Do page boys throw flowers?

Scattering flower petals
The page boy can be given a basket of petals to scatter in front of the bride as she makes her way down the aisle. In the event that any attendees suffer from hay fever, fake petals or soap bubbles can serve as an alternative to real petals.


What are the duties of a page boy?

Traditionally page boys are in charge of carrying the brides train down the aisle, but nowadays they play an even more important role: ensuring the safe arrival of the wedding rings at the altar. This can put quite a bit of pressure on the wee guys shoulders!

What do page boys and flower girls do?

What are the Page Boy's Duties? Traditionally the page boy would hold the train of the bride's dress – however, nowadays it is more common for them to simply walk down the aisle with the flower girl or ahead of the bridesmaids.


Do page boys carry anything?

Traditionally, page boys carry the bride's train, especially if the bride is wearing a dress with a long train. Because of the difficulty of managing a train, page boys are generally no younger than age seven, with older boys being preferred for more complicated duties.

Are page boys part of the bridal party?

Everyone knows what is expected of the main bridal party members such as the Best Man, the bridesmaids and the Maid of Honour, but when it comes to other bridal party roles, including page boys and flower girls, it can often seem like you are just inventing a role so that your young nieces and nephews can take part in ...


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Can a page boy throw petals?

Scattering flower petals

Sometimes, it can be good to mix things up a little, and there's nothing stopping a page boy from taking on this duty. The page boy can be given a basket of petals to scatter in front of the bride as she makes her way down the aisle.

Does the page boy match the groom?

A pageboy suit is usually the same as either the groom or groomsmen. We recommend matching the colour and style to the groom or groomsmen to make the youngster feel important and included. Match his tie to the colour of the bridesmaids or flower girl dresses.

Can a baby be a page boy?

If you wish to have a baby as a flower girl or page boy they will need to be carried down the aisle, possibly by a bridesmaid or usher. It is most likely a good idea to carry children up to the age of two as walking down the aisle at a pace can be very scary before that age even if they are already good walkers.


Does the page boy wear a buttonhole?

Traditionally the Groom and groomsmen (ushers and page boys) along with fathers of the bride and groom will all wear a buttonhole. If budget allows then it is also a nice gesture from brothers and grandfathers to also wear a buttonhole.

What do you call a page boy?

Page boy (wedding attendant) (also ringbearer or coinbearer), a young male attendant at a wedding. Pageboy, a hairstyle.

What age should a page boy be?

What age is appropriate for a Page Boy or Ring Bearer at a wedding? Page Boys and Ring Bearers are normally aged between three and ten years old; any younger and you may have more than you bargained for; any older and you will struggle to convince them to oblige and they may get confused as an usher.


How old did a boy have to be to become a page?

Usually around twelve years old, early pages were often local orphans or children of widowed mothers and their Senate income helped the family. Today, Senate pages come from all 50 states. Still appointed and sponsored by a senator, they must be high school juniors, at least sixteen years old, and attend school.

Is 12 too old for a flower girl?

Usually, flower girls and ring bearers range from ages three to eight years old. But don't let that stop you from giving those roles to someone younger or older, or even to adults, especially if you're not too keen on the idea of including children in your wedding.

Who does page boy give rings to?

In the United States, page boys carry the rings for the bride and groom as they accompany the flower girl down the aisle. Boys serving as page boys often range in age from 3 to 10 and come from the immediate families of the bride and groom.


Can you have 3 page boys?

There are no set rules about page boys. Whether you have them or not, how many and how old they are, it is really your and your groom's personal preference.

Who walks down the aisle first?

The Grandparents of the Bride: The bride's grandparents walk down the aisle first.

Does the guy get both corsages?

Traditionally, the male brings his date a corsage when he picks her up for prom or a homecoming dance, and the female brings the boutonniere. Of course, females can buy their own corsages, too. Or friends can purchase corsages or boutonnieres for each other if they're going in a group.


Where does the boys corsage go?

Girls wear a corsage pinned to their dress or on their wrist; guys wear a boutonniere pinned to their jacket lapel. What wrist does the corsage go on? It is customary to place the corsage on the left side of your date's dress or on her left wrist. Same for the guy.

Who puts the corsage on the groom?

Typically, the best man or one of the groom's parents will secure the boutonnière on the groom's jacket. But, Gardenia admits that's usually just for the photo op. Since they can be a little tricky to get just right, a stylist, planner, or florist on hand will usually do the final pin.

What should page boys wear?

Most people tend to style their page boy just as they've styled their groomsmen and being able to hire pre-tied cravats, patterned ties and top hats in kids' sizes makes this possible. On the flip side, if you want to give him a gift to say thank you, a tie you've bought him to wear on the day works well.


Where do page boys stand?

The answer to this question is totally up to the bride and groom and the age a temperament of the children involved. If the children are older and you want to capture many photos from the ceremony, with them in the photos. I suggest that they stand at the front with the bridal party.

What can an 11 year old do in a wedding?

7 to 10: candle-bearers, prayer book-carriers, handing out programs or flowers, and guestbook greeters. 11 to 15: junior bridesmaids and junior ushers/groomsmen.

Who does the groom usually walk down with?

Groom. Traditionally, he walks down the aisle solo but some grooms prefer walking down the aisle escorted by both parents. Other grooms prefer a more subtle approach by entering the ceremony from the side of the venue (following the officiant and followed by the groomsmen) to take his place at the altar.


What Colour do page boys wear?

A dark blazer and white shirt with a dark tie or bow tie are appropriate for the page boy. They need only wear a white-ivory shorts and a polo shirt, accessorised with a sash or belt in the wedding's accent colour, if the day is really hot.

Who throws the petals at a wedding?

The tradition essentially derives from the idea of fertility. The flower girl walks down the aisle before the bride, strewing rose petals as she goes. The young girl traditionally wears a white dress and tosses red rose petals.
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