Choose The Right Dress for your Flower Girl.

Bridal gown styles have evolved dramatically over the years, but flower girl fashions has changed very little. Use the theme of t he wedding to help you decide what style of dress your flowergirl will be wearing.

The flower girl’s dress can mimic the styling of the bridesmaids in color, style, or length. Or, it can be a mini version of the bride’s dress and have similar elements such as lace or beading. The flower girl’s dress can be short or long, but it is always classically ‘little girl’ in style.

Depending on the location of the wedding, some dresses will work better than others. Certain styles work better in a big hotel ballroom, others on a beach, so keep that in mind as you shop.

The Right Dress For The Season

Fabrics and colors for flower girl dresses can vary greatly considering the time of year. If you are planning an autumn or winter wedding, rich fabrics such as velvet or velour are wonderful, not just for their beauty, but because they will help to keep the chills away. Tight or legging are suitable for a cdooler day, and look nicer than bare legs in the winter months. Shoes should be choose a lid leather or satin ballet slipper or something with a low heel. High heels or styles that will be uncomfortable or difficult to walk in are a big no-no.

For a spring or summer wedding, lighter fabrics keep the flower girl cool and comfortable. Bare legs look great in the summer months, and footwear can include sandals and ballet slippers. choose a ballet slipper style in kid or patent leather; no high heels or styles that will be uncomfortable or difficult to walk in.

What About Color?

A flower girl’s dress should complement the bride’s. It can be white, or the same color as the bridesmaids dresses. If the flower girl’s dress is white, a colored floral accent may be used to tie it in with the bridesmaid dresses. Use a wide satin sash or add matching ribbons or piping.

What Is The Correct Length?

The age of your flower girl is a factor when choosing the length of her dress. A small child may wind up tripping over a long skirt, so a shorter style may be more practical. A younger flower girl can wear a knee length ‘princess’ style dress, while an older girl might prefer a more sophisticated dress, with more length.

If you are having multiple flower girls of varying ages, you can link their dress styles using color, fabric and even the flowers they carry. Most all of the flower girl’s dresses are tea-length style just for this very reason.

Formal or Casual Wedding?

The flower girlds’s dress should follow the formality of the entire wedding party. For a formal black and white wedding, a white organza dress with a beautiful back or hand bead work to match the bride looks exquisite.

Choose The Right Fabric

Choose fabrics that are not prone to wrinkle, such as silk or velvet, On the day of the wedding wait until the very last possible minute to dress your flower girl. Her dress will be free from wrinkles, will stay clean longer.

Whatever the style you choose, avoid dresses that will make your flower girl look too sophisticated or grown up. This is the perfect occasion to play up her little girl charms. When else can she have the joy of wearing a princess dress, tiara and satin sashes?