Flower Girl Dresses:
Pointers for Dressing the Little Princess in Your Wedding Party
After talking to your eight year old niece about what a flower girl does in a wedding, you and her parents have decided she will be the flower girl in your wedding. Now it is time to decide what she is going to wear on your special day.
While traditionally flower girls are dressed in a miniature version of the bridal gown, this choice has some potential pitfalls. Little girls might look all prim and proper in a white formal gown, they are still children and will want to play meaning it is likely the dress might become stained or dirty before she walks down the aisle. Even if her parents have her sit in a chair while she waits to make her entrance, she will likely become a bit grumpy; a grumpy flower girl is not cute walking down the aisle.
Another consideration is the miniature version of your wedding dress. However, that choice is likely to be expensive and with a growing girl, it is not realistic to think she will be able to wear the dress again for other occasions to justify the cost. Here is a guide to making more realistic options for dressing up your flower girl.
Keep it short and simple. It will be much easier for your flower girl to walk gracefully down the aisle in a dress, which is tea length or shorter. Anything longer raises the potential for your flower girl to trip over the hem. A simple style makes it easier for the parents to find occasions when their daughter can wear the dress again. Dresses without pleats, elaborate frocking or embellishments are easier to keep clean.
Be creative where you shop. Consider looking in children's clothing shops or consignment shops for affordable options in dresses. These stores are likely to be significantly less expensive than bridal shops. Also consider looking online to find great deals.
By keeping in mind your flower girl is a child who wants to play and have fun and respecting her parents budget, all of you can look great and have fun on your wedding day.
