When should flower girls get their hair done?

Flower girls can get their hair done when the rest of your bridal party gets their hair done; however, if that's several hours before the big event, plan for touch-ups . If you opt for a simple style, such as a few loose curls, it may be worth waiting until it's closer to showtime to do their hair.

Do flower girls get ready with the bride and bridesmaids?

This depends on their age, familiarity with the bride and bridesmaids, and how comfortable they are with the idea. Talk to your flower girls' parents first to get a sense of what's realistic, and consider inviting one of them to accompany their child, even if they aren't in the wedding party.

27 Adorable Flower Girl Hairstyles

flower girls in white dresses with brown waves and flower crowns — Photo by JENN EMERLING

We can all agree that before a bride makes her way down the aisle, all eyes are on the flower girl. Whether the petal-tossing tot is clad in a floor-length gown, touting a full-fledged princess look, or taking on a boho aesthetic reflective of the bride, you mustn't overlook the tiny guest of honor's hairstyle for the ceremony.

That's right: A flower girl's hairstyle is just as important as the rest of your bridal party. Of course, we've done some of the legwork and gathered a few of our favorite (and totally adorable) flower girl hair looks that will serve as all the inspiration you need. From whimsical braids and garlands of greenery to small buds tucked away into little locks and floral crowns to make every bite-size sprite squeal with glee, you'll find all the tiny 'do inspo here.

Read on for 27 of the cutest flower girl hairstyles you'll ever see.

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Embellished Low Ponytail

Smiling flower girls with low ponytails and barrettes holding hands while wearing floral dresses — Photo by Larissa Cleveland

Side-parted low ponytails are both functional and fabulous for flower girls. These two friends added a hint of glam with sparkly barrettes that paired beautifully with the whimsical floral dresses they wore for this California ranch wedding.

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Half-Up Updo

For the sophisticated flower girl, a twisted half-up style adorned with tiny flowers makes for a princess-worthy look to complement any dress style. The little buds are intricately tucked away to flow with the shape of the gathered hair and create the illusion of sprouting from the tresses themselves.

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A Classic Flower Crown

Smiling flower girl with flower crown — Photo by Treebird Photography

Long hair, short hair, or no hair, a classic flower crown sits beautifully on top of any hair type (and with a few pins will stay put on the most adventurous of flower girls). The abundance of jewel-toned blooms in this particular crown makes for a refreshing departure from the usual ivory florals.

Match the petals she's scattering to the blooms in her hair for a truly cohesive moment.

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A Big Bow

Flower girl with a bun and sequined bow — Photo by Sally Pinera

Tuck her hair out of her precious face with a classic bow. You can choose to have the ribbon match the dress, the bouquet, the bridesmaids, the décor—you name it. Don't be afraid to go overboard! While she may be small, we honestly believe the bigger the bow the better.

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Plaited Tresses

Flower girls in white dresses with braided updos — Photo by Ami Cass

If you're looking for long-hair inspiration, an expertly braided hair crown like this will do. For a touch of sparkle, add some hair accessories to complete the look. The petite princesses will feel oh-so special with their carefully coiffed and bedecked 'dos.

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Baby's Breath Accents

Flower girl with baby's breath crown and bouquet — Photo by Federico Sbardolini; Flower Girl's Dress by Jenny Yoo; Floral Design by Bohem Fiori

This wouldn't be an inspirational roundup if we didn't mention the tried-and-true accent of choice: baby's breath. These pretty little buds add so much organic charm and whimsy to any canvas that they're basically tailor-made for a flower girl's hair. If you still need convincing, just look at this adorable little ethereal dream in her lush floral topper (and matching bouquet, of course).

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Crowns of Gold

Flower girls in yellow dresses with gold flower crowns getting off of bus — Photo by Andrew Bayda & Misha Moon

If the bride or bridesmaids are donning some serious hair jewelry for the big event, why not have the little ones follow suit? These ladies are a vision of sophistication in their gilded crowns with floral motifs and matching ensembles for the London nuptials. We would recommend opting for costume jewelry pieces just in case anything gets misplaced.

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A Simple Bun

Flower girl in white dress with bun and flower crown — Photo by Larissa Cleveland; Event Planning by Cole Drake Events; Floral Design by Mae Flowers; Dress design by Anagrassia

Who could possibly resist this darling little lady? You can never go wrong with a classic bun. The simple style stays put all day long, works on various hair types and lengths, and can be adorned with blooms for an adorable boho aesethetic.

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Twisted Updo

Play up a beautiful flower crown with a sleek updo that adds an instant touch of glamour and is easy to recreate. Just wrap the ends of a low ponytail around it so that it looks like part of the hairstyle and pin it into place. As for the topper, we're obsessed with this chic alternative to classic blooms.

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Ringlets Aplenty

Flower curl with ringlets and flower crown holding basket — Photo by Kristyn Hogan; Event Planning & Floral Design by Sage Nines Event Production

Whether worn up, down, or halfway in between, ringlets are quite possibly the cutest flower girl hair choice. The tender spirals look heavenly on every hair length, style, and texture, and need very little maintenance. So if your little helper has got them, let her fully flaunt those natural coils.

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A Flower Tuck

Flower Girl with a sprig of flowers tucked behind ear — Photo by Kurt Boomer

A full-fledged wreath of blossoms isn't the only way to incorporate a floral touch. Tuck a few fresh sprigs behind her ears, or weave some stems through her braids, for an equally charming moment.

Ribbon can also be intertwined with strands of hair to form a playful and colorful braid.

