Need Advice and Ideas for 2 Adorable Little Flower Girls

Hi J..

My little angel was in a wedding when she was 20 months old and she did beautifully. The wedding planner had all the flower girls hold onto a garland. They all held it in their right hand and followed along behind one another. It was precious.

HTH
J.

What about decorating a wagon and having a ring bearer or junior groomsman pull the little girls in the wagon. They can drop the flower petals over the side.

Sometimes you have to just have a couple of extra seats on the front row to give the little ones a place to go sit down if they get to fidgety in the wedding.

In regards to the reception, some brides offer a childrens table - offering kiddie friendly finger foods and sometimes even some coloring books, etc.

My daughter was in my brother's wedding at age 2. He put a small stuffed animal in his pocket as he waited at the end of the aisle. We showed it to her before hand, and told her Uncle Tim would give it to her when she walked to him. He slyly handed it off, she put in in her basket, most people didn't notice and she played with it quietly through the rest of the ceremony.

Snacks, snacks, snacks. That is my answer to both of your questions. Have your sister hold a treat in her hand that the little ones can get once they walk slowly down the aisle and empty their baskets. Have someone up front who will take them around the sides and to the back and sit with them. That person can be an adult or a teen (teens wouldn't get the significance of the wedding as much as adults and may welcome the distraction). That person should have some treats or snacks (smarties work great and don't stain clothes) also maybe get some little coloring books and dollar store prizes (necklaces and rings and toy tops) for the girls to play with during the reception. Maybe you could pay a teen to be an ons-site babysitter for the day so you and your sister can worry about having fun and not worry about the kids. I love the idea of a little dress for the lovie...she doesn't have to carry a lovie and a basket of petals does she? That would definitely not work for a little one. Anyway, best wishes, God bless.

Hopefully some of the advice you've gotten works, but if not, remember what I told my cousin: when I got married her 4-year-old daughter was my flower girl. My cousin obsessively worried over whether her daughter would walk down the aisle properly without something going wrong since she was so young. I finally looked her in the eye and said, "Tracy, if Molly gets halfway down the aisle, panics, starts to cry, throws her basket of flowers in the air, and then runs back the way she came, Steve and I will still be married at the end of the day. And we'll have a story to tell for the rest of our lives." You never know with kids--no matter what you do or how well they do in practice, with the real thing there are no guarantees. So just remember what's important. :-)

My son at age 4 was the ring bearer/flower petal dropper at my sister's wedding. I let him practice sprinkling the petals and carrying the basket and then of course part of the game was picking them up. At the actual wedding, when he got to the alter my brother in law was waiting for him with "Pez" candy which he loves. He did an amazing job. You need to get the 4 yr old a basket and let het practice and the 2 yr old can just follow along. Tell them you have a secret treat on the day of the wedding waiting for them! Congrats on the big day!

Hello,

Have them walk down the aisle together holding hands and tell the older one that she is to make sure the little one gets down the aisle. Hopes this helps.

I was at a wedding once where the flower girls rode in a decorated wagon down the isle. That was very cute!

Getting them down the aisle you can promise them candy at the end. Designate one of the bridesmaids to have smarties or something and then once they are down there they can give them some. If you give them a couple of pieces before they go down they'll know what to expect. Once they are down there try having them sit down once you are up on the stage or in your place. Have a bridesmaid instruct them to sit down once everyone is in their place. I did this for my wedding and it kept my flower girl and ring bearer from playing around too much. It worked out great for my wedding. Good Luck.

When my mil got remarried my son was the ring bearer, i was matron of honor and my hubby best man, my fil went to the wedding (yeah we are all close even though they are divorced thank God), anyway, he was in the back with my son when we walked up to the front, then he walked with the other ring boy and the two flower girls they held hands and went straight to the front, after that we just let them walk where ever, he would walk between me and daddy, then to grandpa in the second roll and back and forth, but no one seemed to mind and acctually thought it was cute that he couldnt make up his mind where to go, one piece of advice (in case you havent thought of this), when yall take pics, take the ones you want with the kiddos first so they are not cranky, and im not too sure if it is too good of an idea to let them run and play outside as they mess up their clothes if you are taking pics after, or maybe if they have a portable dvd player or laptop someone can let them watch a movie or play games quietly in the back room where yall dressed during the ceremony, or something, i hope this helps ya, Good Luck and may God Bless you and your family.

