What types of materials are flower girl baskets traditionally made out of?

Every wedding features a large collection of details that help create the ambiance and tradition of the special event. A key part of the wedding procession is the "flower girl" who typically carries a basket filled with flower petals that are thrown along the path for the bride to walk. While this traditional practice may have changed over time, the use of flower girl baskets remains a tradition in many ceremonies, each with its own unique design and style.

Traditionally, flower girl baskets are usually made from wicker or wood. Designed to hold flower petals, wicker and wood baskets are designed to keep petals in their place while being passed down the aisle during the ceremony processional. Wicker is a popular choice because it is lightweight and easy to keep clean; if petals are spilled on it can easily be wiped up with a damp cloth. Additionally, wicker is an excellent choice because it can be decorated with ribbons and lace to match the flower girl's dress and overall wedding decor.

Wooden baskets are also popular for weddings and have become especially trendy in recent years. Many couples opt for wooden baskets as designs can often be customized to fit any motif or ceremony theme; for example, wooden boxes inlaid with burlap can give any wedding a rustic feel. On top of that, wooden boxes offer more substantial construction than wicker; this allows them to hold more flowers as well as other items such as confetti or rose petals.

Fabric flower girl baskets also exist but are not as common as those constructed from wicker or wood. Fabric baskets typically come in bright colors like pink or yellow and decorated with ribbons, bows, and embroidery to give them added appeal. They are usually lined with tulle or satin so that flowers will stay securely inside them until they reach their destination up front at the altar. Besides being decorative, fabric baskets are easier to handle than wooden ones since they weigh significantly less so they will not bog down young attendants on their march down the aisle.