We tried on flower girl dresses for Uncle Chris and Aunt Kate's wedding today.
I liked both styles. The bottom style fits Maddy a little bit better but I love the skirt style in the top ones.
We were a little bit limited in style choices because Maddy is sooooo petite. We had to find styles that were cut slightly smaller because the smallest size was a 2 and Maddy is thin enough to be in an INFANT size. Of course, we needed the toddler sized dresses because we wanted to match with Gwen and she's a size 3 or 4.
The girls liked trying on the dresses. They've never shown much interest in being "pretty" so I wasn't sure I could motivate them to be flower girls for that reason. But it looks like I can! It's a relief because you really do need to find some motivation for anything you want a 3 year old to do! I just hope they'll actually walk down the aisle!
I have a friend who just got married last weekend and had twin flower girls who are nearly 3 years old. One of them cried through the whole ceremony and one of her Bridesmaids had to hold her. All the guests though it was precious and many said it "made" the whole ceremony (I'm not so sure of that!). This is good to know since one (or both) of the girls might not follow instructions perfectly and might decide to stop, mid aisle, and get really shy (or pick their nose) for a few seconds before sprinting to the altar to hug Daddy's leg. Hopefully that'll be okay with the bride and groom!
Gorgeous! They look beautiful. It will be hard to choose!
Posted by: Jamie | July 30, 2007 at 02:35 PM
I love the 'tea length' dresses on top too! They are just so lovely, your girls. BTW, when my oldest was 3 she too was a flower girl. She did great, as I'm sure Gwen & Maddy will. Secret was to get a seat in the front pew and knell down on the aisle. She saw me waiting for her and headed straight for me!
Posted by: Michele (VAMom2Be) | July 31, 2007 at 04:41 AM
Those dresses are gorgeous! When Emilia is a flower girl at her grandparents' anniversary ceremony next June, I plan to bribe her with candy--I'm going to hide it in my bouquet. Maybe Gwen & Maddy will go for that? :)
Posted by: Marilyn | July 31, 2007 at 01:46 PM
Bottom. Definitely. Draws the attention more to the faces. CUTE.
Mirjam
Posted by: Mirjam | August 01, 2007 at 02:05 PM
I know someone who can alter them for you.
The girls look sweet. I think the top one is prettier.
Posted by: Vicki Sue | August 01, 2007 at 02:50 PM
oh my gosh- I think the bottom dress was the one both of my nieces wore in my wedding almost 6 years ago!
They look stunning.
i love all the updates and I especially love the sisterly love they are developing.
My sis and I are 11 mos apart and we LOVED sharing a room and they will too eventually I am sure.
They are both so dear.
Love,
K.x
Posted by: kimber | August 07, 2007 at 11:54 AM
They look like gorgeous dreamy fairies.
Posted by: Yoli | August 07, 2007 at 11:59 AM
absolutely beautiful. They might just show up the bride (wink)
Posted by: Robin | August 07, 2007 at 01:07 PM