Good luck. My four year old niece seemed a little scared and her mother let her off the hook without me trying anything. I was pretty perturbed to say the least. But that's their way of handling things....anyway....

If there is a certain "Small" toy or someone with little pieces of candy that won't make a mess of her dress that some one can hold in different places down the aisle, that has worked for some. The grandparents are usually the best, as they are the closest to the front and the most familiar to the child.

You can also put the puppy at the front of the alter and let her go get it....and put it in her basket.

During the reception at least, the music will take care of them. Almost all kids love to dance.....

If not, have someone bring a little dvd player with some kids movies and put them in a corner with a pillow!

Best wishes!

My two kids walked together (boy and girl) which helped. I was not in the wedding, and walked along the outer aisle slightly in front of them and they "followed" me down. A few months before, my daughter was supposed to walk down alone and couldn't see me. She froze at the door and began to cry. I had to walk out and get her and move her out of the way so the bride could come. Ugh! That's why we did it the other way at the other wedding, and it worked perfectly. My daughter was also not responsible for throwing the flowers at the second one, she had a boquet attached to a long ribbon (like a purse) which she carried down instead. Just have someone read to pull them out of the way if they freeze and refuse to keep walking.

I totally understand your concerns. Feel reassured that they are very valid. Children are, by divine craft, unpredictable. If they weren't, they would be dull and a lot less fun. Because of this, you might have to adjust your expectations a bit. That is, the two princesses may not stroll down the aisle while gracefully tossing petals along their paths. At their ages, their participation is more symbolic and traditional than actually functional. Have them practice at the venue as many times as possible, letting the 4-year-old be the 2.5-year-olds "pretend big sister" or "teacher". This "responsibility" may help the 4-year-old reign in her wild side. Make sure they do some trial runs with everyone at the rehearsal "watching them" so that they will know what the attention will feel like. If you have a portable DVD player, perhaps a few kid-friendly movies at the reception would be helpful. Most importantly, however, is that no matter what happens with the flower girls--YOUR DAY WILL BE WONDERFUL--so just let that little piece roll off your back if it is less than perfect. Best Wishes!!

The best part of having two adorable kids as flower girls is when they DONT walk down the aisle perfectly!! Everyone loves to see kids be kids and it's always cute how they walk down the aisle no matter what they do. I have been to wedding where kids go slow, fast, dump out all the flowers at once, throw them at people, cry, you name it--and everyone always smiles. If you want flowers on the aisle for you--you can have petals scattered before your flower girls walk down--that way if they do dump them out or something--at least the aisle will have flowers already! Don't sweat it, just ask their parents to step in if they are getting a little restless during the ceremony!

congrats

Hey J.! My ring bearer & flower girl were in the 3-4 range too! I used good old-fashioned bribery! I had presents for both of them and let them know that they got to open them after the ceremony if they did a great job. I had a set of presents to give them at their "practice" (rehearsal the night before). They were eyeing the wrapped presents the entire time during the rehearsal, so they were very excited to practice their part and get their presents. Then we told them that tomorrow, you'll get another present for doing the same thing. It worked like a charm. At the wedding, I had them on the front row in the family section (same place as the night before). As soon as pics were done, they were able to open them.

Good luck with your wedding!
~A.

make a fun bag. fill it with snacks coloring books and crayons and anything she might like this will keep her happy

Wow, you have received some great advice...as a wedding minister, the one thing I have seen that effectively works well is having a junior bridesmaid to walk with the girls. Whatever happens, I'm sure it will be a memorable day!

Rev. Rieley

I had three young flower girls (two nieces from my husbands side and my niece). My niece walked down the aisle with her brother (ring-bearer) and dropped rose petals. The other two were each given a basket containing long-stemmed roses (the same roses in my bouquet) and they were prepped with the water holders on the end so they would last for the festivities. We had the guests enter from the outside of the pews and they couldn't get into the pews from the inside because we had ribbon blocking the entrances. On each pew (on both sides of the aisle) we had a big ribbon bow decorating the edge. What the girls were instructed to do is to hand each guest sitting on the end of the pew closest to the aisle a rose. They had a job to do and to keep their mind busy instead of just walk down the aisle. Hopefully that makes sense. I can't remember what we had them do once they were done walking down the aisle...we may have had them go sit with their parents since they were within the first three rows.

