20 Flower Girls Who Will Melt Your Heart

Children are often credited with adding playful enchantment to even the most austere of weddings, and flower girls head the list. There is something about the shiny ringlets, soft skin, and fluffy dresses that immediately draw smiles. Maybe it's the memories they evoke of the bride at that age, or the starry-eyed wonder reflected in their faces as they take center stage in such a beautiful setting. Whatever it is, flower girls are universally captivating whether they carry a basket of petals, a pomander of blooms, or a miniature bouquet of blossoms. Take a look at some of our favorite photos of the littlest members of the wedding, and consider what you'd like your flower girl to have and to hold on your wedding day.

Opening photograph by Terry Gruber for Gruber Photographers