flower girl dresses for weddings

Are you planning on having Flower Girls in your wedding? Or do you have children in the family who you would love to include on your most special day? Whether you are blending two families together, have darling nieces or have a friend who has a sweet daughter who you want to be a part of the festivities, there are many ways to include children in your wedding.

Three Roles for "Flower Girls"

The most popular position for children is "Flower Girl". However, there are really three distinct roles for little girls in your wedding - which one(s) appeal to you most?

Flower Girl - a child attendant wearing a child-like dress in either Tea or Formal length who usually carries a basket of petals the she may sprinkle on the aisle or path announcing the arrival of the Bride.

Miniature (or Junior) Bride - a child dressed like a bride. This role comes from medieval times as a decoy to lure evil spirits away from the Bride to avoid a curse on the marriage. She may wear a miniaturized version of the Bride's gown (perhaps the Bride's gown manufacturer or custom dressmaker can accommodate) or a wedding-style gown complete with train and flowing headpiece. She carries a bouquet.