My sister had a friend's daughter as her flower girl. She was close enough to the candles on the candelabra and started blowing them out!

Just keep your humor with you during the day. Anything that happens during the ceremony makes it unique and perfect.

Best wishes,
L.

The easiest way is to remember they are young and they are going to unexpected things. I say get the bear a dress, have them to where they sit somewhere up front after they get up there. another way is to ask a couple of family members sit on the out side of the isle's and tell them to keep walking and how great they are doing. And if the littlest one does that to the peddles then thats fine it will make for a great cute memory or you can tell her she can pick them up later.

I wish you the best of luck and have fun dont worry about the small things everything will come together and become one of the most wonderful days of your life.

Do you know any teenage or pre teen who could be a Jr. Bridesmaid and walk with them. Also have your bridesmaids really talk it up to them. My daughter was so excited about impressing the bridesmaids. She could have cared less what I thought about it. Good luck

Bribe them. My two children(4 and 2)were in my brothers wedding. We put a $5 bill in the spot where our two little ones were to stand. They were told all they had to do to earn it was to walk nice and quiet down the isle to their spot. They were told they could spend it any way they wish. My son told us he was going to buy a fish. When he got up there he picked up the money looked at me and wispered "I'm gonna get a fish." It was so cute everyone laughed. It broke the ice a little and everyone relaxed. Also, you might release them once they get to the front and have them go sit with a family member in the front row until it is time for them to walk back down the isle. It is a wonderful family event. Just try to enjoy. Sherry

Hi J.,
For starters congrats on your up coming wedding. I don't know how to get them down the aisle. I think letting your neice carry her stuffed puppy will help her that way she has something that comforts her. I don't care if your 2 or 27 (when I got married) that walk seems like it takes forever at any age. I just had to get my neice down the aisle without cracking up laughing, she did it but barely. I do have an idea for the reception though. Depending on how many kids you are planning on having at your wedding. You could hire a some entertainment for the lids, like a clown or something. If you are having a DJ have him play music that is for kids like the Hokey Pokey, or the chicken dance, something like that. You can also get some Coloring books and crayons for the kids to color while all the formal things are going on. I hope this gives you a little bit of help. Good luck.

My daughter was a flower girl when she was 2 1/2. I stood with her until it was time for her and the other flower girl to walk down the aisle and my husband squatted down in the second row where she could see his face and walk right to him. It worked like a charm. I realize both parents are in the wedding and you might not have that option, but maybe a grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle...etc. could help. Also, once she walked down the aisle, she sat with us for the remainder of the wedding. Unfortunately, the other little girl sounds like the 4 yr old in your wedding. Her parents let her sit in the front row where she proceeded to get up, run around the church and cause all sorts of chaos. I guess what I'm trying to say is, for a child 2 1/2 yrs of age, it might be best to have her sit during the exchange of vows rather than tire her out by standing the whole time. Hope this helped even a little and Happy Wedding!

First, don't expect too much from kids that young.
Second, the lovey thing for the 4yo is a good idea.
Third, do not expect them to stand up for the whole ceremony. The best thing would be to have them sit on the first row with Gma or sit on the bottom step of the alter.
Fourth, bribery - tell them there are MnM's at the end of the aisle, and once they walk to the front, they can take their seat and snack on MnM's or some other appropriate type treat. Then explain how they will each get a special gift for being such sweet girls on your wedding day, and make sure to have something for them at the reception.

Even 2 year olds can understand REWARD!

Good luck and congratulations.

Also, you might get them each their own disposable camera to use at the reception. You never know what pictures you'll get from a 4 year old. YOu might have a whole roll of feet, but it will keep them entertained. Challenge them to take a picture of each girl in a dress, or every man they see wearing a tie.

I could almost consider myself a pro on this one. For the last two years I have been in this situation. My daughter was the flower girl when she was 2 1/2 for my best friend's and 3 for my sister's wedding and I was the maid of honor for both weddings. My husband was deployed for both of them so I was there alone. My son who is 2 was also in my sister's wedding. Siearra did great in both weddings. She walked by her self in the first wedding but my sister wanted her and Jake escorted in hers. If you are worried about them getting down the isle then try to appoint someone to walk with them (or right behind them) I think they will do fine though. If your neice throws the petals on her head then that will just make it that much more precious and memorable! Take a deep breath it will be ok!

