Choosing a flower girl dress that will make the little girl in your wedding feel like a princess can be a fun task. Each special touch you add to her dress will add to her excitement on the big day. Many of these touches, however, must be planned while you’re selecting the flower girl dress. As you shop for the dress, keep these potential embellishments or accessories in mind.
Bows
Like bows found in gift wrap, bows on dresses are one of the most festive parts of any outfit. Your flower girl’s dress may feature a row of tiny bows across the bodice. Another option is to have a ribbon tied at the front of the waistband. Anytime you add a sweet bow to a dress, you are adding a touch of innocence to the dress.
Silk Flowers
Flowers are always a pretty touch on a flower girl dress. Silk rosebuds created from think ribbon may look particularly cute on the cuff of the flower girl’s sleeves. On the other hand, oversized silk ribbons placed at the waist can certainly create a dramatic effect. Flower girls will find it hard to resist a dress that so easily identifies their role in the day’s ceremony.
Colored Sashes
A striking sash in satin lends a polished look to any flower girl’s attire. Whether you choose to go with a white or ivory sash that compliments the color of the flower girl dress or a brightly-colored sash that coordinates with the bridesmaids’ gowns, you can add a demure look to the dress with the addition of a sash. Be sure to fuss over the tying of that sash a little to make your flower girl feel like one of the big girls primping before the wedding.
Coordinating Footwear
No flower girl’s wardrobe is complete without coordinating footwear. White tights will provide a simple backdrop to display a new pair of shoes. Flocked tights, however, may provide a whimsical touch to the flower girl’s outfit. You can have satin shoes dyed to match the colors of the wedding or select plain white shoes to coordinate with a white dress. Be advised, however, that black shoes may look nicer with a darkly-colored dress. Plan to deliver any new shoes to the flower girl well in advance of the ceremony so that she may practice walking in them. Falling while walking down the aisle will surely upset any flower girl.
Hair Accessories
Finally, a flower girl wouldn’t be a flower girl without the presence of a special hair accessory. Your may choose to have your florist design a wreath from the same type of flower the bridesmaids will carry in their bouquets. A simple wreath of baby’s breath is also a sweet touch. If your flower girl is enamored with sparkle, you may choose to give her a pair of rhinestone encrusted hair clips. Long after she has outgrown her flower girl dress, she will be able to enjoy the hair accessory that you selected for her attendant gift.