Shop the cutest dresses for flower girl dresses for your littlest bridesmaids
Besides your own dress as the bride, bridesmaids dresses are one of the top priorities of wedding planning. Trust me, if your bridesmaid doesn't like the dress, she'll let you know. You've got a bit more wiggle room with your flower girl dresses, with younger bridesmaids and their dresses being less expensive and let's face it, all the more cuter.
When it comes to flower girls, many brides choose to have a young member of their family, such as a niece, a daughter or a cousin, as flower girls who walk down the aisle to scatter petals ahead of the bridesmaids and the bride.
Flower girl dresses - my top picks
Cutest ivory flower girl dress: Phase Eight Rosa Lace Smock Dress, £79
Cutest white flower girl dress: Next Taffeta Bridesmaid Dress, from £36
Cutest pink flower girl dress: Monsoon Molly Scuba Bridesmaid Dress, £50
Cutest green flower girl dress: Etsy Boho Flower Girl Dress, from £44.99
Cutest blue flower girl dress: Needle & Thread Ribbon Bouquet Bodice Kids Dress, £210
Plenty of high street shops carry collections of these sweet frocks, with Monsoon flower girl dresses being among some of the most popular. Department stores like Next, John Lewis and Debenhams also sell them, from their own label plus brands, and online, it's niche wedding and occasionwear retailers like Roco and Chi Chi that carry a wider range of flower girl dresses to choose, from ivory to pink to navy blue.
But what are they actually meant to wear? If you're not sure where to begin when shopping for your flower girl dresses, keep scrolling…
Flower girls - expert advice
We asked HELLO! Weddings Editor Nichola Murphy for her expert insight:
What age should a flower girl be?
"Flower girls are the youngest members of the bridal party and tend to be from toddler ages of around three to ten, while junior bridesmaids are generally slightly older, around ten to fourteen," comments Nichola. "However, brides can choose to include younger members of the family."
Should flower girls wear the same dress as bridesmaids?
Not necessarily. "If you want uniformity in your wedding photos, try to choose the same colour or silhouette for your bridesmaids and flower girls, such as floor-length dresses or similar sleeves. However, the most important thing to consider is whether the flower girls have age-appropriate styles."
What colour dress is a flower girl supposed to wear?
Nichola suggests looking for inspiration, from royalty to Instagram. "If you look at the royal family for inspiration, most flower girls and bridesmaids wear white as it is a symbol of purity and it's historically believed it deters evil spirits," she explains.
"But it is down to personal preference – some brides opt for white flower girls but coloured bridesmaids, or keep the entire bridal party in the same coordinating hue such as pastel blue or pale pink."
How I chose the sweetest flower girl dresses:
- Size: This edit focuses solely on flower girl dresses, with most available in baby, toddler and younger girl sizes. Some go up to age 13, but we've saved bridesmaid dresses for teens for our bridesmaid edit.
- Trending colours: We've picked the top trending flower girl dress colours to focus on; ivory and white, pink, green and blue. If the dresses are available in colours other than the one pictured, I've made sure to call that out.
- Brands: There's a lot of flower girl dresses out there but I've only included those from brands we personally have used, or trust, and are either high street retailers or specific wedding dress brands. You'll find a few from Etsy on there, but be sure to read the whole description online before ordering - many of these are custom made and returns aren't always accepted, so do your homework.
Shop our edit of the sweetest flower girl dresses...
White Flower Girl Dresses
John Lewis Kids' Short Sleeve Lace Dress
Sizes: 2 years to 12 years
Colours: Ivory
Shipping: Free delivery with a £50 spend
Returns: Within 35 days
This beautiful dress has a lace bodice with short sleeves and a zip fastening at the back. The removable waist tie can be tied to suit your style, and it's the full tulle skirt that we know flower girls would love to twirl in.
