Flower girl gifts need not be flamboyant or expensive, but they should express the love you have for your flower girls in a special way.  There are many flower girl gift ideas advertised in magazines, bridal shops or through online shopping; however personalized flower girl gifts are the kind that come from the wedding couple’s heart that carry special meaning to their little flower girl for a long time to come.

Gift baskets make delightful gift items full of special treasures for your little girl’s enjoyment.  A wicker basket is the traditional choice to hold the small gifts, but innovative ideas for other types of containers include jewelry boxes, treasure boxes, a trendy child’s handbag, decorated gift bag and more.

Some of the gift items you may want to collect for your special lady could be children’s jewelry such as a necklace, bracelet, or ring; children’s makeup such as lip gloss or nail polish; cute stationary items; body lotion and perfume; a decorative hairbrush and comb set along with her favorite hair accessories; chocolates or other special candies.

If you know your flower girl quite well, you will probably choose the items you know she will enjoy most.  If you are not so familiar with her likes and dislikes, you could ask her family for ideas.  Making your gift basket as personal and specialized as you can says “we care” to someone special which she will remember long after your wedding is over.

Another idea that your young bridal participant may enjoy as a gift is personalized clothing.  You can find out her size from her parents and have a personalized T-shirt, nightgown, sweatshirt or other piece of clothing designed especially for her to commemorate the wedding.   Photos of you and the bridegroom together with your flower girl or group photos make beautiful mementos as well as inscribing a meaningful poem or quotation on the clothing just for her in a decorative and cute fashion.

Other special gift ideas include customized picture frames with a group picture of the wedding party or a personal photo of the three of you; a personalized backpack with her name embroidered across the top; a special jewelry box tailor made for her with special pieces of jewelry inside(putting an inscription of the wedding date on the bottom adds a personal touch.)

If your flower girl enjoys arts and crafts, a special kit of the kind of crafts she likes would make a nice gift item.  And last, but not least, gift certificates for all occasions – movies, ice cream parlors, skating rinks, a favorite restaurant – make fun and wonderful [flower girl and ring bearer gifts] alike and will be appreciated for your thoughtfulness and consideration.

Traditionally people choose white flower girl dresses that match with the traditional white of the bride’s wedding dress.  These dresses are usually adorned with floral patterns, sequins, lace, and ribbon to make the flower girl appear angelic and enchanting.  They are miniature replicas of wedding dresses – the counterparts of the brides and just as majestic.

White is not the only color that is popular in wedding planning.  Ivory is quickly becoming just as well known.  With its subtle hints of color produced from reflected and refracted light, ivory stands out as well as blends in with the traditional wedding scenery.  Ivory both contrasts and compliments with the thought of the traditional white found in many weddings.

Flower girl dresses can be very elaborate in both their design and their materials but fortunately, they do not have to be pricey.  In fact, it is quite easy to find cheap flower girl dresses.  You never have to buy the most expensive flower dress for it to be amazingly beautiful and flawlessly crafted.  Looking at your local thrift store or vintage store is actually a great idea.  Many dresses cannot be found anywhere else.

Often you can find a great deal at a thrift store on a dress that would normally have cost thousands for just a fraction of the price.  These dresses are easy to be modified as well; you can add your own personal touch to these dresses for a very personalized wedding that makes it even more special.

A flower girl dress not only has to match the bride, but it also has to reflect the personality and beauty of the flower girl herself.  It has to be delicate and sum up who the flower girl is.  In other words it both has to match with the wedding and symbolize who the flower girl is.  If the flower girl is younger, a dress adorned with small flowers and possibly accented with trace amounts of color such as lavenders, pinks, peaches, and any other color that compliments the color coordination of the wedding as a whole.

For those that are little older, perhaps in their preteens, a solid ivory or white dress with a ribbon around the waist that is colored to match the colors of the wedding does quite nicely.  A small sequined headpiece can be worn to accent the hair and provide continuation throughout.  The shoes should compliment the delicacy of the dress and not try to overpower.  The flower girl dress should be the main focal point and should go hand in hand with the gracefully fluttering petals.

The flower girl has a big responsibility and has the added pressure of all eyes looking at her.  No wonder such great emphasis is placed upon finding the perfect flower girl dress befitting of a princess.  With so many choices available today and at such affordable prices and options, you are bound to find the perfect dress that will compliment the wedding and make your day even more special.