in such settings if I didn’t take them to a restaurant? I would go outside with a screaming child or beg crackers and extra milk cartons from the wait staff. I did have some control (I think) they were quite cute and charming and they would usually rise to the occasion and not let me down.

 

Certainly having your cute and charming young children with you at a wedding can pose the same problems. Waiting around being quiet and staying still are all skills that children don’t have. Parents need to consider their resources when they attempt such outings. Possibly the wedding planners have some activities or a child care area established but this is not always in their budget or even thought about.

 

Here are some helpful hints:

 

  1. Have some activities that they can do that are quiet and clean and easy to keep in your handbag such as coloring, transformers, stickers, etc.
  2. Ask if you can take along your teenaged babysitter, they have the energy to run around in the garden area or in the corner. The expense is yours and you do have a better time but the bride and groom do have to agree to an extra guest.
  3. Take along some child friendly snacks that your child likes. Remember hungry children will misbehave more.
  4. Take a few time outs with a book or a toy.
  5. Smart phones and tablets allow a child to happily watch a favorite video/application, etc.

 

Lastly if you can all make it through the ceremony and formalities your children will probably love the music and dancing stage. This is when they come into their own and can let off steam safely with shoes off, sliding on the dance floor, entertaining everyone and dancing with the grown ups who are, of course, much more relaxed!   Perhaps you have your own memories of family wedding events, the excitement of being with cousins and friends all full of energy and sugar, leaving precious memories of fun and festivity.

For creative products for children visit www.kidsatweddings.com

 

 

 

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April 21, 2015 By admin

New blog posts will be coming soon!

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