Understanding the Many Appeals of Ivory Flower Girl Dresses

Understanding the Many Appeals of Ivory Flower Girl Dresses

Article by Patricia Pirkis

If you are starting to plan your upcoming wedding you have probably happily jumped right into the many catalogs, websites, and stores selling bridal clothes. After all, selecting the gowns for the day is usually one of the most enjoyable parts of the process. The gowns must usually include one for the flower girl, and if a bride is sticking to classic wedding guidelines she will usually select one of the many ivory flower girl dresses to coordinate with her own gown.

Why is it that there are so many ivory flower girl dresses? Though the evolution of the bridal party has always included the presence of flower girls, it is the Victorian era tradition that is most similar to the modern wedding experience. It was at that time that a flower girl tended to dress almost identically to the bride, and even today a look at well-made flower girl dresses would demonstrate the similarities between adult and children’s gowns.

Fortunately, most ivory flower girl dresses meant to look similar to a bridal gown will never be as “fussy” or detailed as the adult version. This means that dozens of buttons, tons of delicate lace trims, hours of embroidery or beading, and difficult to manage trains will usually be absent. Instead, the dresses are meant to be more of a reflection of the general tone of the entire bridal party.

For example, it is not unusual to find ivory flower girl dresses in “heirloom” designs and styles, but it is just as easy to find them in extremely basic styles with options for coordinating waist bands or sashes, embroidery, or even silk flowers and adornments that will “dress up” the gown without making it difficult for the child to wear.

Any of the available styles will usually be able to fit into an array of adult designs. For instance, an ivory dress might have a sheer embroidered overlay and silk sash that offer a bit of a reflection of some features of the bride’s gown, but which also matches the dresses worn by the bridesmaids too.

One thing that should dictate the selection is the needs of the child who will actually wear the gown. For instance, it is a good idea to allow toddlers freedom of movement by selecting an ivory dress with a shorter hemline, while an older child will be able to wear a gown with more detail and adornments.

About the Author

Patricia Pirkis is writing articles for shopbriarpatch, We specialize in children’s special event clothing, flower girl dresses, Ivory dresses and many more.