Flower Girl Dresses

Being a flower girl is every little girls dream!

So, once the excitement has died down of being asked by the bride-to-be to be her flowergirl, there's months of excitement to cope with before the wedding day !

Your little princess will probably be thrilled about being asked to be a flower girl and will be excited about getting a pretty new dress to wear.

It's usual to dress flowergirls in simple pastel shades such as ivory, cream, pale yellow, pink or lilac, though the bride may choose any color she wishes to complement her wedding theme. Fabrics can vary from cotton to silk, satin to tulle, with fancy lace to enhance the simplest gown.

Who Pays for the Dress ?

Wedding etiquette suggest that it's the parents who pay for the dress for their little angel - though it's usually the bride who will choose it, in the same way as she'll choose the bridesmaids dresses.

However, the bride will be expected to pay for the flowers in her hair or circlet, as well as any other items such as flower baskets, headpieces, cushions & pillows for rings, etc.

It's as well to hope that the bride hasn't got big ambitions, and will be happy to choose something pretty but affordable for your little darling.

If you're a whizz at sewing, you could even suggest that you sew her dress, after checking the fabric color & pattern with the bride.

Finding The Perfect Dress

Many big stores keep a range of dresses & clothing that are perfect for a little flower girls .

They'll also have a range of expensive shoes and sandals to match - you can probably find something inexpensive and very similar in your local shoe store, so be prepared to shop around a little.

Another solution is to buy a simple party dress and add a big bow in wide ribbon, for big effect as minimal cost.

This also means that your little girl can wear her dress again, though she'll probably want to wear it every day for several weeks after the wedding day anyway!

For the younger toddler or baby, the parents will clearly have a lot of involvement and may be concerned about how their child will handle being centre of attention. 

This pretty dress may be suitable for a wedding guest with a baby, as it's the perfect babies formal outfit, when teamed with a pretty pair of shoes.

For more designs and ideas for dressing your baby, check out christening outfits for ideas.

Children's Dress Shoes

Many mum's who are getting married, like to have their little ones wearing a special outfit.

Without going to expense, adding a smart pair of shoes can really help to dress up a simple but smart outfit. 

This is one area where you can economise, as they're only likely to be worn for one special occasion, so buy something that looks great, has soft leather or fabric, that can be worn as play or smart shoes after the wedding.