Flower Girl Headpiece
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Having a flower girl headpiece that compliments her outfit can complete your girl’s wedding attire.
Options for a Flower Girl Headpiece
When you are looking to buy a headpiece or hair accessory for your flower girl, you will soon learn that your choices are virtually endless. Most brides end up with something in one of three areas:
- Matching the bridal headpiece with a veil and/or tiara
- Ring or wreath of flowers
- Simple hair accessories, like bows, headbands, and clips
The age and comfort level of your flower girl may factor into choosing a headpiece. Toddler aged girls would look adorable wearing a ring of flowers, but may fuss with it. A better option may be clipped in barrettes with flowers attached.
The length and texture of your flower girl’s hair can make a difference in the type of headpiece that works. Girls with shorter or extremely fine hair may not be able to keep barrettes or combs in; a decorative headband might be best. Long haired girls who would be putting their hair up can easily clip a miniature veil to the back.
Tiara and Veil
Brides who choose to wear a tiara may want their flower girl headpiece to match. If your tiara has pearls, then choose a tiara with pearls. If yours has crystals, then choose crystals. Even if the bride is not wearing a tiara, some still choose them for their flower girls. This can complete a princess look for a fairytale themed wedding, or simply complement the dress she is wearing.
Veils are another option for flower girls. Much shorter in length than a bride’s traditional veil, they often attach to the back of a tiara or ring of flowers. This look often compliments flower girls with curly updos, although it can be done with hair down or pulled into a sleek bun.
The veil or combination veil/tiara look is something many brides choose for an older flower girl that is considered to be more of a “miniature bride.” This is a slightly older flower girl who may wear a scaled-down version of the bride’s dress. Patterns in the two dresses would be similar, as would the jewelry and headpiece.
Ring of Flowers
Flower girls in outdoor or spring/summer weddings often wear rings or wreaths around their heads. Real flowers are often incorporated, with small leaves and a visible vine. These can be made by your florist or by a family member, but be sure to do them within a day or two of the wedding to make sure they look fresh.
Weddings in the fall can use rings of flowers as well. Instead of putting live flowers into the ring, consider using dried or faux. Winter weddings often incorporate rings of faux flowers, usually white, often treated to give a sparkly shine to them.
Faux flower headpieces are often less costly and can be found year round. They also may have strong combs attached for positioning.
Hair Accessories
Instead of using a full headpiece like tiara, veil, or flower ring, many brides opt to use simple accessories. Headbands, barrettes, and clips are popular choices. Color can be incorporated into your girl’s headpiece and looks especially nice if she has a colored satin bow or dress accents.
The following accessories would be perfect for a flower girl headpiece:
- Large white or colored bow
- Ribbon or streamers
- Rhinestone clips
- Barrettes with flowers or butterflies attached
- Pearl headband
- Rhinestone or pearl hair snaps
Cost of a Flower Girl Headpiece
To keep wedding costs down, you may want to choose a headpiece that is fairly inexpensive. Chances are that a tiara, veil, and flower ring will simply become dress-up toys after the wedding. Barrettes, clips, or other accessories may be able to get used one or two more times for other special occasions.
Because many brides consider the headpiece to be part of the flower girl’s jewelry, they will often give it as part of the gift to the girl (along with something else). This also helps keep costs down for parents who may be paying for the dress all ready.
Most simple headpieces will run between ten and fifty dollars, depending on where you buy it and how elaborate it is. Before ordering a real flower ring, ask your florist for an estimate.
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