The tradition of flower children is an ancient pagan custom. Children were asked to scatter fragrant blossoms after the wedding to attract fertility goddesses.

This wedding custom is still very popular and almost indispensable at a wedding. Nowadays, however, the presence of flower girls mainly provides a festive atmosphere.

The appearance of the flower girl is almost a small highlight at every wedding. A beautiful dress is therefore an absolute must! However, it should not only look enchanting, but also be as practical as possible and ideally match the wedding dress.

Involve the flower girls in the decision-making process – this way you can be sure that the children feel comfortable. A few helpful tips and styling ideas can also help you choose the right flower girl dresses.

Flower girl dresses are often made of delicate chiffon or satin, but dresses made of tulle are also becoming increasingly popular. Decorated with delicate lace embellishments, the girls are transformed into little princesses for their big appearance.

In general, you should choose materials for festive clothing in which the flower girls feel comfortable throughout the day. Underdresses or bodysuits made of cotton or jersey are particularly suitable so that the little ones don't sweat when playing around.

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Knee-length flower girl dresses are currently very trendy. They look particularly elegant, and at the same time offer the child the necessary comfort and guarantee plenty of freedom of movement.

But floor-length pieces with a flared skirt also look enchanting and are ideal for adding that certain something to this special day. Princess effect guaranteed!

Dresses in an Empire cut or A-line models look really chic and are also popular choices for weddings, as they are very comfortable for the girls.

A festive outfit without the right accessories and shoes? Unimaginable. This also adds the finishing touch to your flower girls. It is best to match the accessories and girls' shoes to the color of the dress.

This creates a particularly harmonious look and ensures a coherent overall impression. If desired, you can also incorporate the floral theme into the accessories and thus skillfully round off the romantic look.

Braided wreaths of fresh flowers or headbands with decorative silk blossoms adorn the heads of the little wedding guests. Especially young flower girls enjoy this, as they feel like princesses.

With delicate bracelets and subtle flower-shaped earrings, you can set elegant accents in the outfit. A glittering belt in silver or gold turns any simple flower girl dress into an eye-catcher.

To emphasize the elegant character of the flower girl dresses, the right shoes are essential. Flat ballerinas with ankle straps are a good choice, as they offer the children good support.

Patent leather shoes in white are particularly popular here. But flower girls also cut a fine figure in sandals with laces. The important thing when choosing the right footwear is that the shoes are comfortable and the children can walk well in them.

In most cases, flower girl dresses have no sleeves or short sleeves. This can be pleasant on hot summer days, but for autumn and winter weddings or at cold times, a jacket is essential.

This can be a classic pretty cardigan, or a bolero or a blazer. Another option is a thin scarf that the girls wear over their shoulders. In addition to the jacket, tights keep the flower children warm.

Choose between skin-colored or white tights that best suit the little ones' outfit.

Probably the most important accessory for a flower girl is the scattering basket, in which the blossoms are kept. You can either borrow this from a florist or buy it online. As a rule, the scattering baskets are white or natural-colored.

Decorated with a bow and a few blossoms, the baskets become a nice eye-catcher next to the flower girl dress.

To make the grand appearance of the little wedding guests something very special, here are a few extra tips for your wedding with flower girls.

Usually, children from the family or close circle of friends are chosen as flower girls. In some cases, even their own children have this honor. Children aged three to nine are best suited.

Also, when making your selection, keep in mind that some children are very shy and don't like being in the spotlight. So always ask the girls themselves if they really want to take on this task.

Normally, fresh petals are scattered. These should ideally be matched to the color scheme of the wedding – the overall picture looks harmonious if the scattered petals match the colors of the bridal bouquet, the decoration and the flower girls' outfits.

White or red rose petals, which stand for loyalty and love, are very popular.

Before you plan to have flower girls at your wedding, you should discuss this with the registry office or the church. Scattering petals is not always allowed, as the flowers may leave stains on the floor.

Therefore, find out in advance what the local regulations are.