Children bring a youth and element of joy to any wedding. If you decide to include flower girls, their attire should reflect that of the bride’s while remaining age appropriate. Modest necklines and ankle or mid-calf hemlines work best.

Hair ornamentation is ideal for the flower girls – tailored bows, headbands or tiny rhinestone flowers on a barrette. Shoes should be elegant white, stain or ballet slippers that blend in tone.

My favorite finishing touch for a flower girl is short, white cotton gloves. They look adorable and elegant. If the flower girls are holding bouquets, make sure they are small and easy to maneuver – anything complex will seem out of place on a small child. – XO, Vera

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