In a wedding, everything must be perfect. Your wedding dress, the wedding cake and the wedding reception should be well taken care of. The guest list should be finalized and the invitations must be sent out weeks before the big day. What's next? Why not take care of one of the most unstable part in your wedding? Not the groom I hope, but the flower girls. There are weddings which only require one or two flower girls and there are some which require more than that. Flower girls are usually between the ages of 4-8 years old. And we all know that these little angels are in a fragile period wherein tantrums and moods swing circles faster than a pendulum.
So, let us take a look at the things you need to consider in order to dress your flower girl or girls in a manner wherein they will be comfortable and pretty.
Fabric This is the first consideration. You don't want the kids' dresses to be too lacy, stiff or heavy. Kids have a patience span less than a foot long and making them wear dresses wherein they will be uncomfortable after 10 minutes will not help. You have to give them something that they could wear comfortably without itching constantly. It should also be wrinkle free as kids tend to just slump anywhere when they feel tired or restless.
TIPS: Cotton fabric with organza lace on top would be a nice combination.
Weather It is understood that flower girl dresses are also designed in conformity with the whole wedding entourage. But with the flower girl dresses, it should be given some consideration. If it's a summer season, a spaghetti-strapped dress would make a lot of difference to young girls. The type of shoes and stockings also need some looking into so that the little ladies will still look elegant but comfortable.
TIPS: During winter season, it would be great if the flower girls can have a long-sleeved bolero to wear over their dresses. This way, they stay warm without losing the fashion. Summer season could be tricky though. Spaghetti-strapped dresses with a short sleeved bolero could also work. The girls can wear the bolero during the reception if it's in a hotel where it can be cold at times.
Style Little girls take pride in what they wear. They want to look like someone from a fairy tale or like the little bride. So it is important that their dresses during the ceremonies is as near to the bride's gown as possible. They don't have to be expensive because there are a lot of wedding boutiques that sell flower girls gowns in very affordable prices. You can also check online for bargain prices but excellent quality.
Shoes Shoes are also part of the overall look that are sometimes overlooked. You have to think that your flower girls will be on their feet most of the time and comfortable shoes and nice stockings really count a lot. Choose shoes that have cushion at the back of the ankle. These cushions will prevent the girls from having calloused feet. Also choose a slightly thin stocking during summer season and thicker ones during winter.
The bottom line is comfort. You will avoid a lot of problems and troubles if you keep your flower girls comfortable throughout the wedding ceremony. Aside from keeping them busy with their roles during the wedding, their shoes and dresses would really play an important role in keeping them happy. The last thing you need is some girls throwing tantrums on your wedding day because their dresses are too heavy or too itchy.
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