12 Jul 27 of the Most Precious Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Moments
Ever hear that old saying “Don’t ever work with children or animals”? W.C. Fields said it first because every actor knows the junior set (and the furry one) always steals the show. We’re not sure if that applies to weddings—not even the cutest of little ones can pull the spotlight off a glowing bride and beaming groom on their Big Day—but we know we sure love what ring bearers and flower girls add to the mix. Enjoy today’s batch of eye candy, a roundup of our favorite snapshots of the youngest of wedding party partiers.
Go on and kiss the girl … even if she might have cooties! Bride Kathryn’s nieces and nephews look like they just might be allergic to the PDA between the new Mr. and Mrs.
Image: Devon Donnahoo
Couple: Kathryn & Travis
Venue: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Florals: Wildflowers Inc.
Ahh, how we love this special moment between bride Francesca and flower girl Leland. (These two met when Francesca was Leland’s babysitter.) “When she helped me fix my dress and put on my shoes the day of, I was so happy and glad she could partake in my wedding,” Francesca says. “And she almost looked like a little bride herself in her beautiful dress.”
Image: Jennings King
Couple: Francesca and Sean
Venue: St Patrick’s Catholic Church
Dress: Vera Wang from Saks Jandel
Flower girl dress: eBay
So the big question: Did this dapper little ring bearer stave off curiosity and leave the box closed all day? Hmm…
Image: Aaron and Jillian
Couple: Jennifer and Michael
Venue: Lowndes Grove
Attire: Savvi Formalwear Peanut Butter Collection
Box: Bride’s sister
Boutonniere: Branch Design Studio
Before you critique his form, consider how much this one wee fellow is tackling all at once: donning a bow tie, keeping suspenders up, and promenading in front of a lot of folks, not to mention keeping up with that ring box and sporting a sign. Whew! Nice work, kiddo. We’re #teamringbearer.
Image: Lauren Jonas
Couple: Meghan and Jake
Venue: Middleton Place
What’s cuter: This hug shared by the bride’s nieces Ellie and Maya, or that their sparkle dresses matched her gold glitter Kate Spade heels?
Image: Sara Bee Photography
Couple: Ellie and Adam
Dresses: Lan Ting Bride from Light in a Box
Florals: Flora Wedding and Event Flowers
Work it, baby! Lauren and Ian’s son Jude already has serious swagger with that bow tie and those tux pants.
Image: Dana Cubbage Weddings
Couple: Lauren and Ian
Venue: Summerall Chapel, Boone Hall Plantation
Attire: Vera Wang rented from Jos A. Bank
Flowers: Duvall Events
All bundled up in her warm muff, this little one is ready for bride Grayson’s winter nuptials at the Sand Dunes Club.
Image: Virgil Bunao
Couple: Grayson and Ross
Venue: Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Sand Dunes Club
Florals: Out of the Garden
Remember twirling in your first fancy gown? And the first time you wore flowers in your hair?
Image: Anne Rhett Photography
Couple: Lauren and Adam
Flower Crown: On a Limb Florals
Wait, son, you can’t be giving those rings away!
Image: Dana Cubbage Weddings
Couple: Andra and Matt
Venue: Legare Waring House
Attire: Dillards (shirt and bowtie), Custom vendor at Kiawah Island (shorts)
Ring box: Flowertown Weddings on Etsy
Rentals: Snyder Events
Florals: Sara York Grimshaw Designs
Planner: RLE Charleston
“Both flower girls marched past the aisle and tried to walk into the gardens,” says bride Rachel, “so I guess you could say they really were ready for cake!” Young Adalynn Mae looks like a confection herself in that sea of too-cute tulle.
Image: Cana Dunlap
Couple: Rachel and Rob
Venue: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Flower girl dress: Fabric from Hayley Page, custom designed by Etsy dressmaker SaskiaDankbaar
Florals: Wildflowers Inc.
Calligraphy: The bride
Planner: Pure Luxe Bride
Crystal’s adorable flower girl couldn’t help but give wedding goers a soft smile during her big walk down the aisle.
Image: Ava Moore Photography
Couple: Crystal and Seth
Venue: Charlestowne Landing
Florals: Sara York Grimshaw Designs
Knowing these two love trucks, bride Caroline bought toy trucks and put ring pillows in the bed of the pickup for the rings. How special and unique is that? “They are growing up to be little country-boy truck loves,” Caroline says. “They know more about cars than I do!”