From £50 at John Lewis
Monsoon Tulle Bridesmaid Dress
Sizes: 2 years to 16 years
Colours: Ivory
Shipping: Free delivery with a £30 spend
Returns: Within 30 days
Featuring an exaggerated bow detailing to the back, this dress has a round neck, the cutest short puff sleeves and a mesh overlay skirt. Minimal, and chic.
From £50 at Monsoon
Ever Pretty Lace and Sparkle Princess Flower Girl Dress with Flutter Sleeves
Sizes: 120-170cm
Colours: White
Shipping: Free delivery with a £70 spend
Returns: Within 30 days
For something with a little sparkle, Ever Pretty's flower girl dress has delicate lace and subtle sparkling details for them to live out their Princess dreams. Flutter sleeves and a royal-worthy silhouette add to the whimsical, fairytale dress.
£58.99 at Ever Pretty
Next Taffeta Bridesmaid Dress
Sizes: 3 months to 8 years
Colours: Ivory, fuschia, pink and teal
Shipping: £4.95 for next day delivery
Returns: Within 28 days
A beautifully simple dress to complement any wedding theme, this taffeta dress is streamlined with puff sleeves and a flared skirt. At the back, it has button closure, a v-back and big bow.
From £36 at Next
Blue flower girl dresses
Needle & Thread Lilybelle Long Sleeve Kids Dress
Sizes: 3 years to 10 years
Colours: Blue
Shipping: Free delivery
Returns: Within 14 days
With long sleeves and dashings of embellishment, Needle & Thread's flower girl dress is a beautifully multi-layered dress.
£210 at Needle & Thread
$309 at Needle & Thread
Etsy Flower Girl Dress
Sizes: 9mths - five years
Colours: Navy blue
Shipping: Delivery costs £5.45
Returns: Within 7 days
Lined with cotton for comfort, this is a vintage-style flower girl dress in the deepest navy blue. Note the OTT bow for extra cuteness.
£39.99 at Etsy
$53.10 at Etsy
Pink Flower Girl Dresses
Roco Clothing Girls Pink Rhea Dress
Sizes: 1 years to 13 years
Colours: Pink, white
Shipping: Free delivery on orders over £80
Returns: Within 30 days
Featuring pearl detailing on to a tulle voluminous skirt, this sweet dress has a satin bodice with frilled shoulder and a v-neck back plus detachable bow.
From £35 at Roco Clothing
From $54 at Roco Clothing
Studio Pink Glitter Mesh Dress
Sizes: 6months to 8years
Colours: Pink
Shipping: £4.99 standard delivery
Returns: Within 28 days
A super pretty pink dress with a glitter mesh skirt, with the sweetest embroidered body. Frill sleeves with a scalloped edge make it even cuter.
£14.99 (save 50%) at House of Fraser
Reiss Maisie Satin Flared Party Dress
Reiss Flower Girl Dress
Sizes: 4 years to 12 years
Colours: Pink and Ivory
Shipping: Free delivery with a £50 spend
Returns: Within 35 days
Simple and elegant, the Maisie dress from Reiss features flouncy short sleeves, a crew neckline and is made from smooth satin. Also available in ivory.
From £55 (save 34%) at Reiss via John Lewis
Green Flower Girl Dresses
Monsoon Tulle Bridesmaid Dress Green
Sizes: 3 years to 13 years
Colours: Green, ivory and pink
Shipping: Free delivery with a £30 spend
Returns: Within 30 days
A classic shape makes Monsoon's flower girl dress a traditional choice. Featuring a plain ivory front and floaty tulle skirt in sage green, the exaggerated bow at the back adds an extra layer of adorableness.
From £45 at Monsoon
From $79 at Monsoon
Etsy Boho Flower Girl Dress
Sizes: 6mths - 12 years
Colours: Sage green
Shipping: Delivery costs £4.25
Returns: Within 21 days
For something a little more boho, how beautiful is this sage green dress, embroidered with flowers on a tulle skirt? A sash can be added around the waist at an extra cost.
From £44.99 at Etsy
From $59.87 at Etsy
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