Flower Girls for Summer Weddings

July 26th, 2010

One of the cutest parts of any wedding is the flower girl. Choose an adorable outfit and special flowers for her to make your little one even more darling. These are some sweet ideas for flower girls for summer weddings.

The first thing to decide for your flower girl is what she will wear. A white Swiss dot cotton organdy dress with a Peter Pan collar and a self sash tied in a bow would be about the cutest thing imaginable. It would be perfect for a semi-formal church wedding on a summer afternoon. Add white Mary Jane shoes with little white cuff socks and a silver heart locket for the flower girl jewelry, and you will have a timeless look that is sure to delight all in attendance. Pair with either a traditional basket of rose petals or a very small posy of pink spray roses.

Pastel organza dresses are also very sweet for summer flower girls. They are great for garden weddings in soft shades such as lavender, pale green, rose pink, or light blue. Rows of tiny ribbon flowers around the waist or neck make organza flower girl dresses even more precious. Instead of a basket, flower pomanders on organza ribbons would be wonderful for the girls to carry. If you want to have some fun with your little ones, add sets of colorful organza fairy wings for them to wear down the aisle. It is especially adorable if you have several little girls in the wedding party.

Nautical themes are always popular for summer weddings, and this can be a great place to get inspiration for your flower girl dresses. Classic navy sailor dresses with white trim are perfect for a nautical wedding by the ocean or at a yacht club. This is a style that never goes out of fashion, and as a bonus, sailor dresses can be found in a wide range of prices, unlike official flower girl dresses which tend to be more pricey. White leather Mary Jane shoes will suit the traditional nature of the sailor dress. A natural colored basket with red flower petals would be the perfect thing for the little sailor girl to carry. Keep the summer season in mind when selecting the attire and flowers for your littlest attendants, and they will be one of the most delightful parts of the wedding!

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Adorable Flower Girl Attire

February 20th, 2009

The flower girl is always one of the most precious parts of a wedding. When she totters down the aisle, every guest at the ceremony will smile. Make her look her most adorable by choosing very pretty flower girl attire.

Typically, the flower girl’s dress will either be in the same shade of white or ivory as the bride’s gown, or it will be in the color that the bridesmaids are wearing. If you like the idea of the white dress, you can always add a sash in the same color of the bridesmaids’ dresses to tie your bridal party together. The all-white flower girl dresses are usually the most formal, and they may have some details that are similar to the embellishments found on the bridal gown, such as lace, embroidery, or light beadwork.

For an informal spring or summer wedding, your flower girl could wear a cotton dress with a dainty floral print in your wedding colors. A sleeveless pinafore dress that buttons down the back could be worn alone for a hot summer afternoon, or with a short sleeved white blouse (with a Peter Pan collar) for a wedding closer to Easter. For a winter wedding, velvet would make a beautiful choice.

It is customary for the bride to give a special gift to her flower girl, just as she does for the rest of her bridal party. The most popular gift is flower girl jewelry. Most little girls do not own much in the way of real jewelry, so a dainty pearl pendant or a special silver bracelet will be incredible meaningful to your flower girl.

Then all that remains is to put a wreath of flowers or a fancy barrette in her hair. Hand your flower girl her basket or mini bouquet, and she will be all set to march down the aisle. Just watch the hearts melt as she does!

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Prepare Your Flower Girl

August 11th, 2008

Flower girls are just so darn adorable. When they walk down the aisle, watch the faces of the guests light up with big smiles. However, being a flower girl is a big job for a little girl, and it is best to prepare them in advance so things will go smoothly on the wedding day.

For every flower girl who skips down the aisle, merrily tossing rose petals, there is another one who makes it only halfway before sitting down in the aisle and refusing to budge. Most little girls are very excited to be a flower girl, but once the actual moment arrives, they may suffer from shyness or stage fright.

Many little girls have never been to a wedding before, and do not know what to expect. There are story books and coloring books written especially for flower girls, to tell them all about their very important job. This would make a nice little treat from the bride.

At the rehearsal, explain to the flower girl exactly what she should do. Be sure to tell the little girl what an important role the flower girl has in the wedding. Pride and excitement will help to overcome nervousness.

To show your little one how special she is to you, give her a pretty piece of flower girl jewelry that she can wear at the wedding. Classic pieces like sterling silver lockets, seed pearl strands, and pearl pendants make perfect choices for flower girl jewelry. The anticipation of wearing her very special gift from the bride will make the wedding even more exciting to a little girl.

With a little planning and preparation, you can make your wedding a wonderful experience for your flower girl. It will be a special bond between the bride and her little relative. And if your flower girl does panic halfway down the aisle and refuse to go any farther, well, at least she is sure to look adorable!

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Blending Families

July 10th, 2008

Many couples who are planning weddings have children from previous relationships. Blending two separate families into one is never easy. It is very important that the children feel welcomed by their new step-parent; a wonderful way to do this is to include them in the wedding ceremony.

There are a variety of ways that children can be involved in the wedding, depending on their age. A teenage son, for instance, could be asked to do the honor of escorting his mother down the aisle. Likewise, a teenage daughter could be her parent’s honor attendant.

Little girls will be happy to serve as flower girls. Be sure to make a big fuss over the little ones – get them a fancy dress, give them special flower girl jewelry, and let them know how important they are to both the bride and groom.

Some couples choose to involve their children in the marriage ceremony to an even greater degree. A very sweet idea is to have a special part of the service after the wedding vows are exchanged. The child is invited to come and stand between the newlyweds, and personal vows are made about the new family. This is a beautiful way to show a child how important she will be in the blended family.

Getting a blended family off to a good start is critical. Involving the children from a previous marriage in the wedding day is one idea to help them feel happy about the new marriage. If the child is old enough, it would also be fun to ask for their opinions on the details of the wedding. It is a great way to make sure that the child is excited about the new family, and to make the blended family a happy one.

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