How To Dress Your Kids When Going To A Wedding

Weddings are a joyous occasion that demands the attendance to wear their nicest threads. It's a great opportunity to get all dressed up. Surely, there will be a lot of photos taken and it's an opportunity to make a record of your life. This is particularly true if it's the wedding of a close friend or family member.

Decide On The Style You Want Them To Wear

The first thing you need to choose is the basic style that you want them to wear to the event. There are a few basic options to choose from like black tie, formal, cool, comfortable, or casual. It's important to consider the theme of The wedding if there is one. Not all weddings will utilize or require formal clothing.

In this day and age, many people are choosing to do different themed weddings like outlaw, hippie, metal or a blend. Of course, most weddings will stick to the traditional theme.

The same is true for little girls’ clothing choices but like always, there is still more to consider. Because they are children, there's more wiggle room for their clothing options. However, you still need to stick to a fancy formal dress if possible. For a little girl, this could be an extravagant princess dress. Or a traditional flower girl ensemble. Looking at a children's wedding specialty shop like PEGEEN can give you an idea of the available options as you can find these various styles.

If the bride and groom decide on a more atypical wedding theme, you'll have to consider many different styles. If they don't specify, you can assume it's a conventionally themed wedding. In this instance, a three-piece suit or elegant dress of any variety should be acceptable.

Consider Their Comfort

When it comes to children and long events, comfort is essential. Often, comfort and ease of wear go hand in hand. Make sure you opt for more child-friendly options when selecting key items.

For boys, a clip-on tie, be it bow or traditional, is a lifesaver. Not only is it difficult to tie a proper-looking knot on a child, but it’s also easy for it to come undone or tighten up and make the child feel uncomfortable. With the clip-on tie, you can quickly put the tie on or take it off without much fuss. Another consideration is the shoes. Opt for a dress shoe that has Velcro or easy-to-use buckles instead of laces or a slip-on. This will ensure that the shoe can be easily loosened, tightened, taken off, or secured.

It varies quite a bit more for girls because of the many different styles and features available on various gowns and dresses. Try to pick something with fixed bows or embellishments. That way there is little need to tie or just them constantly. Particularly light colors may not be suitable as they are easily stained. And if the dress has too many ruffles or pleats, it's likely to get snagged. The dress should be easy to put on and take off as your child will likely need to use the restroom multiple times during the event. Just make sure that it's comfortable and easy to use.

Embellish For Cuteness

Try to embellish their outfit with something cool. For little boys, make sure that their suit is stylish and well-fitting. You don't have to go in a boring wedding suit to fit in. You can opt for a slick modern suit or an old-style suit with a dapper feel. Add a pair of sunglasses or a wallet chain to have a bad boy feel.

Little girls can accessorize with a variety of different styles depending on what they're into. Of course, traditional things like ribbons and bows are always suitable. But little girls should feel free to embellish with whatever accessory makes them feel confident. They can also choose to don a pair of sunglasses, a wallet chain, or a pair of boots to add a feeling of toughness. An interesting pair of gloves or a kitty cat ears headband might do the trick. 

When dressing your child for a wedding there are a few basic things to consider firstly, make sure they're comfortable and the clothing is easy for them to put on and take off. If they are comfortable, they'll at least wear what you dress them in. If they're uncomfortable, you'll constantly struggle with complaints and wardrobe malfunctions.

Secondly, make sure that it's steam appropriate while giving them some freedom. If you let them choose a few of the clothing options in addition to your choices, they're going to have a lot more fun and will be more likely to show off their outfit with confidence. Nobody likes going in public when they wear something that they don't like. That's true for children as well. It will be a lot more fun for everybody if you give them some control.

If you consider these things your wedding and banquet experience will be out of this world.

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