The Three Flower Girls

The girls did protest a few months ago when they found out that they would be flower girls at their aunt's wedding. The middle one said she preferred to be a butterfly, and the youngest wanted a ladybug dress. But when the actual day came, they were perfect flower girls. 

First, they had their hair curled and pinned with little flowers. 

Next, our neighbour painted their nails. 

 Then, just before departing for the ceremony, they donned their beautiful white and lilac dresses. They had such an exciting day, that two of the three fell asleep on the way to the hall.

Once at the hall, they practiced walking down the aisle. The little one knocked down a glass vase, which shattered. Luckily this was quickly cleaned up before the guests arrived.  They posed for a few photos.  

With the groom and two other flower girls

Then, on cue, they walked down the aisle. They held beautiful baskets filled with lilac-coloured flowers.

The little one held my hand, and the other two walked in just before their aunt, holding a sign that read  "Here comes my auntie". Then came the most beautiful bride ever...