Helpful tips for choosing the fabulous flower girl dress

When it comes to the wedding party look, the flower girl is like the icing on the cake and provides the perfect finishing touch, tying all of the pieces of your wedding party together.
The flower girl is the sweetest little wedding guest of them all, stealing hearts as she precedes the bride down the isle in her own little fairytale dress. She wants to feel as special and pretty as bridesmaids and bride herself. Here are some helpful tips for choosing the perfect flower girl dress:

Small Style

Flower girl dresses are usually mini replicas of the bride's wedding dress.  But that doesn’t mean that the flower girl’s dress have to exactly match the brides dress.  As long as the flower girl dress follows the theme and style of the event, elements of the fabric such as lace or beading can be incorporated into the flower girl’s dress, or you can match the sleeves, neckline and silhouette to the brides dress.
Another option is for the flower girl’s dress to be the same colour as the brides dress with a satin sash that matches the colours of the bridesmaids' dresses to tie the whole bridal party together. Traditional flower girl dresses are usually white with full, ruffle skirts underneath to create a 'bridal' look.

Dress for the Season

There are a magnitude of fabrics and colours available for flower girl dresses; however it is also very important to consider the time of year when making dress selections.   For autumn or winter weddings, rich fabrics such as velvets and velours are a great choice to keep the littlies warm.   Spring or summer weddings call for natural light fabrics such as silks and silk chiffons to keep the girls from getting too hot. Tights are great for cold weather but too warm for the summer months.
Fabrics such as silk or velvet don’t wrinkle easily, however it’s still best to wait until the very last possible minute to dress your flower girl.  For a clean, wrinkle free flower girl dress we suggest not dressing the flower girl until it’s almost time for the wedding so that the dress will be free from wrinkles and you won't have to worry about any food or drink spilt on it.

Colour me sweet

A flower girl's dress should compliment the bride's dress.  It can be ivory, white, or the same colour as the bridesmaid’s dresses.  Coloured sashes or colour accents can be used to tie them in with the bridesmaid dresses.  And don’t forget to match the colours of the flower petals that she is carrying to those in the bridesmaid’s bouquets.
Today’s flower girl carries a bouquet of flowers that are similar to the bridesmaid’s bouquets, but more proportionate to her size, in place of baskets of petals.

Comfort Counts

Little girls need to have the freedom to easily move and walk in their dress. You don't want your wedding guests' first impressions of your wedding ceremony to be a little flower girl tripping over or watching her itch all night.  Soft, silky fabrics will not make the little ones itchy, fidgety or feel uncomfortable. Flower girl dresses that are lined inside will add to the comfort of the little girl and to the durability of the dress for long term wear.
Leather ballet slipper shoe styles are best as new high heels or strappy sandals can cause blisters and can be uncomfortable or difficult to walk in.  No matter how beautiful the flower girl looks, it’s important to remember that if the little guests are uncomfortable, then it is most likely you or your older wedding guests will be too.

The Ideal Flower Girl Dress Length

Tea-length dresses or knee length princess styles are the most popular for young flower girls. Young flower girls can trip on long skirts, so it's wise to select shorter dress styles.  If you are having multiple flower girls of different ages, rather than dressing them all in the same dress consider different lengths of the same style or different styles of the same colour or fabric to bring their look together.
When shopping for flower girl dresses, it’s a good idea to keep in mind that children grow fast. If you are ordering flower girl dresses six months before your wedding to ensure you get the style and colour you are after, allow for a few extra inches for the dress. It can always be altered closer to the wedding.

Where to buy Flower Girl Dresses?
You can have flower girl dresses custom made or you can purchase them from the same shop where you purchase your wedding dress.  You can even buy flower girl dresses online where you can find flower girl dress shops, children's boutiques and online stores for kids' special occasion clothing, offering a variety of designs and sizes to fit any style and budget.

All about Flower Girl Accessories!

Simple and fun jewellery that the girls can hold onto as a special gift or memento of the big day is the key to accessorising your flower girls. Be careful not to over accessorise as they are playful and need to move freely without restrictions.
Keep hair accessories simple. Just like the bride’s veil, elaborate hairpieces can be taken off the flower girl at the reception. Flowers are a pretty addition to cute little up-dos for girls; just make sure they are held in place securely and comfortably.