These flower girl basket ideas are some of the most adorable and unique things that a flower girl can carry while walking down the aisle.
The youngest members of your wedding entourage are the ring bearers and flower girls. Looking at these young children being involved in something this special definitely makes you feel a sense of happiness. Flower girls are in charge of bringing flowers or flower petals inside a basket and scattering them across the pathway before the bride walks down.
Let’s go over some examples that will help you make the best decision in choosing a great flower girl basket. We’ll break this into two sections, the more traditional path and the unique.
Traditional Flower Girl Basket Ideas
If you choose the traditional route there are different kinds of baskets or basket-like containers that can fit different wedding themes. These kinds of containers can be decorated with cloth or accessories that suit your wedding theme.
Wicker Basket
Probably the most classic basket for a flower girl to put her petals in. If you’re into the traditional kind of wedding, then a wicker basket is a great option for your flower girls. $33.00, www.etsy.com
Crochet Basket
These give off a very beautiful and natural look. You can add different flowers and bows to make them your own. $25.00, www.etsy.com
Birch Basket
A perfect basket if your wedding is outdoors in a forest or garden. A birch basket really looks like it just came from nature. $39.00, www.etsy.com
Silver Pail With Chalkboard Area
This pail is great for rustic themed weddings. Just use some chalk to write a cute message on the front and these will make for a great flower girl basket. Decorate them if you want them to look more dainty. $8.98, www.amazon.com
Burlap Flower Girl Basket
Here are some beautiful baskets for your rustic themed wedding. The pearl handle adds a touch of elegance. 2 piece set $19.99, www.amazon.com
Wire Basket
Made from chicken wire, this basket is lightweight and easy for children to carry around. It is also a combo deal with a matching ring bearer pillow. $58.58, www.etsy.com
Jewel Embroidered Basket
If you’re going for a look of sheer beauty then this jewel embroidered basket would be a great option. $53.99, www.myweddingfavors.com
Vine Basket
A very natural look for a basket. It reminds you of a bird’s nest. These are just made up of old vines formed into a basket. You can even just leave them on a tree after the wedding for the birds to use them. $52.49, www.etsy.com
Unique Flower Girl Basket Ideas
Pearl Handled Flower Basket
Here is a very affordable yet beautiful flower girl basket with pearl handles. $7.49, www.amazon.com
Burlap Bag
Another bag with a rustic look to it. These bags are lightweight and can be reused after the wedding. Maybe if you’re near a farm, use it as a bag for fruits and vegetables or other produce. $19.90, www.etsy.com
Moss Covered Flower Girl Basket
If you’re going for a really unique look at your outdoor ceremony then these moss covered baskets are going to be the perfect find. $29.00, www.myweddingfavors.com
Origami Basket
If you’re into origami this is a very unique and creative flower girl basket idea. If you’re on a budget and looking to DIY this you can use old newspapers or magazines to save money. Otherwise, we found this one for $22.00, www.etsy.com
Personalized Beach Pails
These are great to use especially if your wedding is at the beach. Let the kids bring their pails and put the petals inside. Even better, instead of flowers, you can use seashells to make it more into the theme of the wedding. $6.00, www.etsy.com
Custom Painted Pail
Here is a very simple yet beautiful container for flower petals. The great thing about this one is it can be ordered customized to your liking. $24.99, www.amazon.com
Other Ideas For Flower Girls To Bring
Here Comes The Bride Sign
Or your flower girls bring a sign instead of throwing flowers. This gets the groom hyped and excited to see his bride. $21.49, www.amazon.com
Glass Jar With Fairy Lights
This works great when you’re holding a wedding at sunset or when it’s almost dark. The fairy lights bring out a very dreamy feel to your wedding as you walk down the aisle. $14.00, www.etsy.com
Giant Flowers
What could be better than letting the kids bring a giant flower to your wedding? This is just great for those who want something out of the ordinary. You can even DIY this but make it earlier since this takes up a lot of time making. $70.00, www.etsy.com
Bubble Blower
A fun way to welcome the bride down the aisle. Give each flower girl these bubble blower guns and let them shoot bubbles in every direction. This is more convenient than letting them blow the bubbles. $14.99, www.amazon.com
Pomanders
This is a classy way of showing flowers. If you’re not into throwing petals, then make these flower pomanders and just let the flower girls carry them as they walk down the aisle. $7.00, www.etsy.com
Balloons
Giant balloons have been a trend for weddings. It would be fun to see flower girls carry big balloons with something written on them. You may want to consider tieing them lightly around their wrists if you’re having an outdoor ceremony though. $12.99, www.amazon.com
Mini Lanterns
Also, a great thing to carry if your wedding is held at dusk. Throw in some candles or battery operated candles for safety. It will light up the aisle as the flower girls walk down. $6.49, www.kateaspen.com
Flower Wands
A very magical and fairy tale kind of way to let the kids carry the flowers. Most little girls would love holding something like a flower wand. You can use flowers and ribbons or anything glittery for the wand. $24.95, www.etsy.com
Mini Bouquet
A mini version of the bride’s bouquet can be made for the bridesmaid and also for the flower girls. It can be the same flowers from the bride’s wedding bouquet or other kinds. $28.00, www.etsy.com
Confetti Pop
These are fun to use especially if there are a lot of people holding them. Not only flower girls but also the entourage and guests. Give them each and let the popping begin. You can use paper or flower petals for the confetti. $13.99 www.amazon.com
Conclusion
These different kinds of flower girl basket ideas should surely inspire you and hopefully, you use some of them or think of your own personal and unique way of what flower girls will carry in your wedding. No matter what they bring when they walk down the aisle, everyone will surely adore them.
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