Choosing Your Flower Girl's Dress
If you have decided on a flower girl for your wedding, it is
time to choose her dress, which can actually be a fun time for
her and you. After all, next to the bride, the flower girl will
be getting a lot of the 'ooh's' and 'ahh's'.
When choosing a flower girl's dress, begin by checking out
boutiques that specialize in children's wedding wear. A regular
wedding shop may be able to help, however usually these shops
will only adjust adult measurements to fit a small child, which
could cause the dress to look disproportionate to the child's
body frame.
Although the bride may already have a design in mind for
choosing the flower girl's dress, remember that the parents will
be paying for it, unless otherwise arranged. Let the flower
girl's mom and the flower girl, herself give opinions to the
dress you are looking at and be sure it is in a price range they
can afford.
Remember to keep in mind that little girls grow fast, when
choosing your flower girl's dress. If you are ordering the dress
six months in advance, you may want to add a few inches to the
dress, which can then be altered the week before the wedding.
Just like with any dress, it will be easier to take it in than
adding material to a dress that is too small.
Little girls like to feel like princesses in their dresses. So
consider a smaller make to your wedding gown when choosing a
flower girl's dress. Traditional flower girl dresses are usually
white with full, ruffle skirts underneath to give them the
'bridal' look. Flower accented dresses are also popular among
flower girls. Use hoop slips to give them that princess look.
Keep in mind the material you are selecting. A soft, silky feel
will leave your flower girl less fidgety versus and rougher
material that will make them itch and feeling uncomfortable.
When choosing your flower girl's dress, do not forget to find
matching accents for her hair. Decide if you want her hair up or
down. With either, adding baby's breath and ribbons will give
her a beautiful look of enchantment. Also let her parent's know
what type of shoe you would like her to wear with her dress. If
you choose a shorter dress, close toe or an open sandal,
depending on the time of year, would be appropriate. If the
dress is long and flowing, covering her feet, think about
letting her wear white slippers. This will ensure her comfort
and make the event more enjoyable for everyone.
Flower girls add a cute touch to any wedding. Let her carry a
beautiful bouquet or throw flower pedals down the aisle as she
walks, which is usually the tradition of her role. If the child
you choose is too small to walk, decorate a red wagon in a lot
of white lace and flowers and let an older child, or bridesmaid
pull the wagon down the aisle.