Introduction

There are innumerable elements of a successful wedding ceremony. From the bridal attire to the catering service, and from the choice of venue to the wedding decor, everything comes together to make your wedding perfect. 

Along with these unmissable details, the choice of your flower girl’s look can have a strong impact on the way your wedding ceremony is perceived. While your flower girl is going to be the cutest addition to your wedding, you can make her look even more beautiful by adding personalized touches to her attire based on your rustic backyard wedding aesthetic. 

Whether your flower girl is your niece, daughter of your close friend, or even your sweet pooch, there are a million ways to style her for your rustic backyard wedding. If you’re ready to add a touch of elegance to your flower girl’s rustic backyard wedding look, here are top 10 accessories to complement the look:

Start With The Hair

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Clips And Bows

Hair is an essential part of the flower girl look. The way it’s accessorized and accentuated can add a touch of elegance to your flower girl dress and the overall ensemble. To accentuate your flower girl’s rustic backyard wedding look, opt for clips and bows that match the rustic backyard aesthetic. You can choose earthy tones such as brown and green, just focus on matching the color to the theme of the wedding. A big bow or floral clips will be a perfect addition to your flower girl’s rustic backyard look. You can add a big bow to a half updo hairstyle, or add cute clips to a fish braid. Even little flowers in the braid can be a fun way to show everyone who’s the flower girl.

Floral Crown

A beautiful floral crown, even a DIY one can enhance the overall look of the flower girl’s ensemble. The DIY crown can be a great addition to your backyard aesthetic, making it an intimate part of the wedding. For a rustic look, choose deep hued flowers. You can even pick flowers from your lawn to add a touch of personalization to the look. Both real and artificial flowers can be used to decorate your flower girl’s crown, and bonus points for you if it matches your wedding aisle and arch. The floral crown look will work with all types of hairstyles, making it easier to style according to the rustic backyard look.

Add Some Jewelry

Thematic Earrings

While rustic style is mostly about adding natural elements to the ensemble. If you want your flower girl to stand out from the crowd but also blend in with the theme, try adding earrings that match the tone of the backyard wedding. You can even add seasonal flowers and other elements to make the earrings stand out. While DIY floral earrings can be super cute to add, try to match the earrings to your flower girl’s dress. For instance, tulle flower girl dresses can be accentuated by adding pearl earrings to the look. You can also add personalized bracelets and other accessories to complete the ensemble. Feel free to experiment with different jewelry styles and pieces until you come across a look that looks adorable and matches the rustic backyard wedding theme. 

Matching Necklace

If your flower girl is a toddler, you might want to skip out on this step. But if she’s old enough to wear some type of jewelry, you can’t go wrong with a simple pendant piece. If you want to match the necklace to the earrings, go for a floral look for a refreshing ensemble, or choose gold colored jewelry for a rustic look. A pair of simple gold earrings paired with a gold necklace will complement your flower girl’s look in a rustic backyard wedding. Alternatively, you can choose to create a contrast in the flower girl’s look by pairing pastel or light shades with deep colored neck pieces and vice-versa.

Don’t Forget The Shoes

Choose Floral Patterns

You can find adorable floral patterned shoes for your flower girl. There are options for both flats and heels. Look for shoes that match the flower girl dress but are also easier to walk in. To keep your backyard free from wear and tear of the wedding, and making it easier for your flower girl to walk on it, try installing a grass protection mesh in your backyard. It’ll make it easier for your little flower girl to walk on the grass, even if she’s wearing adorable floral style heels that match her rustic backyard style dress. If your flower girl is very young, it’s better to keep the footwear simple and comfortable to wear. However, you can experiment with the color and patterns of the shoes, since a small girl with cute shoes can make any look more adorable.

Go For A Unique Style

Cute flower girl shoes come in all colors and patterns. If you want to ditch the old floral look and want something fancy and elegant, go for bolder prints and patterns. You can also choose more elegant and simple styles. Since these footwear will look like they’re made for adults but come in kids size, it’ll add a touch of whimsy to the look which will be cute for an intimate affair such as a backyard wedding. Most popular choices for a rustic backyard wedding flower girl look include close toed white sandals, but you can choose earthy tones such as venetian red, burnt sienna brown, terracotta and sage.

Choose The Perfect Basket

Traditional Options

Obviously, your flower girl needs a dedicated basket for her grand entry. Since a wedding basket is an essential accessory for a flower girl, getting creative with it can complement your flower girl’s look while also giving a nod to the rustic backyard vibe. Some ideas for a traditional flower girl basket for a rustic backyard wedding include a distressed basket, a neutral colored basket, a basket with a decorated handle (preferably with flowers), and a basket bouquet. If your wedding is intimate but traditional, choosing a simple and traditional flower girl basket can be a great way to make a statement.

Contemporary Choices

If you want to add a touch of modern style to the flower girl’s basket while still keeping the rustic backyard wedding theme in the center, you can choose to add woven gold painted baskets, an oversized white basket, a loop basket decorated with flowers and leaves, a swan shaped basket, and a jewel shaped basket. There are probably a thousand different ways to create a contemporary basket for your flower girl. Just use your imagination and some DIY crafting hacks to get the most beautiful flower girl basket inspired by your rustic backyard wedding look.

A Beautiful Sash Is Necessary

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Floral Sash

To complement your flower girl’s outfit, you can add a simple floral sash to her attire. There are many ways to create a floral sash. Think of it as a belt that your flower girl is wearing which closely resembles the theme of your wedding. You can choose a mix of different floral options, add pastel shades, choose artificial flowers, add loops to the dress so that sash can go around it, and even add some twigs and leaves for an au natural look. Though simple in style, this floral sash will complement your flower girl’s look perfectly.

Ornamental Sash

If you want to go for a different look altogether and not overuse the flowers in your flower girl’s ensemble, then creating an ornamental sash is the next best thing to do. You can add white or colored stones to the sash depending on the color of your flower girl’s dress. The best part about creating an ornamental sash for your rustic backyard wedding look is that you can get creative with the look, and make it as simple or as fancy as you want. Experiment with different fabrics, prints, and stone shapes to create your desired ornamental sash that complements your flower girl’s look.

It’s A Wrap

Weddings are one of the most important events of our lives and so is the choice of accessories that your flower girl will be wearing. When you choose to have an intimate rustic backyard wedding, it gives you more control over the way your flower girl’s dress can be accessorized. Whether you want to add a hair accessory, a piece of jewelry, trendy shoes, or a decorative basket to the mix, the above guide is just a rough layout for you to fill in based on your creativity and choice of your wedding aesthetic. Just remember to keep the look fun and easy to wear for your flower girl. She’s going to look adorable no matter what accessories she chooses to wear!