I had a 3 yr old and a 6 yr old for my flower girls. They had no problem what so ever making it down there. Both of them thought they were princesses and it was there day. As far as flowers being bulked up thats going to happen, or not happen at all. If you want your isle to look pretty I suggest you scatter petals before as part of your decorations. I suggested that the girls and our ring boy were allowed to sit down durring the wedding. Or told to stand up there but if they got restless then there would be a spot avalible. Try crayons and books and realize they are kids and probley will make some noise. Just relax and remember its about the marriage not the hour long wedding. Congrats and God bless.

Congrats on your wedding!!! Whatever those kids do, it will be incredibly cute!!! It will add character and laughter at the most extreme. I would allow the kids to walk together while throwing the petals. Bringing a stuffed animal in a wedding dress is a great idea. After the walk down the aisle, I would allow an adult to walk up from the audience and take the kids back with her/him. If you want a photo op, then allow a few minutes for the photographer to snap a shot before the adult comes to get the kids. With the kids in the audience, it will better allow for the seriousness of the event to take place with little interruptions.

J.,

At our reception, I had a table for the kids with coloring books and colors. It in very cheap and they get to take the books home with them. I also made little party bags for the kids with bubbles and little toys so that they would feel included. It worked great. We put the kid table off to the side and they could go over there at anytime.

When my oldest was 16 mo she was the flower girl at a good friend's wedding. The way we got her down the aisle was one of the groomsmen (someone she loved) walked with her. She thought she was so cool with everyone watching her and wearing the pretty dress and all. At the altar he held her and she was pretty enthralled with what was going on, so she stayed pretty quiet. Not sure wat to telly ou about a 2 and 4 yo... for entertainment.

During the reception, everyone kept an eye on Autumn and we just let her wander where she would. When the bride and groom had their first dance Autumn went up to them partway through, instead of being annoyed they took it in stride and had her dance with them. It turned out incredibly cute!!!

For anyone wondering where I was, they had me doing Barkeep work...

Just keep in mind that you wanted these girls there and take any interruptions they cause to your special day in stride, who knows, it may end up being one of those really great memorable moments... ;-)

Good Luck and congratulations!!!

to get them to walk, have your sister keep some candy, or something interesting for them to walk to. If they like bubble gum, that is something they can chew on without making it a scene.
When I got married, my flower girls were 6 and 2. they walked great. but during the ceremony, the 2 year old never got wild, but she walked around a bit. we were standing on a raised platform (I really dont know what to call it) and they were down below. She just walked from one side to the other. It didnt bother me one bit. First of all, i didnt even know until i watched the video, but it was so cute. Something i will remember and treasure forever.
Even if htey just both stand with their mother/father, even if that means one of the girls is on the man's side, no biggie. Just dont worry about it.
Maybe you can arrange for someone to (discreetly) take them out if they really start acting up.
This is your wedding day, and on top of all the worries, this is one you should worry about the least.
Good luck and I am sure they will do a great job!!!

My sisters flower girls were adorable. They dropped a few petals at first and then discovered the still had a basketful, so dumped the rest at the end of the aisle. Then swooped in to pick them up. They sat with their moms or dads during the ceremony and did just fine.

Dear J.
My son was a page boy at the age of 2 years old and he carried a cushion with the wedding rings attached to it all the way down the aisle and there was absolutely no problem whatsoever.
The little flower girls may surprise you!
Just in case, however, I think it would be wise to use some "bribery". Find out what they like most of all and tell them that when they have finished walking up the aisle, they will be given ................. - hopefully it will be something they can play with and keep them occupied for the rest of the day.
You are kind to consider their feelings!
All the best and congrats - Jewel

What I would suggest is if you have an older girl, or another adult that is familiar to the girls that could walk with them as their "escort" that would really help. 2 is really a bit young, and at age 2 and 4 you may end up with crying and screaming little girls that refuse to walk down the aisle in front of all those strangers.

If you can't appoint an escort, then I would suggest to have your maid of honor escort them down the aisle, or have her walk directly behind them. It really is not necessary for them to throw the petals. That is really a thing of the past, and more symbolic. So I would suggest to not have them actually throw the petals. (Also a lot of churches do not allow that any more.)

Themost important thing is to get them down the aisle, it doesn't really matter how they get there. They may be a bit fidgety during the ceremony, but maybe Grandma can tryt to keep them entertained??

You shouldn't have to worry about the reception though, with all the people and the music I am sure they will have plenty to keep them busy!

