It’s a nice day for a white wedding

I totally love dressing little kids up. So much so, that I often buy my nieces and nephews a new outfit for no reason. Children’s clothes are just so tiny and sparkly and fun. Natasha has not yet picked out her flower girl dress, so setting out with a budget of $50 and a color scheme of white, pink, and champagne (or fawn, if you will) here is what I found.
I actually think this cappuccino baby doll dress would be just perfect. The bridesmaid dresses have a sheen to them, so this might work really well. However, I always do worry a bit that the colors will be just slightly off to the point where it becomes annoying to onlookers. A poufy dress makes wee ones feel like a princess, and is always oh so adorable (especially with the high waist!). All she would need is a tiny tiara.
Embroidered Baby-doll Dress

I love that at Flower Girl Dress for Less, you can build your own dress too! I am a sucker for this ivory dress (it’s just SO sweet), but it’s sold out! Have the perfect flower girl dress, but wanting your flower girl to fit in more with your overall color scheme? Try getting a sash in your wedding colors. How much more fawn like could this sash be?

My go-to store? This Ebay gem. Their dresses start out at $15! Yes, one-five. They have a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors and they make my wallet smile. Want to see a specific dress posted here? Just click on one of the pictures below.

IVORY DUSTY ROSE PINK WEDDING FLOWER GIRL DRESS SASH SIZE 2 4 6 7 8 10 12 14 16

IVORY CHAMPAGNE WINE JR BRIDESMAID PAGEANT FLOWER GIRL DRESS 18M 2 4 6 8 9 10

WHITE DUSTY ROSE PINK BRIDESMAID WEDDING FLOWER GIRL DRESS 12M 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

WHITE PINK WEDDING PAGEANT TULLE FORMAL GOWN FLOWER GIRL DRESS 12-18m 2 4 6 8 10

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