Spring Flower Girl Dresses

Spring is right around the corner, and if you are planning a spring wedding, it is time to make sure that everyone in your bridal party has the perfect attire. One does not have to plan quite as far ahead for a flower girl dress as the bridesmaid dresses, but it is wise to allow adequate time in case a special order is needed. This is a look at some of the sweetest ideas for spring flower girl dresses this year.

When it comes to flower girl dresses, they should complement the overall style of the bridal party, but more than that, the dresses should be sweet and age appropriate. Stick to a tea length dress or one which hits just below the little girl's knees. Floor length styles are far too cumbersome for a small child, and frankly, there is just something a bit creepy about a five year old dressed up like the bride's 'mini me' in a pint sized replica of the wedding gown.

White or ivory flower girl dresses are always pretty. For spring, light fabrics such as organza or organdy are very nice. Simple styles tend to be best, such as a sleeveless or short sleeved dress with a jewel neck and a full gathered skirt with a sash. It is details of the dress and the flower girl jewelry which will allow you to make the little girl's outfit special and unique. Feel free to be a bit whimsical with your flower girl's attire, especially if she is into dressing up. A shimmery pair of fairy wings and a crystal butterfly flower girl necklace as her jewelry would be darling for a garden wedding.

Textured fabrics can be lovely for spring flower girl dresses. Picture a white Swiss dot dress with cap sleeves and a pale yellow shantung sash for a morning wedding. Add a light yellow cardigan in case the morning is chilly, and a yellow bow in the little girl's hair. For a later spring wedding, a classic seersucker dress would be absolutely adorable in either pink or blue. That would be a terrific style for a beach wedding.

Pastel colors are always pretty for flower girl dresses in the springtime. Pale lilac would be a nice complement to the purple tones which are so fashionable for weddings this year. Pink is always sweet for little girls, as is light blue. Your flower girl's dress does not necessarily have to match your bridesmaid dresses, especially if they are wearing deeper tones. Think about coordinating the dress to something else, such as your wedding flowers.

It can be great fun to select a stock flower girl dress and then add your own special details to it. Take white lace butterfly appliques and stitch them to a solid color shantung dress. Or choose a crisp cotton party dress and embroider the neckline with colorful flowers. The styles of most flower girl dresses are fairly simple, so if you know anyone who sews well, you could consider having the dress made. That allows you to pick a unique fabric, or to have a dress made up with special details, such as a smocked bodice or a rick rack trim around the hem of the skirt. With so many wonderful options, the flower girl at your spring wedding is sure to feel like a fairy princess for the day!

Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about weddings, fashion, and etiquette. At http://silverlandjewelry.com/, we offer an extensive collection of bridal, bridesmaid, and flower girl jewelry. As our gift to you, all jewelry orders over $99 receive free shipping.

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