Good luck!

(FYI I'm an experienced wedding vocalist and currently am taking a wedding planning course.)

In the infamous Trista and Ryan's wedding they had someone come down in a wagon. Might the four year old be able to pull the two year old down?

I thought it was really cute.

Congrats on your marriage!!

When I got married, I had 3 flower girls of various ages...I had someone on "stand-by" to get the youngest one if she decided that she wasn't going to make it on stage. She ended up just sitting down on the steps, which looking back at the pictures, was pretty funny. I was apparently oblivious to the whole thing. The important thing to remember is just to have fun and not worry about the kids...you'll still get married whether they make it down the aisle or through the whole ceremony!

well i think the stuffed animal is a great idea ,so maybe you should get the 2 tr old 1 also ,,the bridesmaids and help do a little coaching as they come down the aisle,you might try putting them in there lil dress's and talking them to where the wedding is to be held and do some practiceing ,in the fancy lil dresss they might act a lot better,,as for the reception,,have a couple of coloring books and colors handy and if your going to use bubbles in stead of bird seed give them bubbles the bottles are small so they want make a big mess if you have a teenager there maybe they will help out they could read and play with them coloring
GOD Bless you AND yours L.

J. - when we got married 12 years ago, we knew there would be several (8 - 10) small children attending the reception. We had our reception in a hotel so we arranged a small room that opened up into the ballroom to serve small cheese and small peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cut fruit, cookies and apple juice to our wee guests. We also provided several coloring books, blank paper and some toys and cars to entertain them. They had a special area that was theirs and it worked great for everyone.

Congratulation on your upcoming nuptials - good luck!

Hi J.,

I am not sure if you are getting married in achurch or where. I had my son and nepfew in a wagon. I made a beautiful cover for it and realy pretty and we had someone pull them down. It worked out perfectly. Then we had a seperate kids table and had fun things to do for them. I am actaully a wedding consulant. So I have tons of advice. Let me know! I also have picture that you can see the wagon!! If not good luck!!

I understand your concerns, I am a newly wed and had the pleasure of having my nephew (3 years old) and my husbands great niece (3 years old) as our flower girl and ring bearer this past March. At the ceremony rehearsal the flower girl did great but the ring bearer was distracted but the next day at the wedding it was just the opposite; the flower girl was shy and had to be coaxed by her mom and the ring bearer was such a big boy and did perfectly. So I would just advise you to constantly talk to them about their role and practice so they will be aware at all times and feel apart of the big day. To keep them entertained during the reception I made them gift bags instead of a wedding favor with all kinds of toys (colors, coloring books, yoyo's, camera's, paper, pen's, stickers, candy etc) and they loved it I didn't have any trouble with them disrupting the reception.

Congratulations!!! We just got married in april and my lil girl was our flower girl and so cute! she was 20 months old then. We told her to just run get daddy and her aunt who was a bridesmaid. she took right off. we also at the rehearsal tried tellin her to go show them her basket of flowers and it worked... good luck whatever happens it will be so cute!

During the ceremony she chopped on the hard peperment candies w/ my bapaw and mom and the reception she danced and partied until my parents took her to the hotel about 11pm

When my little sister was about 5 she was so conscientious, she put one rose petal beside each pew. lol Could you try using silk petals or (same color as rose petals)tissue paper cut out to roughly resemble petals for them to have a Practice so they could see what it is that you are trying to achieve? Not that it would be perfect, but they could see to drop a small handful at a time. Then when they get to the altar, they can look back to see that the petals were scattered the length of the aisle rather than dumped in one spot.

We just attended a wedding where the ring bearer wanted to walk faster than the flower girl who wanted to stroll, so he pulled to hurry her and she pulled away to stroll. It was so funny. Then when they started the Wedding March, the little girl stepped off the altar to the aisle and started dancing her tail off. She then calmly resumed her position beside the matron of honor.

As for being quiet during the ceremony, tell the children the family and friends in the church will be watching how nice, still and quiet you are and smiling at what a good job you are doing, so happy and pleased at how lovely everyone looks. You will be married in the end, no matter if somebody does something unexpected.

