I think this is, again, a choice of personal taste. First of all, what are pomanders? Pomanders are a circle of flowers glued to a styrofoam ball and held by ribbon on the flower girls' wrist like a little pocketbook. It is similar in style to the previous picture on the last post that is tied to the chair as a reference. I will post more pics as I get them uploaded. Pomanders need to be made out of hearty flowers that do not need a water source to hold up in different types of environments. Usually daisies are best and come in a variety of colors and sizes or can be sprayed to match just about any color scheme. They lay flat and their petals aren't extremely fragile. They also represent the classic he loves me, he loves me not scenario in the days of old. This is just a nice sentimental touch. The advantage of a pomander is that there are no petals to have to keep up with or clean up after the ceremony. This is a nice option for a very young flower girl who may have trouble following directions on throwing petals or just another option for style. However, there is no keepsake basket for them to keep afterward.
Flower petals give the classic look of lining the aisle or walkway with petals just before the bride makes her entrance. This is definitely part of a traditional ceremony but not necessarily one that cannot be changed. The basket can be used as part of the gift for a flower girl and of course any type of flower can be used to create petals, even delicate ones. But, do they really get the desired attention on the aisle or is it more about the actual little girl who's carrying them as it is with the pomanders. Cost wise, petals are usually free when having a florist do all of your flowers as they are made from the waste, and the pomanders would be a charge as their is somewhat of a time factor in creating them. I think it depends on the age of the flower girl and what you actually want your aisle or runner to look like before you walk down.
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