A Guide to Junior Bridesmaid Dresses

The junior bridesmaid, who is usually somewhere between the ages of eight and 14, plays an important role in the wedding. But, since they are usually quite a bit younger than the other bridesmaids, save for the flower girl, the junior bridesmaid dresses will need to reflect their age group while still resembling the rest of the wedding party.

In most instances, the wedding's attendants are responsible for paying for their own dresses, or in this case, their parents would have that honor, so the first thing you'll want to keep in mind as a considerate bride is the price. Luckily, today there are countless styles, colors, and designs to choose from that are suitable for any budget and any type of wedding, without having to search in the discount aisle.

Never forget the invaluable resources you'll find online for finding the absolute perfect junior outfit, many of which will be less expensive than those you'll find hanging on the racks in the traditional bridal shops. There are plenty of sales and discount bridesmaid dresses to choose from and you'll also have an incredibly wider selection than you would in any store.

Junior bridesmaids will always want to be in fashion and wear a dress or outfit that's flattering as well as appealing to their age range, and in the very best case scenario, one that's also able to be worn again on another occasion, like to the next school dance.

Since many girls in this age group may not be quite as developed as the older attendants, you'll want to choose both a neckline and style of dress to complement any frame. Instead of the traditional floor length gown, which is often too "grown-up" anyway, consider two piece ensembles that can be mixed and matched appropriately according to the individual size and shape of each attendant, regardless of their age. This also provides the option of wearing the pieces again separately in the future.

Steer clear of strapless gowns. The dress should at least have spaghetti straps or feature some type of sleeve, or perhaps even a wrap or scarf, depending on the formality or overall theme of the wedding. Choose from styles such as cap sleeves, bell sleeves, and three-quarter length sleeves.

As far as the neckline is concerned, a scoop, square, v-neck, or even heart-shaped style should work well, leaving the plunging necklines for the older crowd as well as dresses with high slits up the side or open backs. Simply keep in mind that understated elegance with an emphasis on beauty, but also modesty, should be the theme at hand when it comes to shopping for junior bridesmaids dresses and gowns.

While the final decision about the bridal party's attire is, of course, ultimately the bride's, it's always most appreciated to take all of the previous points into consideration when choosing the junior bridesmaid dresses to ensure everyone is as happy as you'll be when the big day finally arrives.

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