Flower Girl Dresses Canada

There are quite a few places to buy dresses in Toronto. There's a store called Sweet Ones in Newmarket—a physical store where you can try things on, phone 905-503-0808. In Mississauga, Grandma's Little Darlings offers pickup. Vancouver has Forever A Flower Girl. For online shopping, Azazie, Etsy, and Amazon all have options, with prices ranging from twenty dollars to five or six hundred dollars depending on what tier you want.

Fabric is quite important. Tulle is that ballet skirt netting material—puffy, light, and kids won't get too hot running around in it. Satin has a shiny finish that photographs well. For summer outdoor weddings, don't choose anything too thick or the child will sweat and get fussy. For winter indoor weddings, velvet is quite suitable.

Sizing is a pitfall. Flower girl dress sizes are different from regular children's clothing—you need to measure with a tape measure. Chest, waist, and height—three measurements. When measuring, keep the tape flat, don't angle it. A 5-year-old child's chest is approximately 24 inches and waist around 23 inches, but every child is different, so you still need to measure. When buying online, stores will usually ask you to send the numbers and they'll help you choose the size. Buying one size up is better than buying too small—too big can be altered, too small can't be fixed.

White and ivory are the most common colors, matching the bride's dress. Some choose pink, light blue, or sage green to coordinate with the bridesmaids' colors. Color decisions are up to the bride—flower girl parents generally don't have much say.

Custom dresses take time to wait for—at minimum three to four weeks, and with shipping time it could be a month and a half. Ready-made items are fast and can ship in two or three days. Starting to look three months before the wedding is about right—too early and the child might have a growth spurt and not fit into it anymore.

Regarding money, traditionally the flower girl's parents pay. But some brides give it as a gift—this needs to be clarified in advance to avoid awkwardness. Cheap options online can be found for twenty to thirty dollars, expensive ones cost several hundred dollars—depends on the budget.

When the dress arrives, it needs to be ironed—tulle material will have creases, use a garment steamer slowly. For washing, hand wash only—don't throw it in the washing machine.

Accessories are purchased separately—flower crowns, veils, little dress shoes, and such. Shoes need to be comfortable—it's an all-day wedding event, and if they're too stiff the child will complain.

Length matters. Knee-length is convenient for kids to run around in; ankle-length photographs better but is easy to trip on. Consider the child's age and personality—for the more energetic ones, choosing shorter is safer.