Your wedding day is approaching and the dresses – even the flower girl dress or dresses – have been chosen, fitted and are patiently hanging in closets waiting to be worn on your big day. Have you remembered the gifts for your attendants, even the littlest ones?

Most little girls love to accessorize their clothing, so why not choose something that matches her flower girl dress? Necklaces, bracelets and earrings (if her ears are pierced – be sure to check if you don’t know!) to match the dress are great accessories that she can continue to wear with other outfits long after the big day.

If your flower girl is one who loves to play dress up, accessories such as gloves may be a fun and different gift that she will cherish each time she digs into her dress up trunk when she’s feeling playful. Along that line, if your wedding will be during one of the cooler months, a shrug, sweater or wrap to match her dress will provide your flower girl with a little warmth as well as something to play dress up in.

Are your little attendants going to stand with the wedding party during the entire service, or will they be joining their parents to sit after walking up the aisle? This may also help determine what an appropriate gift will be. If they will be sitting and are on the younger side, perhaps a pretty activity bag that matches their flower girl dresses would be fun for them and would help prevent restlessness.

If your flower girl will be carrying a basket of petals, try placing a surprise under the petals that she can play with as she sits with her parents, and won’t see until she’s already emptied the basket of petals.

Something that won’t get her flower girl dress dirty would be best, such as the clear markers that will only color on special paper and perhaps a small, quiet snack such as a miniature box of raisins. You’ll want to avoid anything in noisy plastic wrappers. If your attendant is too young to read, a small picture book tucked into the bag might also provide a few minutes of quiet entertainment.

An activity bag can also be made for a ring bearer if he will be sitting with his parents. Although there aren’t too many accessories made to match tuxedos for boys and boys’ suits, a little backpack or satchel with activities could be given to his parents and waiting for him when he sits down.

While a little noise might be made as they move paper, it’s much less distracting for the guests – and you – than a squirming child who might start talking or crying because he or she is trying to sit patiently but have a short attention span due to their age.

If you aren’t sure what your flower girl, or ring bearer, might like, don’t hesitate to ask parents for ideas. You want your youngest attendants to feel as special as they truly are on your big day.