Selecting a Flower Girl Dress

          Selecting a Flower Girl Dress plays a important part of any wedding groundwork. In fact, doing so can be just as exciting as selecting a wedding gown. A Flower Girl Dress that is appropriately chosen according to the overall wedding theme, is sure to complement all aspects of the wedding itself. Consequently, certain characteristics need to be taken into careful consideration when choosing a Flower Girl Dress.
          It is important to choose a Flower Girl Dress that harmonizes with the bridal gown and the bridesmaids' dresses, as well as the overall wedding theme and decor. The Colors, fabrics and embellishments that make up the Flower Girl’s Dress should all be taken into consideration. A flower girl dress with a colored sashes or color accents can also be used to tie in the flower girl with the bridesmaids. It is also a nice finishing touch to match the colors of the flower petals that the flower girl carries in with the colors of the bridesmaids' bouquets.
          However, the length of the Flower Girl Dress should be selected based solely upon the comfort of the Flower Girl. As a rule, tea-length dresses or knee length princess styles are the most popular for young flower girls: ankle-length dresses work especially well with flower girls between the ages of 4-6 years and are most comfortable for their age. This will keep them from feeling awkward or cumbersome, and will allow them enough legroom to avoid tripping. Older flower girls typically prefer longer dresses, and with regards to older flower girls, this seems to be a better complement to the bridal gown as well. Regardless of the flower girl's age, if you choose a floor-length flower girl dress, make certain that the hem is at least two inches above the ground in order to keep your most precious member of the wedding party from tripping.
          While the Flower Girl's dress should be similar to the bride's gown, flower girl dresses with spaghetti straps or no straps at all do not work well on children eight years of age or under, and from fashion and wedding etiquette standpoints, would be considered inappropriate on a child so young.
          Practicality is essential when looking for a flower girl dress. Comfort is the number one concern - especially with younger flower girls. It is advised to select materials that lend comfort to spare when deciding on a flower girl dress. For example, polyester should be considered a no-no. Also, don't forget to take into consideration the location and time of year that the ceremony is to be held. A runny nose or sweaty back on a flower girl would leave much to be desired.
          For autumn or winter weddings, heavier fabrics such as velvets or velour work well and are a good choice to keep the flower girl warm, whereas lighter fabrics such as silks and silk chiffons afford comfortable elegance for warmer months. to keep the girls from getting too hot. Tights are also a great option regarding the colder months, but would not work well at all with regards to a June wedding in Florida, for instance. Organza, lace, satin and any combination of these are also comfortable materials to choose from, and will work well for your flower girl as well, so long as you take into consideration the time of year and geographic location of the wedding.
          It is also worth taking into consideration the fact that dresses with inside linings add to the comfort of the flower girl, as well as to the durability of the dress. therefore, it is advised to choose a dress that can be worn on other occasions after the wedding as well. Flower girls are always growing at that stage in their lives, and as such, the dress will not fit for very long, so in order to get the most from the dress, it is advised to choose a well-rounded dress that can work with other occasions as well. Further, while it is best to purchase the flower girl's dress a few months before the wedding in order to guarantee that you obtain the style and color you want, you will want to allow a few extra inches for the dress to fit properly. The dress can always be altered closer to the wedding to ensure a perfect fit.
          Plan to look into selecting a flower girl dress early on: it is best to choose your flower girl's dress not long after the bride has made her gown selection. This will avoid any time constraints on your options, and will ensure that you select the perfect dress for your flower girl.
          Traditionally the flower girl's dress is purchased by her parents, but it is not unheard of, and in fact makes a nice gesture, for the bride and groom to purchase the flower girl's dress. That said, it is important to realize that if you are the bride or groom and you do intend to buy the dress for the flower girl, that it is still up to the flower girl’s parents to give input into the dress selection process. Either way, Be sure to make your intentions clear concerning who will be responsible for the cost of the outfit.
          For the flower girl's footwear, leather slipper ballet-style shoes work best, since heels or sandal straps can lead to blisters and can be uncomfortable or cumbersome for the flower girl to walk in. Regardless of how beautiful the flower girl’s outfit looks, it is essential to keep in mind that if the younger guests are uncomfortable, their moods are most likely going to affect the overall mood of the other wedding guests as the day goes on.

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