Junior Bridesmaids Jobs

I wouldn't necessarily assign them jobs but would it be possible to invite them come stay with you for a weekend. If it is something they enjoy they can help you with some crafty wedding projects, you could pick out their wedding outfits, have a big ole slumber party, ask them to bring childhood photos of your fh to use in a slide show or put on display. Good luck!

I wouldn’t assign them ‘jobs’ – being in the bridal party is an honour not a job and in all honesty your other bridesmaids should not have to do anything that makes them feel under the pump. As someone who otherwise was a bridesmaid for a relative at 14 – I can assure you that your junior bridesmaids will totally feel included just by having the honour to walk down the aisle.

They don't need jobs, just being a guest is an honour. I would caution you against making too many plans for your wedding party this far before your wedding in 2 years. Things do change, and it's best not to ask too early.

Being a guest is a huge honor in itself. Guests generally don’t find “busy work” to be an honor. Like an adult bridesmaid, a jr bridesmaid only walks down the aisle and stands up with the bride during the ceremony and for pictures. There is nothing else they need to do. Let them enjoy themselves.



Definitely don’t make plans for bridesmaids/groomsmen or ask them to participate before 6-8 months before the wedding. There are many past posts mentioning couples asking way too early and it backfiring.

I like Rosebud's idea of a slumber party! One of our two bridesmaids is 16 (currently), so I've been wondering about how to make her feel equally included, too. My partner and I can't exactly take her on the bachelorette bar crawl, lol.

They don’t necessarily need jobs within that role. Bridesmaids only have to wear the dress, walk down the aisle, and stand next to you at the altar. No other expectations like helping plan or decorate should be put on the bridal party, especially young ones. There have been many posts on here of brides upset by their BMs not being able to do those things. As for being able to attend events, the reality is that one or two of your BMs is going to miss at least one of the pre-wedding events such as showers or the bachelorette due to aspects of their lives that need to come first. I had this happen with me at almost every one of my events.
Having people around you with roles in your wedding can be an exciting thing and feel special. I do suggest making as few expectations as possible though as this will help lower your stress during this time. Good luck on planning and congratulations!

I'm having a jr bridesmaid and I plan of having her walk my grandma down the isle. If something happens to grandma before then, I'm just gonna have her walk with her brother, our ring barer.