How to Choose a Flower Girl Dress - Flower Girl Dresses Direct

The flower girl is perhaps the sweetest little member of the wedding party. Receiving "ahs and oh's" as she precedes the bride in her own dress. What a perfect picture if all goes well. The first decision to be made after choosing your flower girl is deciding on the perfect flower girl dress. How do you go about choosing her dress? Here are some insightful tips.

Whatever style you choose, try to avoid dresses that will make your flower girl look too grown up or mature, her title is "flower girl" not bridesmaid. This is an occasion when you want to play up her little girl charms. There aren't too many years left for her to enjoy being the little princess, so treasure the event. Perhaps this is why flower girl fashion has remained constant over the years -- little girls love dressing up like little princess'.

Style. The flower girl dress can be short or long, but it is always a "little girl" in style. Certain styles work better in a big hotel ballroom, others on a beach, so keep that in mind as you shop.

The Season. Fabrics and colors for flower girl dresses vary greatly, consider the time of year. If yours is an autumn or winter wedding, rich fabrics such as velvet or taffeta are perfect, not just for their beauty, but because they will keep the chills away. For a spring or summer wedding, lighter fabrics such as silk or cotton will keep the flower girl from melting in the heat -- and melting down. While tights are great for a cold weather wedding, they will be uncomfortably warm in the summer months. For footwear, choose a ballet slipper style in kid or patent leather; no high heels or styles that will be uncomfortable or difficult to walk in.

Color. A flower girl's dress should complement the bride's. It can be white, or the same color as the bridesmaids dresses. If her dress is white, a colored sash may be used to tie it in with the bridesmaid dresses.

Comfort. No matter how darling the flower girl looks, if she is uncomfortable in her dress or shoes, she wont be happy and an unhappy flower girl is not what anyone wants walking down the aisle. Scratchy dresses and tight shoes have been responsible for everything from fidgeting to temper tantrums over the years, so take this issue seriously.

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 it's best to choose a shorter style. Depending on whether your flower girl is three or eight, the styles may vary as well. A younger girl can wear a knee length "princess" style dress, while an older girl might prefer a more sophisticated silhouette, 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.

Quality. Resist the urge to purchase a dress of cheap fabric Keep in mind that the dress does not have to be a "one-time" dress -- it can be re-worn often, from a portrait sitting to a birthday. It can also be preserved and handed down as an heirloom once the child grows out of it.

Formality. Follow the dressiness of the entire wedding party. For a formal black and white wedding, a white organza dress with a big black taffeta or velvet sash looks elegant.

Wrinkle Factor. Choose fabrics that aren't wrinkle prone, such as silk or velvet, for the best results. Also, wait until the very last possible minute to dress your flower girl. Her dress will be free from wrinkles, and you won't have to worry about her wearing that glass of juice she's going to demand just before the ceremony.

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