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Kara
Just Said Yes May 2022

How do i scatter petals with no flower girl?

Kara, on August 20, 2021 at 9:52 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 22
I don't want kids at the ceremony. We saw those "flower guy" videos and asked an adult female friend to be Flower Girl. She declined.
Without her, we're leaning more towards no flower girl at all (it's already a large wedding party so it's really not necessary). BUT I really want there to be flower petals scattered in the aisle when I walk it (yes, even though they're dirty, can stain, slippery, etc). How do we get petals scattered before I walk without a designated person to scatter them for me?
Best idea I have so far is I could have bridesmaids carry baskets and scatter petals while they walk, but right now I'd rather have them carry bouquets so I'm taking ideas as I consider. Thanks for the help!

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Latest activity by devotedlydavis, on August 24, 2021 at 9:42 PM
  • SLY
    Master January 2022
    SLY ·
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    You could still have your bridesmaids scatter them, but instead of a basket, just have a small pouch that they carry with their bouquet. They can reach into the pouch and take petals out while they walk.

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  • Rabreena
    Expert October 2021
    Rabreena ·
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    I didn't want to have a ring bearer or flower girl for our wedding, so we decided to ask one of our groomsman to be our "flower guy" and he did agree.
    Are you being escorted down the aisle?


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  • Kara
    Just Said Yes May 2022
    Kara ·
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    I should clarify, we don't have grandparents to play "flower grans" and we don't have pets to play the part.
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  • Kara
    Just Said Yes May 2022
    Kara ·
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    That makes sense, maybe even a small pouch attached to the bouquet so neither of them gets dropped. Have you had experience with this, it's not too much going on at once to walk at the right pace and have 2 things going on in your hands?
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  • Rabreena
    Expert October 2021
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    What about parent(s) who can play the part, if you think they would be up to it?
    Maybe if someone is escorting you down the aisle once you reach a certain point you both stop, whomever might be walking with you, begins to "quickly" start tossing petals down the rest of the aisle because he/she notices there are none, and then returns to you (as you have remained stationary) in which then you both continue walking down the rest of the aisle "like normal".

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  • W
    VIP September 2020
    Willow ·
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    Have the groomsmen do it. I presume they're not holding bouquets
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  • Kara
    Just Said Yes May 2022
    Kara ·
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    Oh, I do love the idea of throwing a little gag in there. Maybe!
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
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    I haven't had experience with it, but you could always just have them practice and see if it would be a problem. If it is, then you could go with the other suggestions above about having a mail friend do it, or even your parents.

    Personally, we're skipping it to save on clean up time and I don't find it necessary, but if you want it then there's def. options!

    You could also have a small basket at the end of every other pew and sit people there that are comfortable with tossing them? That would be a cute way to include your guests in the ceremony!

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  • Kara
    Just Said Yes May 2022
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    That helps. Thanks for brainstorming for me 😊
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
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    No problem! I hope you find the solution that works best for you! Smiley shame

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  • Jessica
    Dedicated August 2021
    Jessica ·
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    Having the groomsmen do it is a hilarious idea! Do you have a MOH? You can always ask for her to do it since she usually goes down the aisle last & right before the bride, then they won't have been stepped all over by previous bridesmaids. Smiley smile

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  • Mattie
    Devoted June 2021
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    Do you want them scattered specifically for you or do you just like the look of the petaled aisle? If it’s the latter, could you just scatter the petals as part of the decor/setup? Our flower girl had only just turned 1 and couldn’t do much other than sit in her wagon and look cute, so we had our florist petal the aisle for us — it was beautiful!
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  • Jasmine S.
    VIP May 2022
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    You can have them on the ground before the ceremony even starts. Your florist would do this beforehand so you don't need a designated person.
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  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    You can have a single parent, a grand parent, an uneven member of the bridal party, or someone your wanted to ask to be in the bridal party but didn’t.
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    VIP January 2019
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    I think this idea makes the most sense, as long as what you really want is the end result of flowers in your aisle.

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    Devoted February 2023
    Elycia ·
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    Could you have them laid put ahead of the ceremony? Yes, everyone walks on them then but you still get the photos and feel for you. Otherwise I would have your bridesmaids do it.

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  • Michelle
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    Michelle Online ·
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    Many florists will make an aisle of petals before guests arrive and then they enter from the outside instead of the middle to be seated. I would ask them before I ask a bridesmaid to toss petals.

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  • R
    Dedicated October 2021
    Ruby ·
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    During set up, ask your event coordinator or a friend to scatter flower petals before guests arrive
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  • Ingrid
    Dedicated September 2022
    Ingrid ·
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    Do you have a wedding coordinator, someone at the church/event site who is coordinating who can do it? or Ushers or like others have mentioned having them down prior to opening the doors?

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  • Samantha
    Super May 2022
    Samantha ·
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    Yes I have been to many weddings where they were just already there before the ceremony, and takes the awkwardness out of making any adults do it

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