The puppy dress is a sweet touch. Remind her that the puppy will be quiet, no barking. LOL

I wouldn't aim for quiet and well mannered at the reception. Maybe coloring books or storybook. They will have plenty of things to watch if someone is guiding them (a teen?)to see the cutting of the cake, the tossing of the bouquet, etc. Let them bring a sleeping bag to lie down underneath a corner table if you expect they'll get too tired. Or leave early with a friend if they are getting overtired or restless if your celebration will be long.

Already sounds beautiful! Congratulations! C.

I would not have children this young in a wedding ceremony. It can be scary for them, and can really distract from the beauty of the moment. Perhaps they could help hand out programs in the vestibule, and little giveaways at the reception, and be included in the pictures, but I would spare them the fear of the whole thing . . and include them in some other way. It is an adult day . . . and for a two-year old, this can be very traumatic.

If you do choose to have them in the wedding, I have seen children carry a long garland, and walk one behind the other down the aisle. In this case, three little girls carried it down the aisle - - one on each end and one in the middle - - and they all concentrated so much on carrying their part that they didn't act up at all. They sat on the front pew for the ceremony, and a lady seated there gave them Cheerios to keep them happy for the service. You could tell them that the snack is waiting, as an incentive.

When I married my husband we already had a 5 yo girl and what we did for the reception was set a table up just for the small children. We put colors and books and other fun little activities on that table for them to keep themselves entertained. It worked great and we were sure to put safe activities out so they didn't have to be constantly supervised and so their parents could relax a little. As for tips on getting them down the aisle-well all I can suggest is to practice with them and make the place of the ceremony as familiar as possible. Good Luck!!

J.,
My twins did this at age three last Fall. We reserved room in the first row with Grandma and Grandpa then told them to walk to their grandparents. One of my girls continued to pick up the petals and drop them again and again in the isle but no one thought it detracted from the ceremony and it came out really cute in the pictures/video..she did it exactly like her aunt told her to, even the picking them up part. Because the Bride and Groomwere farther up the isle it did not block anyones' view of them. One of the twins also came to stand at my side in the attendants line up. Because of their age most people don't mind letting them wander a little as long as they are not blocking the photographers shots of the couple,or making noise. My sister-in-law also had some flower petals sprinkled ahead of time incase they didn't throw any. You might also consider hiring a teenager to be in the row behind the grandparents so that they can keep their full attention of the ceremonyand the teen is available just for them incase they need to be taken from the service area. My niece was 3 and my nephew was 4 at our wedding. We took a bunch of their toys to the bridal suite and let them go in and out of there with a relative(or sitter) until the reception was over. Most of the guests thought that our girls added a cute touch to the whole thing. Even if you do have a girl who kicks and screams or refuses to go down the isle, most guests understand that children are totally unpredictable and most moms find a way to get the job done. Even if it means leading one down the isle on her opposite arm and dropping her off at her designated seat the parent usually finds a way to get the job done...I do suggest letting the flower girls be the first ones down the isle just so that all of their cute,unpredictable suprises can be dealt with before you start the walk and so that the parents don't have to walk back up the isle to get the kids if need be.

First, do not put too much faith in these kids walking down the isle. If you keep in mind that it might not happen on your big day, you won't be disappointed if they don't make it and you will be touched and happy if it does. Second, I was my sister's matron of honor at her wedding and we were not sure if my niece would make it all the way down the isle by her self, so she walked with me. I held her hand and that made her more comfortable and I was able to keep her moving along as she dropped petals (sometimes she wanted to pick them back up and that would have made for a long walk). Since one of the children belongs to your matron of honor, you could have her walk both kids down the isle and whomever goes before her can carry her flowers until she gets to the front.
As far as keeping the kids busy, when I got married I made boxes for the kids coming to our wedding. I bought cheap tackle boxes and decorated them with the child's name and stickers. Then I put quiet activities in it, like coloring books and stickers for during the wedding. I also added things for the reception like games and play doh. I gave them their boxes at the rehersal dinner and they loved them. Good luck and congrats.

I've been to quite a few weddings where someone took the flower girl and ring bearer outside after their part. My bff got married last summer and the flower girl was 2.5 yrs and her brother was ring bearer (7 yrs) and they walked together.

One idea for getting them down the aisle would be to let them bring a stuffed animal with them if they want. Marshall's usually sells nice matching girls and dolls dresses in the girls' clothing section. (my daughter squeezes her stuffed animals in so I know they can fit.)

To keep them entertained during the ceremony you can have a coloring book crayons, and a sticker book for them at their seats.

Congratulations.