Image: Tim Will Photography
Couple: Caroline and Justin
Venue: Lowndes Grove
Ring bearer trucks: By The Seashore Décor (Etsy)
Planner: A Charleston Bride
While they waited for Sean and Lauren’s “I do’s,” the bride’s niece and nephew, Gabriel and Genevieve, took in Lowndes Grove Plantation from the second-floor piazza.. “They high-fived my husband and I after walking back down the aisle,” says Lauren. “It was like a rite of passage, officially welcoming my husband into the family.” Since then, she confesses, the quartet has their own set of secret handshakes.
Image: Aaron and Jillian Photography
Couple: Sean and Lauren
Venue: Lowndes Grove Plantation
Attire: Arielle Bridal (flower girl), Men’s Wearhouse (ring bearer)
Florals: Branch Design Studio
Planner: Pure Luxe Bride
First looks aren’t just for brides and grooms, as these snaps from Jasmine and Brad’s day prove.
Image: Catherine Ann Photography
Couple: Jasmine and Brad
Venue: Boone Hall Plantation
Florals: Stephanie Gibbs Events
Planners: Pure Luxe Bride, Ooh! Events, and A Charleston Bride
We could be wrong, but these three junior cuties look like best friends. Don’t you just wonder what’s got them giggling?
Images: Dana Cubbage Weddings
Couple: Hilary and Duncan
Flowers: Purple Magnolia Floral Design
Dahlia was a picture-perfect flower girl at Gaby and Ward’s Big Day. I mean, just look at that beautiful dress and flower crown!
Image: Corbin Gurkin
Couple: Gabriella and Edward
Venue: The Sanctuary Hotel on Kiawah Island
Florals: Tara Guérard Soirée
Dress: Kate McDonald
We’re torn between what’s melting us more—his fetching tie-suspender set or that charming pennant.
Image: Dana Cubbage Weddings
Couple: Whitney and Nick
Flag: Simply Jessica Marie
Practical and pretty? Love it! Here’s one way to make sure a toddler doesn’t toddle off in the wrong direction.
Image: Riverland Studios
Couple: Rose and Joey
Venue: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Dress: Pippa & Julie
Flowers: Branch Design Studio
All the feels. All of them. Seriously, has there ever been a more purely blissed out flower girl? We’re pretty sure not. Bravo to Elena and John for hosting a wedding that produce not only a union, but also this sweet moment.
Image: Dana Cubbage Weddings
Couple: Elena and John
Venue: The Gadsden House
Florals: Frampton’s Flowers
Flower girl dress: JoyFolie
Alright, this is giving us major “The Notebook” vibes. (Heck, part of the movie was shot right there where they’re walking!)
Image: Brandon Lata Photography
Couple: Courtney and Jared
Venue: Boone Hall Plantation
Attire: Janie and Jack
Planner: Ooh! Events
Cheers to the quiet moments that photogs like Jenna Marie Weddings nab!
Image: Jenna Marie Weddings
Couple: Katrina and Joe
Venue: Runnymede Plantation
Florals: Branch Design Studio
Attire: David’s Bridal
They’re the three best friends that anyone could have. It’s fun to imagine what these cuties were looking at. The groom waiting for his lady, maybe?
Image: Clay Austin Photography
Couple: Maria and Charlie
Venue: The Governor Thomas Bennett House
As Kate Spade one said, “playing dress up begins at age five and never truly ends.” Don’t you just love getting all dolled up? We surely do.
Image: Gayle Brooker
Couple: Margaret and Robert
Venue: First Baptist Church of Charleston, Lowndes Grove Plantation
Watch out! These two are on the move. There’s nothing like running around the beautiful gardens of Middleton Place.
Image: Hyer Images
Couple: Manesa and Will
Venue: Middleton Place
Parasols: Amazon
This sweet flower girl surely has the Big Day beam down pat.
Image: Ashley Seawell Photography
Couple: Karon and Alexander
Venue: The Governor Thomas Bennett House
Florals: Stephanie Gibbs Events
These little guys got to partake in the bouquet carrying at Marian and Peter’s Big Day and from the looks of it, they had a grand ‘ole time.
Image: Elizabeth Messina
Couple: Peter and Marian
Venue: Lowndes Grove Plantation
Florals: Tara Guérard Soirée
Ring bearer attire: J.Crew
Don’t worry, he’s the daddy! We love how many Lowcountry couples are including their own little ones in their ceremonies. Louis was so excited to be a part of his parents’ Big Day.
Image: Aaron and Jillian
Couple: Natalie and Nicolas
Venue: Legare Waring House
Attire: Jacadi Paris (shorts and suspenders), Froment-Leroyer (shoes), Janie and Jack (bowtie)