not really the bridesmaid should do it cause the flower girl should be right in front of you
It is called a 'wedding dress TRAIN.' The train starts from the waist at the back of the bride and can flow a couple of feet behind her or several feet behind her. Some more traditional weddings like the long train so the Bridesmaid's will lift and carry the train. Many of the trains for wedding dresses today are detachable so the Bride, after all photos are taken and they are ready to enjoy dancing and mixing with guests can have her Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids detach her train so she it doesn't get in the way of her dancing or moving about.
Usually the Bridesmaid(s) only carry a bouquet and it's the Maid (single person) of Honor or Matron (married) of Honor that will not only carry her own bouquet, but hold the bouquet of the bride while the rings are being exchanged. Bridesmaids can be given the duty of holding the train of the Bride, but, flower girls can have this duty. If you just want other ideas as to what they could carry in lieu of a bouquet they could carry a Bible (if you are religious) with one red rose across it. If you are getting married in December white muffs (with a sprig of holly attached) are elegant. They can even carry candles, but it should be arranged properly so as not to start a fire )you don't want the Bridesmaid torching up for the evening! It depends on what your theme is. If you are getting married at the beach a bouquet can be made out of shells or a small basket full of decorative shells and clear, colored small glass bubbles.
The train bearer
It is up to the maid of honor and bridesmaids to pull your bridal train to one side as you sit down. After dinner and if you have a train that can be unhooked then do so as it frees the bride up for dancing. Most wedding dresses have a removable train or the bride can ask the bridal shop sales clerk to show her the wedding dresses where the train can be removed. If the bride prefers to keep the train through the reception then while dancing there is a sewn loop where the bride put hers finger into it to life the train and have more control over it.
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Correct answer : the puffy sleves of her gown
puffy sleves of her gown
If anyone could steal the show from the bride on her wedding day it would probably be an adorable, prettily dressed flower girl. The flower girl may be a relative of either the bride or groom and is customarily between three and eight years old. Any fancy dress in white or pastel would be suitable for a flower girl's dress. The dress may be long or short depending on the formality of the wedding. However, the bride may want to coordinate the flower girl's dress with the rest of the wedding party. In this case, the fabric and color can match or complement the bridesmaids' dresses. Keep in mind the age of the child when choosing a color, fabric or style. For example, bridesmaids' dresses may be deep colored velvets in a formal length. The flower girl's dress could be a pastel chiffon or satin with a gathered skirt, cap sleeves and a velvet sash in the bridesmaids' colors. Keep in mind the part the flower girl will play in the wedding when deciding on a flower girl's dress. Traditionally, the flower girl precedes the bride down the aisle sprinkling flower petals from a small basket. According to custom, rose petals are strewn in the bride's path assuring her a 'rosy' future. When the flower girl reaches the altar, she stands with the other attendants throughout the ceremony. The dress should be comfortable and easy to walk in. Fabrics should not be stiff or scratchy nor easily wrinkled. Velveteen, satin and organza are good all around choices. For summer weddings batiste, dotted Swiss, eyelet or lace can make a lovely and attractive dress for that special little girl. A fairly new tradition is to dress the flower girl in a miniature version of the bride's dress. The child's dress, however, should be minus the veil and train. The flower girl is the one exception to the rule that only the bride wears white. The miniature bride's dress is customarily white; however, the traditional flower girl's dress can be white or any bright or pastel color. An adorably attired flower girl can add a touch of charm and innocence to the wedding ceremony.
The maid of honor's job is to be the bride's best friend. As her closest friend, you should continue doing all the things that a best friend has always done. Be there for her when she needs you, listen if she has problems, help her if you can, get excited with her over what is going on in her life, etc. Typically, a MOH chooses to throw a shower or bachelorette party, and she will typically choose to help the bride with a few wedding tasks. While not required duties, these are nice things that you should do for your best friend if you can. You will probably also need to sign the marriage license, and you can give a toast or a speech at the reception if you want to.