What to get an older flower girl?

My flower girl is going to be almost 11 by the time my wedding comes around. I want to get her something for the wedding but verything I've seen online seems to be for girls around 4-7. I was thinking about going to Claires and getting a pearl jewelry set. Is that nice for an 11 year old? It's been a long time sense I was that age!

What to get an older flower girl?
Maybe get her a manicure/pedicure gift card.
Reply:Pearls would be nice, as would stud earrings in her birthstone. When I was 11, I'm not sure I would have liked pearls, but I definitely would have liked jewelry with my birthstone.
Reply:I'd go a little better than Claires and see about an engraved gold locket and chain from a jewelry store.





But if you're really on a budget - then the set from Claires is fine.





Or pretty hair barrettes etc. would be nice too.





And some "grown-up" perfume - nothing stuffy but something pretty and floral - but definitely from the "grown-up" counter.
Reply:Well 10 yrs. has passed since I was that age but, I do remember that when I was that age, I loved Claires, so I think anything you get from there would be perfect for her.
Reply:get her a locket saying thank you for being part of our special day and have her name engraved on it ( it will be something for her birthday as well as a gift from your wedding something she can cherish forever
Reply:I wouldn't get her pearls. Most 11 year olds don't like pearls. Plus, fake pearls peel and discolor easily. I think a jewelry set would be nice though and maybe a jewelry box. Good luck.
Reply:First of all, stop referring to her as an 'older' flower girl. She just IS the flower girl. It's lovely to have someone that age! Flower girls always used to be from ages 8 to 12!


The pearl set is nice. Another option would be a locket.
Reply:I don't know how into jewelry they are at 11, maybe a gift certificate to the mall so she can get something she wants.
Reply:When I was eleven I was ALL ABOUT stuff at Claries. That's always a good choice. Otherwise, just think of something she really enjoys and go with that, just like with any other present.





I wasn't a flower girl, but when my sister got married she gave all of her bridesmaids but me a hot pink purse. She knew good and well that I'd never carry a hot pink purse, so she got me a nice leatherbound copy of Wuthering Heights... Totally me. : D
Reply:I'd ask her mother or father for idea's as well, but the pearls sound nice!
Reply:yes i think she would really like any kind of jewelry
Reply:yes pearls is fine
Reply:Its your wedding and if you want to have a 95 year old flower girl its your business. I think that this 11 year old will do a great job.





Make sure to take alot of pretty pictures :)
Reply:any kind of jewellary and shell be happy xD
Reply:Sounds like a good idea to me.
Reply:yes
Reply:That sounds like a good gift to me.
Reply:I was thinking pearls before I even read your idea. A nice pair of pearl earrings would be nice. I loved mine when I was younger.
Reply:i wouldn't get her any cheap jewelry from clairres. many jewelry stores have real pearls for younger girls. you want it to be something that she can have forever, not something that she will think is cheap in a few years.
Reply:I think that would be very nice....Then she will have jewelry to wear on the big day.
Reply:My best friend was married last weekend and her "junior Bridesmaid" (older flower girl basically) got simple jewlery from Claire's. She was very happy with it!


It is a perfect idea!
Reply:I think that would be nice
Reply:That sounds very appropriate to me. Go for it.
Reply:I think a jewelry set would be wonderful! Matching necklace/bracelet or earrings if she has pierced ears ( I never did like clip-ons as a younger kid).
Reply:What kind of girl is she? I would have hated that. I was a complete tomboy though.





I would have much rather had something sports related. A new soccer ball or a gift card to a sports store for some new cleats would have been great.





My flower girl was also older. She was 10 at my wedding but very girlie. I got her the same thing I got the bridesmaids--jewelry. She has quite a collection of nice expensive jewelry now and she's only 12 now.





Some 11 year olds are all about video games and a new Wii game would be the perfect gift. Even though its not a standard "wedding thank you gift"--it should be personal. It should be a thank you gift to her for being in the wedding, so definitely pick something that she would personally think showed your gratitude. If you don't know, ask her parents what she is into.
Reply:Yes, or you can go to a jewlery store and get a locket. They love that kind of stuff. What about a purse. My 7, 9, and 13 year old love purses.


Good luck
Reply:If you have time to do this, I suggest going to Claires with her with a price limit and have her pick something out. It would be a fun bonding experience and she would get something she likes.





BTW, I agree with Mrs. S's comments about the pearls.