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Tiny Braids

A minimalist look is complete with two barely there braids connected at the back. Play up the simple look with a pretty flower crown. Either way, those itty-bitty plaits are stylishly elegant without being too fussy.

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Accents of Dried Grasses

Flower girls with Dried bunny floral crowns — Photo by Katie Grant

These little ones are the epitome of rustic-chic in their earthy toppers made of dried bunny tails. Disclaimer: No bunnies were harmed in the making of this Aussie wedding.

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Milkmaid Braids

This particular type of braided style just radiates a sweet, wholesomeness that's perfect for any flower girl. The best part is that the plaits are really secure (one could even say childproof), so they'll stay in place regardless of how active the tiny one chooses to be. You can top with a floral crown for an added dose of darling.

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A Floral Headband

Bride with flower girl in white dress and floral headband — Photo by Stephania Campos; Event Planning by Daryl Wilson of D Concierge Events; Floral Design by GloriSosa Events & Decor

If you don't want to go full flower crown or the little nugget is too small to keep one balanced on her head, a headband is a sweet alternative. A few asymmetric buds make this look cute as can be.

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A Wild Crown

Flower girl with flower crown of wild grasses — Photo by Erich McVey

This particular topper is a bit different from its usual floral counterparts. The mixture of long grasses with the small wildflowers gives this hair accessory a decidedly wild and freshly foraged feel.

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Big-Girl Updos

Flower girls crying during vow exchange — Photo by Tony Wodarck; Event Planning by Courtney Tibbets of After The Engagement; Hair by Say I Do Updos

How grown up and put-together do these little bridal attendants look? These romantic braided updos are so chic they can easily be worn by bridesmaids or as a bridal style. We especially love the rogue tendrils framing those sweet faces.

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A Wreath of Olive Branches

Flower girl in white dress with large flower crown made of olive leaves — Photo by Kylee Lee

In lieu of a traditional flower crown, this munchkin stole the show in a wreath of olive branches. The choice in greenery perfectly emphasized the charm of the surrounding environment at this Tuscan wedding.

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A High Ponytail

Flower girls in in black dress and high ponytails — Photo by Olivia Rae James; Floral Design by Daisy Stone Studio

Don't disregard a pony as being too casual for a wedding. A high ponytail—or half-up, half-down ponytail if her hair is too short—can make for a super-fun and vivacious look. It's the perfect complement to an overactive tot.

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Au Naturel

Blonde flower girl in white poofy dress holding basket — Photo by Megan Gielow

If your bite-size attendant isn't into being accessorized, let her have her moment however she feels comfortable. This cutie looks just as adorable with her natural tresses as she would with a fancy 'do or adornments. We'd rather see that megawatt smile anyway. Sometimes you have to choose your battles, and this detail simply isn't worth getting stressed about on your wedding day.

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Matching 'Dos

Bride with flower girls in matching robes and floral toppers — Photo by Kaylee Chelsea Photography; Event Planning by Novelty Events; Hair by Tiara Evans & Janet Miranda; Floral Design by Irises Designs

If you love a cohesive moment, look no further. These flower girls wore floral wreaths atop their plaited updos that matched the swag that the bride rocked on one side of her hairstyle. The flowers also perfectly matched the bridal party bouquets and the floral hoops that the girls carried down the aisle at this romantic California wedding. Now that's uniformity.

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Sweet Spirals

Smiling flower girl in pink dress with flower crown holding parasol — Photo by Hugo Coelho Photography

The theme of this vineyard wedding in Portugal? Drama. All the way down to the flower girls. With voluminous coils, a face-framing braid, floral topper, and parasol accessory, we'd say this little lady understood the assignment.

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Crown of Roses

Flower girl in white dress with large flower crown of blush roses — PHOTO BY ELVIRA KALVISTE PHOTOGRAPHY

For this couple's floral-filled Long Island nuptials, ethereal details and romance were incorporated throughout their ceremony. This flower girl looked like a fairy-tale princess with her tulle dress and rose flower crown front and center. A simplified hairstyle and oversized blooms not only fit the aesthetic of their wedding, but it made for an adorable entrance.

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Braided Bun

Sophisticated and elegant, a braided bun will look super sleek on your flower girl, especially when coupled with a ball gown. Accessorize with a couple of jeweled accents and you will have a beautiful look for walking down the aisle.

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A Petite Plait

Bride and bridesmaids in yellow dresses holding flower girl in white dress with short braid — Photo by Catalina Jean Photography

Short hair, don't care. This tiny tot may not have the lengthiest of 'dos, but it's just enough to fashion a petite braid and steal the spotlight at these Northern California garden nuptials.

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Glossy Waves

flower girls in white dresses with glossy brunette waves and flower crowns — Photo by JENN EMERLING

If there's one thing all flower girls want, it's to emulate the older girls in your group. Chances are more than a few of them are flaunting waves, so why not let the littlest ladies do the same? These glossy waves look picture-perfect with those adorable floral toppers.

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French Braids

These young ladies look every bit the little princesses they are with those lustrous, flowing waves. French-braided front segments free their adorable faces while adding to the fairy-tale feel for this multi-day wedding in Mexico.

FAQ

When should flower girls get their hair done?

Flower girls can get their hair done when the rest of your bridal party gets their hair done; however, if that's several hours before the big event, plan for touch-ups. If you opt for a simple style, such as a few loose curls, it may be worth waiting until it's closer to showtime to do their hair.
Do flower girls get ready with the bride and bridesmaids?

This depends on their age, familiarity with the bride and bridesmaids, and how comfortable they are with the idea. Talk to your flower girls' parents first to get a sense of what's realistic, and consider inviting one of them to accompany their child, even if they aren't in the wedding party.