More and more brides are choosing to accent their flower girls’ wedding-day attire with the addition of fairy wings. In times long gone by, flower girls preceded the wedding couple up the aisle, strewing the walk with grains for good luck, fertility, and prosperity. Today, the feel of the flower girl’s duties is much the same. There is a universal “awww,” that emerges from the bridal guests when the flower girl enters a wedding.

Most brides choose a dress for their flower girl that is either A) a miniature version of their own or B) modeled after the bridal party, theme or color scheme. This makes the flower girl unique and beautiful (but not more beautiful than the bride!).  So, playing up her youthful, girly role can be super fun.

Why not spice up this tradition with a trendy alternative? Fairy wings can enhance the mood of your wedding, adding an air of wispiness. Fairy wings at a wedding suggest a whimsical and fairy-tale feel to the occasion, and can make your wedding even more romantic.

Fairy wings are easily obtained for your flower girls both online and in stores. In addition, they can be easily made by the DIY bride. A pair of wire hangers and some tulle add up to a mystical little flower girl.

For those questioning the emerging tradition, garbing your flower girl with wings can add to her enjoyment of the day. After all, what little girl hasn’t dreamed of being a fairy princess? Your guests, also, are not likely to forget how fabulous you looked, with little fairies flying around on your wedding day!