Posted by: bridalgenius | June 10, 2009

Fashion Guide to Flower Girl Dresses

Having a happy, vibrant and beautifully dressed Flower Girl is an important aspect of your wedding ceremony. That is why you should select your white flower girl dress design with the uptmost care. However, few brides take the time they should to consider the dress and accessories of the youngest member of their wedding party and often the result is an outfit that looks and is thrown together.

Pink Melissa Flower Girl Dress

Pink Melissa Flower Girl Dress

You should, of course consider the age and body type of your Flower Girl when you are selecting her attire. However, remember to keep in mind the role in the ceremony that she represents. Is she a “Mini-Bride” or a blassing of fertility to the bride and groom? Does she perhaps represent the transition of the bride herself from child to womanhood? The specific role of your Flower Girl in the ceremony should not be overlooked.

Simple Flower Girl Design by Puchibi

Simple Flower Girl Design by Puchibi

The style of the dress and accessories that you select for your Flower Girl will be based very much on her role in the ceremony. However the colour will largely depend on her age. If she is very young (perhaps even the daughter of the bride) she will most likely be cast in the “Mini-Bride” mould and hence be dressed to match the bride. However, in the case of a slightly older Flower Girl, it may be more appropriate to match her to the rest of the brides maids.

Jackie Flower Girl Dress

'Jackie' Flower Girl Dress

Often, brides make the mistake of selecting a Flower Girl dress that is aesthetically very pleasing, but is not functional. This is something to watch out for. While a happy Flower Girl is a real scene stealer, an unhappy one can put a dampner on the ceremony. Be sure to choose clothing that suits you FLower Girl and makes her comfortable.


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