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. There are numerous options out there, but the best are the ones which are age appropriate. In other words, a classic little girl party dress style will look much sweeter than a floor length white "mini me" gown designed to mimic the bridal gown. This is not to say that white would not be pretty for a summer dress, however. 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 weddings. They are great for garden weddings in soft shades such as lavender, pale green, rose pink, or light blue. For a young flower girl, choose an organza dress with a full gathered skirt, or select an A-line dress for an older flower girl (she will be thrilled to wear a dress that is not "baby-ish"). 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.
For a very informal outdoor wedding, a sundress style could be cute for the flower girl. A dress with spaghetti straps which tie in bows on the shoulders will be pretty and festive. Choose a sundress in a nice crisp cotton with special details that make it nice enough for a wedding. A small floral print with a smocked bodice would be very cute, as would a seersucker sundress in a pink and white stripe. White sandals with feminine details like a little bow or flowers are informal yet dressed up. A tiny pearl pendant would be the perfect flower girl jewelry to finish off the outfit. A white wicker basket filled with pink or yellow petals would be a lovely thing for the little one to carry with this outfit.
Nautical themes are always popular for summer weddings, and this can be a great place to get inspiration for your 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. If you will also have a ring bearer, there are many coordinating navy blue sailor outfits for little boys, which would make for a very cute pair of attendants! A natural colored basket with red flower petals would be the perfect thing for the little sailor girl to carry.
There are many other sweet ideas for summer flower girls. They could wear tiny Lilly Pulitzer dresses with matching Jack Rogers sandals for a super preppy wedding or charming dresses adorned with butterflies, organza flowers, or little bows. 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.
