We’re having two flower girls…my niece (who I am head over heels crazy about) and the daughter of close family friends on Mr. Sundae’s side of things, who we’ve known since she was born. The two of them together are going to be painfully cute, but I’ve actually been avoiding this post because finding their dresses seems quite daunting to me.
I want to find dresses that allow them to look like the adorable little girls that they are, and be comfortable enough to romp and dance. Plus, my niece will only be a little over a year old so we have to find a dress that comes in both toddler and little girl sizes. Another addition to the list of things I was clueless about prior to wedding planning, I had NO idea how expensive flower girl dresses are! I really don’t want to ask anyone to pay over $100 for a little girl’s dress. I realize that most people have to end up going that route, and that it’s much easier, it’s just not the choice for me. So, in my search for alternatives I’ve come up with a few candidates. First up, this little pintuck number from Janie & Jack. I am not wild about the rose but I am guessing it can be removed. I picture it with a little green cardigan ($58):
And then there is this green polka dot dress from Olive Juice kids ($58). I love the collar and think it would look adorable with a white cardigan. I would be completely sold on this one, but I wish that the skirt was fuller. A friend suggested it might work with a little poofy slip underneath it:
And then there is this one this at Ralph Lauren ($60). There is a child size and a toddler size up to 24 months, so there is one to fit everyone. Again, with a little white cardigan, it would be adorable.
And the one for the tiny little people:
I am still going to keep looking, but am leaning heavily towards either the RL or Olive Juice Kids dresses. Which is your favorite?
I am with Caitlin- I love the RL one. Do they make it in big girl sizes? I am still looking for my rehearsal dress!
The RL one! So cute and a little more formal.
I like the first one. It’s a little more dressy but yet not overly dressy.
RL all the way. So cute!
The Ralph Lauren, hands down!!!
Ralph Lauren all the way. I am a sucker for seer sucker. haha! *cough* ahem. 
not to make your decisions even harder but check out http://www.shopbriarpatch.com/flowgirdres.html - the dresses are in the same price range, come in different styles, sizes, and they even have cardigans and cover ups!
LOVE the RL one, u can always switch it up and have 1 wearing the green dress w/ white cardigan and the 2nd w/ the white dress and green cardian.
LOVE the Ralph Lauren. Do they make it in my size?! 
Ralp Lauren–it looks dressier. Very pretty!
Ralph Lauren, hands down. I love that the two will match but not exactly.
Um, I mean Ralph!
RL for sure! I love kids dresses in color!!
I like that the RL comes in different sizes too.
I love the seersucker! Definitely the RL - it’s too cute.
I agree with everyone else. The Ralph Lauren is definitely the better dress.
I like the RL ones best, but what does your older flower girl think? Also, have you seen this one from Old Navy? http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=38408&pid=552460
They have some other options too, like this one. http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=37708&pid=552456
Both are in sizes up to 5T, and there are more eyelet dresses for girls sizes up to 16. And there is even a green seersucker coat: http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=40247&pid=552457&scid=552457002
RL for sure. Cute enough to make me wish I were having flower girls!
Absolutely the Ralph Lauren. Adorable!
I’ve been hearing about some great finds with Easter dresses. The best part is they’ll be on sale for ridiculously cheap pretty soon. You might want to hold out a bit longer.
The ones you’ve found so far are great! I love the color!
Echoing everyone else…I LOVE the Ralph Lauren dress. So casual, cute, and elegant at the same time! The polka dots are missing the poufy pleats, which is VERY necessary. =)
definitely the ralph lauren one.
#1 or #3, I don’t know!! I guess it depends if you’d rather white or colored.
You might just want to get their sizes and go looking at Ross/TJMaxx/Marshalls very soon. They get a lot of nicer brands (including RL) and will have all the post-Easter things soon.
Check out this site, cute dresses…
http://www.exclusivelychildrens.com/estore/categories.asp?cat=34
try http://www.pinkprincess.com for flower girl dresses
I love the RL dresses but FYI the Jack & Jill is on sale right know for $40.
Mrs. Sundae, Chicago/Lake Geneva, WI
Age and Occupation: 28, Knowledge Manager
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Investment Advisor
Engagement Date: July 20, 2007
Wedding Date: September 2008
Blogging Since: February 5, 2008
Venue: The Abbey Resort
About Me: It’s hard to believe that by the time Mr. Sundae and I get married we will have been together for almost ten years. When we first met in college we split dollar pitchers and now we share the mortgage payments. Despite our love for the city we are looking forward to tying the knot in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
I love the RL one!