For every bride there must be the equally beautiful flower girl. The flower girl is so enchanting with her smiling face, flowing hair, and twinkling eyes. She carries her small flower basket and delicately tosses her petals to and fro. The ensemble is only complete with a mesmerizing dress, both enticing and delicate like the petals she so gently flourishes. A dress should be befitting a flower girl – delicate, beautiful, and charming. With the world bustling with new creations, there is never a shortage of flower girl dresses to be found.
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.
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