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Flower Girl Basket Alternatives You’ll Adore

Updated April 30, 2022 by Mid-South Bride

Changing up wedding traditions makes weddings memorable. Changing up a tradition like the flower girl petal toss can be a great place to start. Flower girl basket alternatives are a fun way to make the experience unique and fun.

Flower Girl Basket Alternative - Flower Girl Star Wand (with embroidered stars & beads)

Just like cute ring bearer signs these fun flower girl basket alternatives will wow your guests and make your wedding ceremony much more special.

They will add a memorable element to your procession that you’ll adore.

Alternatives Flower Girl Petal Toss Ideas

There are many different options for flower girls beyond the basic petal flower toss. From wands to balls to signs, there are options for all your flower girl alternative desires!

Flower Girl Wands & Pinwheels

Little flower girls love to carry fun wands and pinwheels down the aisle. It adds a bit of whimsy and lets them feel like a fairy.

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry a star wand!

flower girl star wand as alternative flower girl basket
Flower Girl Star Wand by Jennifer Raichman on Etsy

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry a sweet personalized rustic heart wand!

Flower Girl Basket Alternative - Heart Wand With Personalized Heart And Sheer Organza Ribbon
Heart Wand With Personalized Heart by Michele’s Cottage

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry a fun and whimsical pinwheel!

Pink Lace Pinwheel for flower girls
Pink Lace Pinwheel
by Rule42

Flower Ribbon Wands

Another great alternative is a flower ribbon wand. Any wand with lots of ribbons that flow will look adorable in the hands of a flower girl.

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry a felt flower ribbon wand in fun colors!

flower girl ribbon wand - flower girl alternative
Flower Girl Wand with Ribbons and Flower
by Babes In The Wood Shop

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry a single flower with ribbons wand!

Girls Flower Wand for wedding flower girls alternatives
Girls Flower Wand by Binding Creations

Flower Girl Lace Ideas

If you want something that’s sweet and simple you can let your flower girl carry a bit of lace down the aisle. You can make it fun like a tambourine or sweet like a heart sign.

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry a lace tambourine for noise and fun!

flower girl Lace Tambourine, Shabby Boho Chic Wedding Decor
Lace Tambourine by DenaDanielleDesigns

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Hold a sweet lace heart down the aisle!

lace heart Flower Girl alternative idea
Lace Heart Flower Girl Alternative by Little Prarie Sparrow

Flower Girl Light Ideas

Let your flower girl light the way for the bride with these fun candle carrying ideas. Flower girls are always a fun and light part of the ceremony and this carries on the idea.

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry a lantern with a fake candle inside!

flower girl white lantern with alternative
Wedding Lantern by Open Vintage Shutters

Alternative Flower Girl: Carry a candle mason jar lantern with fake candle!

gold mason jar light lanter for flower girl
Gold Seashell Lantern for Flower Girl by Just Ann’s

Flower Girl Pomander Balls

Pomander flower balls can be a great alternative when you want flowers but can’t throw petals. You can even create some diy pomander balls with the flower girl.

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Hang onto a colorful ball of paper flowers!

flower girl Aqua and Pink Flower Ball - flower girl alternative
Aqua and Pink Flower Ball by Sunshineshoppe Supply

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry an all white pomander ball!

flower girl alternative White Kissing Ball - Ready To Ship - White Pomander Ball - Flower Girl Pomander
White Kissing Ball by World of Weddings

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Show off a colorful and unique kissing ball!

Purple Kissing Ball flower girls alternative
Purple Kissing Ball by Tree Town Paper

Flower Girl Banners & Signs

Just like ring bearers, flowers can carry cute signs down the aisle. They can announce the bride or bring a bit of levity. Your choice!

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Bring a banner announcement down the aisle!

Time To Tie The Knot Burlap Banner Wedding Sign for flower girls
Time To Tie The Knot Burlap Banner by LittleZebrasBoutique

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry a rustic here comes the bride banner!

rustic Here Comes The Bride Sign Flower Girl banner
Here Comes The Bride Sign Flower Girl by Michele’s Cottage

Alternative Flower Girl Idea: Carry a flag announcing the bride!

flower girl Here Comes The Bride Sign - alternative flower girl idea
Here Comes The Bride Sign
by The Ritzy Rose

Matching Flower Girl Signs by The Ritzy Rose

Matching Flower Girl Signs by The Ritzy Rose

Those are just a few of different options for you if you want something different than just a traditional petal toss.

Choosing A Flower Girl Basket Alternative

Sometimes you just can’t have your flower girl throw anything at your venue. In these situations an alternative flower girl basket idea is necessary.

All of these options are fantastic if you have a venue that doesn’t allow anything to be tossed. Or even if you just want something different instead of traditional.

How can you choose the right alternative? Think about the following:

  • Vibe: Do you want the flower girl moment to be sweet, fun, whimsical, or meaningful?
  • Venue rules: What do the venue allow? What is against their rules?
  • Flower girl abilities: What age are they? What can they carry well?
  • Cost: Do you need to purchase multiple? Can you DIY? What’s the budget?

Asking yourself these questions will help you narrow it down and choose the right alternative option.

These flower girl basket alternatives are certain to be loved by everyone at your wedding!

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