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Take your cue from the wedding theme

Emilia launched the online shop Elegant Kids in 2007, a shop that has become one of Sweden’s largest retailers of party and formal wear for children. There is also a high street shop in Malmö.

What’s the most important thing to bear in mind when planning the children’s outfits for your wedding?

— The best approach is to base your choices on the wedding theme. Is it a church wedding or a beach ceremony? The bridesmaids’ outfits should be formal wear that fits in with the theme. Simpler outfits for a beach wedding and slightly smarter ones for a church wedding. One important thing to bear in mind is that if the flower girls are to wear white or off-white dresses, choose the same shade as the bride’s dress. Otherwise, the white might clash with the off-white, for example. Of course, the outfits should also be comfortable for the children, so that they’re happy all day long.

How much do outfits for the bridesmaids cost?

— I’d recommend budgeting between 700 kr and 2,000 kr per child. That figure includes shoes and a few accessories.

Are there any budget options?

— Absolutely. If you already have a shirt and a pair of smart trousers at home, you could choose to just buy accessories that match the colour scheme. For example, a bow tie to spruce things up for just 99 kr. For the girls, you might opt for a simpler summer dress in white or off-white.

Is there any particular outfit you should avoid?

— I think the most important thing is that the children wear clothes they feel comfortable in. This also applies to fabrics; some children are more sensitive than others to things like sequins. Otherwise, there’s no real ‘right or wrong’ when it comes to what the little ones wear, other than that it should be smart attire.

What are your top wedding tips?

– Start well in advance. This applies to everything in the run-up to the wedding, not least when you’re ordering outfits for the little ones. It makes it much easier to get exactly what you want.
– Let the children be involved in the ordering process; make choosing a dress or suit a fun experience.
– Feel free to visit our website together or pop into our shop in Malmö. Malmö is, incidentally, a fantastic city for couples planning a wedding – we have a huge range of wedding shops in the city!

Emilia Crona
ELEGANT KIDS
Malmö
www.elegantkids.se