Wedding Gowns & Bridal Gowns

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No, a kissing ball isn’t a fancy ballroom party where guests go about kissing each other. Kissing balls were actually popular handmade Christmas decorations during the Victorian age, a practice that pre-dated hanging mistletoe on a doorway. Kissing balls of old were made of pine needles, evergreen boughs, and flowers arranged around a potato or apple. Today, kissing balls are made of brightly colored flowers and have a number of uses: as an alternative to bouquets, as decorative ornaments for any occasion, and as traditional Christmas decor. The use of kissing balls in weddings is a very recent development. At first it was because many churches did not allow flower girls to drop petals on the aisle because of the damage they do to the carpet, but then more and more brides started noticing how adorable their flower girls looked when they carried little balls of flowers.

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Little girls are such a joy to dress up but if it’s a budget-friendly wedding you want, hold off on getting designer flower girl dresses for your sweet little wedding guests. Even if it weren’t a time of recession, it makes sense to avoid splurging on flower girl dresses as they will probably be worn only once. So where can you find affordable flower dresses that are light on the pocket?

Gone are the days when flower girl dresses were an itchy mass of tiered tulle skirts and lace. Today, flower girl dresses are a little more subdued and low-key; any dress that looks a little too nice for everyday wear can pass off as a flower girl dress. That is why the best place to find affordable flower dresses are at children’s clothing stores like Gingersnaps and Orange Juice, no matter how simple or formal your wedding will be. They’ve got all sorts of dresses for everyday wear and special occasions, and their special occasion dresses are usually frilly enough for a walk down the aisle. For weddings at casual outdoor locations like the beach, you can dress your little helpers in floral cotton dresses – there are so many of these at children’s stores in the mall. Each dress style also comes in different sizes for different ages so your flower girls look synchronized on your wedding day. The best part? Dresses from children’s clothing stores cost a thousand pesos or less. Now how’s that for a great deal?

Just because a dress is affordable doesn’t mean it has to look the part. Just keep your eyes peeled for sweet designs and even sweeter deals, and your guests will forget the meaning of the word “recession” when they see your flower girls scattering petals all over the aisle.

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