A sure fire way to get all the "oooo's" and "ahhh's" you could ever want at your wedding is to include children in your ceremony. Nothing steals a crowds heart faster than children dress in miniature formal attire while trying to remember how to take steps in the right place down the aisle. The moment they walk down the aisle and the crowd lets out their "oh he's/she's so adorable" sighs is priceless.
However, sometimes children can do unexpected things during a wedding so what steps can you as a bride or a groom do to stop any unwanted interruptions in your ceremony? One of the first things you must consider when deciding on having a child in your wedding is the type of personality the child has. A shy or timid child may panic when it is time to walk down that aisle and refuse to go holding up your ceremony. An excitable child may only cause more confusion than you would like on your wedding day. You want a mature acting child to carry your priceless wedding rings or place those delicate flowers that your feet will walk on. Also, you need to make sure that the child knows and understands exactly the job that you are asking them to preform. It has been my experience that a well mannered child of four years old or old will be the best candidate to awe your guests.
Another idea to ensure your day goes smoothly is to sit down with the children in your wedding and explain to them what will be happening during the wedding day and the ceremony. Be sure to explain their role in the wedding and let them visualize their part in the ceremony. By doing so, you will possibly have a more cooperative and participative child.
The clothing that you pick out for these little ones will be extra important. You don't want to put them in something that will only make them uncomfortable. Irritability in a child, especially one you are asking to perform, is not a pretty site for you or your guests to see. Another good idea is to let the children break in any new shoes before the wedding day to help add to their comfort.
Practice will help make perfect, so don't forget to invite these little cutties (and their parents) to your wedding rehearsals. Let them practice carrying that pillow to hold the rings or that basket of flowers down the aisle. An added bonus to this is that you will most likely have a large number of people at your rehearsal so the children can get a feeling of being watched as they walk up the aisle. Asking them to the rehearsal will also give you some time to talk to their parents and get there feedback on ways to make things go easier. No one can tell you how a child will react in a public situation better than their own parents.
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