The flower girl is always one of the most precious parts of a wedding. When she totters down the aisle, every guest at the ceremony will smile. Make her look her most adorable by choosing very pretty flower girl attire.
Most flower girls are between the ages of three and eight, which is the perfect age for a big party dress with a twirly skirt. Many a little girl has been seen before the wedding spinning from side to side to watch her skirt flow and twirl. For a wedding of almost any level of formality, a traditional party dress with a crinoline is a wonderful choice.
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Typically, the flower girl's dress will either be in the same shade of white or ivory as the bride's gown, or it will be in the color that the bridesmaids are wearing. If you like the idea of the white dress, you can always add a sash in the same color of the bridesmaids' dresses to tie your bridal party together. The all-white flower girl dresses are usually the most formal, and they may have some details that are similar to the embellishments found on the bridal gown, such as lace, embroidery, or light beadwork.
The ideal length for the flower girl's dress is below the knee or tea length. Please do not put your flower girl in one of those floor length dresses that makes her look like a miniature bride - it is creepy, not cute! Also not cute is any dress for a little girl that is too tight or even remotely sexy. Especially when dressing a child to be in a wedding, always err on the side of being more conservative and traditional.
For an informal spring or summer wedding, your flower girl could wear a cotton dress with a dainty floral print in your wedding colors. A sleeveless pinafore dress that buttons down the back could be worn alone for a hot summer afternoon, or with a short sleeved white blouse (with a Peter Pan collar) for a wedding closer to Easter. For a winter wedding, velvet would make a beautiful choice. If your venue is not going to be too cold, a short sleeved dress will be easier for your little one to move in (long sleeves in velvet can be very stiff). You can always have a fancy little cardigan for her to wear during the reception.
Speaking of accessories, your adorable flower girl outfit is not complete until you have put together the finishing touches. For shoes, she should wear either patent leather Mary Janes or white ballet slippers. White tights are best for cold weather, or white ankle socks for a warm day. If a young lady is old enough to wear pantyhose, she is too old to be a flower girl; promote her to junior bridesmaid.
It is customary for the bride to give a special gift to her flower girl, just as she does for the rest of her bridal party. The most popular gift is flower girl jewelry. Most little girls do not own much in the way of real jewelry, so a dainty pearl pendant or a special silver bracelet will be incredible meaningful to your flower girl.
Then all that remains is to put a wreath of flowers or a fancy barrette in her hair. Hand your flower girl her basket or mini bouquet, and she will be all set to march down the aisle. Just watch the hearts melt as she does!
Adorable Attire For Flower Girls
Laura is interested in wedding planning and wedding trends including jewelry,receptions and gifts. Flower girl jewelry is a very special gift from the bride to the youngest member of her bridal party.