By Lucile Jacobs


When you hear "engagement" the first thing that comes to mind is a wedding, cake, gowns, and other things besides the organization. It is important to keep costs down as much as possible, and one way to do so is by shopping around for to find flower girl dresses for less. Before hitting the bridal stores, there are a few things to keep in mind before making a choice.

The flower girls play a very important role in every wedding. They are usually family of the bride or the groom, or the daughters of close friends. It is common for them to throw petals for the bride.

Flower girls are usually between 4 to 8 years old and are related to the couple getting married. They appear after the bridesmaids, and depending on the bride's ideas, can either appear before the maid of honor or after. It is important to keep the girls that are very young and could get confused and probably scared at the event in mind.

It is custom to have the theme of the ceremony evident in the outfits. The gown that is picked should match to the ceremony. When selecting the color, it is important to think of where the event is to take place. If it is to be held outdoors, earthy colors should be used. If the wedding is to be very formal, then a more serious looking design may be the best choice.

A very important factor to keep in mind is comfort. If the gowns aren't comfortable enough, it will be shown on the faces of the little ones. This can also lead lead to bad behavior. The fabric used should be soft and light. It is advisable to stay away from silk or velvet, as these fabrics have a tenancy to wrinkle or rip.

A very important part is the comfort ability of these dresses. It will show in the girls' behavior and expressions if they are not comfortable. This can cause issues during the ceremony and picture time. The length has to be taken into consideration as well. If it's knee length, the socks or tights should be appropriate with the outfit style, and on a full length gown, make sure that the dress won't cause the girls to trip.

Sadly, some venues, don't allow the throwing of the petals as it leaves a mess. Thankfully, there are other options to accessorize the girls with. Some of these are an ever so popular bouquet of flowers, a ribbon wand, a basket with flowers, a candle for the older girls. A great idea for garden events is for the flower girls to pull a wagon decorated for the occasion.

There are many places that offer beautiful flower girl dresses for less, and one should shop around at various bridal stores. A new trend is shopping online, since there is more variety and the option of delivery services. Some online stores will also send you emails informing you of new arrivals, sales and other specials. When you go looking for dresses, make sure you know the specifications for the sizes, colors, fabrics and accessories.




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