Here's what you need to know about flower girl dress colors and attire for your wedding.
A flower girl is one of the youngest (and cutest!) members of your bridal party (alongside your ring bearer), and dressing them in a way that complements the rest of your wedding party can be tough. If you're wondering what color your flower girls should wear—or how much they actually have to match your bridesmaids—you've come to the right place. We're not only answering that question, but also sharing advice on how to select the right color for your flower girls so that their outfits fit perfectly with your wedding vibe.
As you may already know, in a wedding ceremony flower girls are traditionally the last members of the wedding party to walk down the aisle ahead of the bride (or whichever member of the couple is not waiting at the altar already). They often toss flower petals and are a memorable and adorable role in a wedding, so they'll need an outfit that's fit for the occasion. Flower girl dresses can be found at bridal shops, department stores and online retailers, in a variety of lengths and silhouettes.
One thing to keep in mind as you decide on flower girl attire is the cost of the outfit. If you're not offering to pay for it, make sure to run the price of your chosen look by the flower girl's parents first. You can also give them the color and style you're looking for and have them pick out an outfit on their own if that's more comfortable for everyone. Another important detail to remember? Your flower girl is still growing—if you plan on purchasing the outfit far in advance, consider going up a size in case there's a growth spurt before your big day.
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Still have some lingering questions? We're tackling some of the most common ones below.
Should the Flower Girl Wear White?
Traditionally, flower girls wear a white dress to match the bridal gown. That said, this is not something you need to stick to, and as the couple of honor, you can decide what works best for your wedding and your flower girl. If you do want to go the traditional route, you'll find there's a wide array of white and ivory flower girl dresses available. You can take your pick from sleeveless, short sleeve and long sleeve dresses in everything from tulle and organza to satin, lace and more. While a sweet floor-length tulle ballgown may be the right fit for a fancy black-tie wedding, a tea-length lace flower girl dress could be a better match for a boho beach wedding. There are a lot of options when it comes to white flower girl dresses, so you'll likely find a style that's the perfect fit for your wedding aesthetic and the little lady who'll be wearing it down the aisle.
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If you want to add a pop of color to a white dress, you can incorporate the hue of the bridesmaid dresses or one of your wedding colors into the flower girl's ensemble with a colored sash. Accessories are also a great way to incorporate color, whether it's with a whimsical flower crown, a dainty headband or a playful basket holding flower petals.
What Are Some Alternative Options?
For couples who don't want to go the traditional route, there are many different color and style options you can choose from when deciding what your flower girl will wear. Blue flower girl dresses, ranging from powdery pastels to inky navy, are a nice alternative to white and can also act as your "something blue." Soft pink, lavender, pale yellow and minty green are all pretty color picks—particularly for a spring or summer wedding—as are floral flower girl dresses. For the cooler months, consider deeper hues like burgundy, emerald green and other rich jewel tones. If your wedding colors incorporate a metallic, you can go for a flower girl dress in a shade of gold, rose gold or silver, which can work well for a wedding in any season. Keep in mind, not all flower girl dress colors will have as many options as others, so you should also look at party dresses in your chosen color as you shop, too.
How to Choose the Right Color
When it comes to choosing the right color for your flower girl's dress, take into consideration your wedding theme, dress code, the time of year and the location of your wedding. These factors can all inform the shade you select. If you're hosting a more traditional wedding, a classic white flower girl dress is a nice choice. If your wedding skews nontraditional, consider a more unique dress that shows of your personality as a couple. The color and style choice should align with the look and feel of your wedding—you can choose a flower girl dress in the same color (or a similar shade) as the junior bridesmaid or bridesmaid dresses to create a uniform look, or you can seek inspiration from your wedding colors and pick one (or more) of those hues for the flower girl dress.
If you have more than one flower girl, you can opt to put them in the same color, variations of the same hue or different colors that work together and tie back to the color theme of your wedding. Like picking bridesmaid dresses, you want to keep in mind how all the colors will look next to one another when choosing your flower girl dresses to create a picture-perfect wedding party lineup.
