These extra special little ladies need an outfit for the big day and are, in my opinion, the only ladies allowed to upstage the bride

While having a dress designed for them is fantastic its not always in everyones budget.

There are lots of great ways to create something unique, that works well with the rest of the bridal party.

One of the best ways to create something different is to embellish. A beautiful trim can be easily sourced to add to any simple white or ivory dress. Check out Etsy.com for a wide selection of unique trimmings. Get out the sewing needle and thread or round up a crafty friend to give you a hand

A beautiful satin ribbon that brings in the bridesmaid colours can work really well and a simple cost effective way to have your flower girls stand out. Silk flower details or left over lace detail from your own dress can be added to that lovely shop bought summer tea dress. You will easily find ribbons, trimmings on-line or in stores like Rubanesque

If you have a particularly talented friend maybe painting silk flowers to the hem of a dress would certainly create a one off showstopper.