Flower Girls & Page Boys

Not only do you have to think about your older bridesmaids but you also need to think about those cute flower girls & pageboys! 

I really enjoy looking at these outfits because they're just so cute & a lot easier to make a decision for!

The 3 main shops where i've found cute outfits are John Lewis, Monsoon & Next. They all have a good variety of different styles & colours which makes easy choosing :)

Here are a few ideas for you...

Flower girls

1. John Lewis Fairy Bridesmaid Dress

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This dress is just so cute! I absolutely love the big bow at the back & the length of the dress would be perfect for a really young flower girl or a bridesmaid a bit older.

2. John Lewis Empire Line Lace Bridesmaid Dress

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I really love the lace detailing on this dress. It could be a perfect way to match the bridesmaids to your own wedding dress & it's also beautifully delicate!

3. John Lewis Lace Mesh Bridesmaid Dress

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This is a perfect mix of the previous two dresses! It has a gorgeous lace top & then a really princess like skirt at the bottom. You'd definitely make your flower girls feel special in this outfit!

4. Monsoon Veroniquea Bridesmaid Dress

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This dress is for an 'older' flower girl but they also offer a baby version which is slightly shorter :) my favourite part of this dress is the daisy lace effect at the top :)

5. Monsoon Estella Crochet Bodice Bridesmaid Dress

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This dress is an ideal one for those of you who are getting married abroad. It has a lovely floaty skirt & capped sleeves too which gives it a summery effect :)

6. Next Ecru Sash Bridesmaid Dress

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This dress is perfect if you have flower girls of various ages as it comes in sizes 3 months - 16 years so if you'd like everyone to match then this could be the one for you. It's also really versatile as it has a sash which would be easy to remove & replace with your colour scheme.

I also think it's really cute to give the younger flower girls cute converse to go with their pretty dresses to give the outfit something different.

Pageboys

1. John Lewis Heirloom Collection Mini Diamond Print

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I love this little suit so much! I think it's perfect for a summer wedding with the shorts & I love the colour. You can also buy full length trousers if you prefer a more formal look or if you're having a winter wedding. I think that the bow tie really works as well as the converse :)

2. John Lewis Heirloom Collection Linen Blend 'Stone'

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I love the colour of this suit. It would be a really good neutral colour if you don't want them to necessarily match the bridal party. It's really casual but at the same time it looks formal too. Love love love this outfit!

3. Monsoon Brad 4 Piece Suit 'Navy'

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I really love this little waistcoat number. It's just adorable & is a really lovely navy colour. Perfect for a pageboys of various ages!

4. Next Grey Linen Blend Suit

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I don't know if the suit or the little boy in the picture is cuter to be honest?! So adorable!! Either way, I LOVE this outfit. I love the material, the colour & style. It's so stylish & really classic too.

So there you have a few different flower girl & pageboy ideas.

I've definitely found it harder to find boys outfits but I suppose it always like that even when your just shopping for boys everyday clothes. John Lewis, Monsoon & Next offer a variety of outfits but most of them are only slightly different with colours, patterns & materials.  

Thank you for reading

Love,

Dainty Bride xx

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April Favourites

Now we're at the beginning of May & I've only recently started my blog, I thought I would write an April favourites for you all!

This isn't strictly bridal or beauty or fashion, just a bit of a mix of everything :)

1. Yellow Zara Coat

I absolutely love yellow! Before last year I was too scared to wear yellow, being ginger and all. I didn't think it would suit me. I found a top last summer in Zara & I just thought "why not?" So, ever since then, I've just wanted to buy everything yellow! I saw this coat in Zara and fell madly in love :) It's so classy & cut beautifully yet really bright. It makes me happy every time I look at it. (I realise I have problems!) It's really versatile too because I can dress it down with jeans and a simple top or really dress it up for an evening outfit with heels & smarter clothes! Perfect for the Spring to Summer weather

2. YSL Youth Liberator

I really wanted to try a new high end foundation & one of my close friends recommended the YSL Youth Liberator. It feels so soft on your skin & also looks so natural which is perfect for the "no makeup, makeup look." The shade I have is BR 20 & it matches me perfectly which is usually something that I struggle with as I am really pale but get lots of freckles in the summer. I love wearing this foundation during the day as I feel like my skin can still breathe!

3. Bumble & Bumble Shampoo

I've had this shampoo for a few months now & I don't think I'll ever go back. I have the 'Coco de creme' range which smells divine! I feel like it makes my hair look & feel luxurious & that it's better for it than some of the less expensive brands. This may not be the case but I'm well & truly in love with this shampoo. I need to purchase the conditioner as soon as payday comes around!

4. Essie Ballet Slippers

Again, this isn't specifically something I have started using this month but it's such a staple in my beauty regime. Because of where I work, I can't wear bright colour nail polish but I hate wearing no polish at all so this is the perfect colour for just that! I find the applicator brush is really easy to use & is the right size making it easy to apply the polish. I also find that Essie nail polishes last quite well too which is always a bonus as I hate buying a nail varnish colour I love, only for it to chip an hour later :(

5. Topshop Ripped Jeans

I bought these jeans as a small pick me up after a recent operation. They were definitely one of the best buys I've done in a while. I haven't bought jeans from Topshop in over 2 years as I always felt they never fitted me properly & weren't overly comfy. This pair however, are slightly high waisted so fit me really well & are a really soft denim which means I can even chill in them at home without getting uncomfortable. Like my Zara coat, I can dress these down with a top & converse or add some heels to be able to wear them in the evening.

6. Pinterest

Pinterest has been my best friend over the last couple of months. Ever since I got engaged, I've been loving adding ideas to my 'Wedding Board' as well as discovering new and exciting ideas & DIY's from other Pinterester's (new creation of a word there.) I just love Pinterest! If I have some ingredients I want to use up I just head to Pinterest & voila I have a recipe! If I have an item of clothing I don't want to throw away but don't know what to wear it with, I search on Pinterest & voila, I have a new outfit! It's definitely been a great help discovering what sort of wedding I would like :) 

7. Aubergine

As you will have realised from my 'A Healthy Bride' post I have a real love for aubergine. It is so versatile & tastes really good. I just want to use it for everything! And I mean the best part about loving it, is that it's healthy :)

8. Exploring

During April I had a real urge to do lots of exploring to various places I'd never visited before. I had such a great time, learning new facts, discovering beautiful places & doing it with people I love. Mid-April is when the exploring began with Southwell. I went there initially to talk wedding & ended up seeing quite a bit of Southwell which is a very beautiful place! I then went to the Cotswolds with my friends & got to visit Broadway & Stratford. Again, stunning places with lots of history. Towards the end of April I went to Lincoln & Haddon Hall too which was so interesting!

Broadway

Lincoln

Haddon Hall

9. Blazers

I've recently re-discovered my love for blazers! Now that the weather is getting a little better, I'll be able to whip them out even more. I think I have 4 now which are all completely different but so useful for a little cover up if it's still a bit chilly or if your out all day & it's going to cool down later on. I also love using them to smarten up an outfit :)

H&M

 

Topshop

 

Zara

 











Jack Wills



10. Jo Malone 'Pomegranate Noir' Perfume

My fiancé bought this perfume for me as a leaving gift before he moved to the USA & it smells incredible! For some reason I feel really "grown up" when I wear this because it's completely different to any other perfume I've owned. It's also really versatile because I feel like I can wear it day or night & it seems to be a good lasting perfume too as I've already used it loads but it's barely used any! Yay :)














So there you have my April Favourites! Let me know if you'd like this to be a monthly post?

Thank you for reading

Love,
Dainty Bride xx

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