Little Treasures
Flowergirls and pageboys are an adorable touch to the wedding party. If you can put up with the unpredictable, over excitable and downright horrible, that is. Don’t worry, just kidding. Children can be a little wild, but they often calm down if they have an important job. Of course, it doesn’t really need to be an important job- just so long as they think it is! Once you’ve decided how to keep them calm, finding something for them to wear is child’s play (See what I did there?… Sorry). What’s more, with adorable outfits all over the high street you don’t need to spend a fortune on dresses and suits from a specialist shop, and you can find outfits in any colour under the sun. Perfect!
For little flowergirls, cute princess dresses are everywhere. This lovely purple butterfly dress by Tigerlily from Debenhams is a bargain at £30. It is also available in ivory, in which case you can add a satin ribbon sash to suit any colour scheme. With a fairytale net skirt and scattered with sparkles to catch the light, this dress is ideal for little princesses. Available in a squeaky cute age 1 up to a more responsible age 8, your flowergirls can co-ordinate whatever their ages.
You can’t team a beautiful dress with any old scuffed shoes. Have a look at Accessorize for a range of lovely shoes ideal for little girls. These beautiful sparkling shoes are just £15 and available in a huge range of sizes. This pair are a shining silver colour with a tiny cute bow, but they are also sold in pink and black. The best thing about these is that they are hugely fashionable yet still suitable for girls of any age- what more could you, or your flowergirls, want?
The finishing touches are some pretty accessories. This adorable hairband from Marks & Spencer is ideal for flowergirls of all ages. The cute glittering bow is bang on trend and adds a quirky asymmetrical look. The best thing about this pretty hair accessory? It’s a ridiculously cheap £5.00! What an absolute bargain!
Don’t forget the pageboys. This gold set is also from Debenhams. A bargain £20 includes the shirt, waistcoat and smart cravat. This is the most neutral of the colours, so is suitable for any wedding but they also sell a red and grey version. Guaranteed to make any little boy looks smart, no matter his age, this set is available in ages 1 to 16, perfect for all ages. Team with a smart jacket and trousers, also available from Debenhams for a fantastic dapper look.
Don’t think of digging out the scruffy school shoes to wear with a brand new, clean suit. These smart black loafers are the ideal choice to team with a smart pageboy outfit. Starting at a fantastic £25, they won’t break the bank. Besides, they are a great versatile shoe that the boys can wear to other occasions after the big day.
When you’re blowing your budget on the dress, venue, photography and all the other big (and expensive) purchases, the last thing you want to be worrying about is the dress for your niece or your cousin-in-law’s shoes. With a single trip to the shops, you can pick up everything you need at only around £50 for each outfit. That’s one thing off your mind. Now how to stop them running riot during the speeches?
