Flower Girl or No Flower Girl, Alternatives?

I had this discussion with a WP a few weeks ago. She said it's fine to have a RB without a FG (and vice versa)

ETA: And yes, 11 is too old to be a FG.

Truthfully, I'd rather have a ring bearer walking down the aisle alone (which looks absolutely fine, by the way) than the more traditional team of RB/FG if the FG is going to have you on pins and needles during her walk down the aisle. There's nothing like an ugly tantrum to spoil a beautiful, dignified processional.

I think anyone can be a flower girl. There's no such thing as "too old." I think the 11-year-old would work. Have you ever seen the grandma flower girl photos? (Below)

Not necessary!

It's not necessary to have a flower girl. We're only having out 3 year old nephew as a ring bearer with no flower girl.

Its not necessary. We won't be having a flower girl or ring bearer.

@Emma I love that!

Nope, I'm not having a FG or RB.

Couldn't she just hold a sign or a pinwheel or something? She doesn't have to throw flowers, and aren't toddlers flying off the handle cute in weddings? I mean they are kids, people expect them to act like kids. Eleven is better suited for being a seating person or the person who mans the guest book not a flower girl.

No flower girl or ring bearer

11 is definitely too old to be a flower girl. Even 8 is pushing it.

It's totally fine to have a ring bearer without a flower girl.

One idea that's growing in popularity is having your grandmas be the flower girls! They get to go down the aisle ahead of the bride instead of being seated by husbands or other family members. I think doing that is impossibly fun

I think 11 is fine! (I love the grandma pictures above).

We didn't have a flower girl - only a ring bearer. It was all good.

The ring bearer in my first wedding was 5 years old... My nephew. He is 32 years old now and is going to hold FHs ring for me. My dog is supposed to be the flower girl but I think she will just be there for a few pics then will go home.

Remember....This is your wedding. You can do whatever you want to do and your not obligated to explain yourself to anyone. There is not a age requirement for a flower girl nor are you obligated to have one. At the end of the day you should do what you want to do and not what people think you should do.!! Best of luck!