Flower Girl Dresses

The inclusion of a flower girl is a staple at traditional weddings. Usually the flower girl is between the ages of three and nine, and her role is to look adorable and sprinkle flower petals down the aisle ahead of the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and the rest of the wedding party. This is a tradition that is steeped in Roman and Greek roots, where the young flower girl represented innocence and the blossoming of the bride into the next phase of her life. In those times, the flowers or plants the flower girl left on the aisle were supposed to help increase the couple's chances of having children. Over time, the type of plants scattered by flower girls has changed from herbs to wheat to flower petals but the use of a flower girl in modern weddings remains popular. Even though the majority of couples use a flower girl who is old enough to walk and scatter petals alone, some couples choose to have a flower girl who is younger and is carried by another wedding party member.

Choosing the dress for the flower girl is as important as deciding the dresses for the bridesmaids and the tuxedos for the groomsmen. Styles for flower girls can be whimsical and cute or have a more sophisticated look. The independent designers on Etsy who sell handmade flower girl dresses offer a number of styles that would fit different themes and age groups. For a beach themed wedding, this green and blue dress made of tulle comes with a headpiece and wand, perfect for a little mermaid. This baby blue ballgown style flower girl dress would be a lovely addition to a fairytale themed wedding. Looking for a flower girl dress in ivory and white with unique details? This dress is adorned with cocktail feathers and flowers. For couples looking for traditional sheath or puff-sleeved style dresses made of satin perhaps with a sash, look to sites like The Dessy Group or David's Bridal. It may be easier to buy flower girl dresses at the same boutique where you purchase the bridesmaid's dresses to ensure that the colors match.

Sources:
A Brief History of the Flower Girl
Etsy.com
David's Bridal
The Dessy Group