This year we are proud to say that almost 1800 brides submitted almost 20,000 photos for consideration in our 2010 Flower Girl Dresses/Wedding of the Year.

Congratulations to Caroline Blake who’s wedding we chose for the Wedding of the Year for 2010 .  She chose style 394 in spun gold and claret red for her flower girl dresses and style 383 in the same color for her Junior Bridesmaids Dresses for her Christmas Themed wedding.

Photography:Faith West of Faith West Photography, Philadelphia, PA (215) 554-3907 www.faithwest.com
Event Planner, Month-of Services: Kimberly Fink of Kimberly Fink Events, Philadelphia, PA (267) 324-5949 www.kimberlyfinkevents.com

So see all of her vendors, visit our Flower Girl Dress/Wedding of the Year for 2010.

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I got an interesting call from a bride in a large family.  She and I conspired to make three flower girl dresses in Gold and Ivory silk with a beautiful flower, similar to the dress we designed for another summer wedding.

Pegeen's Gold and Ivory flower girl dresses by pegeen.com

Today she called us saying she needed to purchase 2 more dresses for her cousins.  She sounded a bit disturbed that she had to do it, so natch, curiosity took over and I had to ask, “why are you unhappy about adding these two girls?”  After a LONG discussion and chuckle about our families apparent interference in our weddings at times, I told her that now was the time to take the stance!  She was, like me, the youngest of 5 children (I’m 5 out of 6) and I had similar problems when I was married to a smaller degree than her plight.

How can you REINFORCE the phrase “this is my wedding” without coming off as a Bridezilla and keeping the family peace?  (more…)

Tags: bridal consultants, bridezillas, gold and ivory flower girl dresses, Pegeen.com, wedding planners, Wedding Planning

When my customer told me that she was going to have her daughter in her wedding who was not able to walk I wondered how she would pull it off.  Imagine my delight when she send the photos of her end run (as in Baby not walking yet.)  I loved how she had her florist decorate a wagon for the infant.

What are your ideas?

Pegeen's green and brown infant flower girl dresses - Decorate a wagon or stroller for an infant in your wedding

Tags: infant wedding stroller, infant wedding wagon

My favorite quote is on the wall, getting more soiled with each passing year.  Sometimes I use this quote for the mothers of our flower girl’s or mothers of the brides or sometimes to the bride herself. “It’s not a coronation, its a wedding.”

Pegeen's Chocolate brown and ivory flower girl dresses by Pegeen.com

Photo Credit: TM Photography in Cincinnati

Think of it.
Its your wedding and the flower girl’s mom is taking over your wedding.  OR
The bride (also known as your sister in-law to be) is out of control.       OR
Your mother has gone ga-ga over the plans and you are about to lose it.

Repeat the following message:
“It’s not a coronation, its a wedding.”  And, if you don’t see the humor in that statement, call me.

Just friendly advice from a flower girl dress designer.

Tags: Flower Girl Dresses, Pegeen.com

Each month at Pegeen.com, we receive photos from our brides or moms after an event has occurred.  For me, it’s like opening presents.  I never know what is going to be inside, but sure I am going to like it.  About 3 years ago, after it became more convenient for brides to send digital pictures, the flood gates opened and we receive hundreds each month.  Usually accompanied by a lovely note, our brides began to show me some of their good ideas.  Once that happened, I would send a nice note back and let them know that I enjoyed their pictures.  One bride said, I don’t mind if you share my photos on your website.  Well duh! Thus we started the Weddings of the Month.

Tiffany blue and brown flower girl dresses by Pegeen.com to match Bill Levkoff Glacier

What a great way to share ideas of what other brides have done, while highlighting of course, their little munchkins in their Pegeen attire!  Then, about 2 years ago, I will never forget, a bride in TN sent me the most incredible DVD filled with gorgeous photography from Eric McCarty www.thelightphotography.com.   One particular photo showed the absolute exhaustion by a little two year old that stole my heart!  That was all I needed to create our very first “Pegeen Flower Girl Dress/Wedding of the Year“.  It was followed a year later by a fabulous wedding we loved because of the details in pink, especially the flowers! (Planner FabulousFete.com and Ceremony Photographers Mike and ReJana Krause www.bludoorstudios.com and Portraits & Wedding Details Photography www.annesilvermanphotography.com.    In a VERY short few weeks, Pegeen will announce their 2009-2010 Wedding of the Year.

Tiffany Blue flower girl dress of the Month by Pegeen.com

This month, January was particularly relevant to the recession, planned entirely by the bride herself, Jessica created a lovely ceremony and reception held at private home and for under $14,000!  We thought she did such a wonderful job, we named her’s the Wedding of the Month. Photography by JenniferLangdonPhotography.com

Tags: Flower Girl Dresses, Pegeen.com, tiffany wedding

I am totally enamored with these wonderful “Flower Kissing Balls”,  because they are so easy for a flower girl to carry. 

Another name, a Pomander, is a round ball of fresh flowers and has the easy handle made from a soft ribbon. These pomanders, which are fashioned after mistletoe hanging during the Christmas festivities, they have been named Flower Kissing Balls which is a throwback to the mistletoe kiss given.

The flower girl dress by Pegeen®  was in apple green and shock pink and is style 383.

Although I am seeing more and more of these Kissing Balls in multi colors I also have been loving the monochromatic tones of same color and hue roses.

Your florist is a great resource for the flowers that are typically used although I see them mostly made of roses.

Tags: apple green, Flower Girl Dresses, kissing ball, pegeen, Pegeen.com, pomander

Its that time of the year again when we are getting calls about First Communion Dresses and your churches will be giving your dates soon.  What are the fashions for the year to come.

Honestly, I can’t say that fashions have changed that dramatically and I am reminded of that while watching one of my favorite shows MAD MEN on AMC.   Little Sally wears the dress styles (albeit shorter) that so typically are what I call FIRST COMMUNION STYLE for Dresses.  Natural waist, usually organza, rather about the materials than the glam.

Do churches allow color?  For the past 10-15 years or so,  the Catholic Church has allowed that outfits can be everyday dresses and can have color.  But, can you really watch THE GODFATHER series without knowing your child’s communion will pretty much follow suit? Our image of what our son or daughter will look like at their communion hasn’t changed really that much.

Some customers will choose to add an accent color, usually pale, and some others will choose ivory, but trust me, when receiving First Communion, it’s pretty much like a wedding, and the bride always wore white (or ivory).

Pegeen specializes in First Communion as well as Plus Size First Communion Dresses.

Plus Size First Communion Dresses by Pegeen.com

They also keep a church list so no style is repeated at any ceremony.  Place your order early to get the style you absolutely want.

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Each week, I get more and more pictures from our Pegeen brides who submit some fantastic ideas for their monograms.

Of course, there is the typical use of monograms which we love but some of the brides have been incorporating their monograms in more than just the invitations.

Here are some of my favorites:

Petal Monogram

Bride (above) used flower petals to make their new monogram. Photographer: Gary Donihoo, www.f8studio.com

Aisle runner by Original Aisle Runner

Bride above had her date and monogram added to her Aisle Runner.

Photography Eric McCarty www.thelightphotography.com

Wedding monogram on church doors

Bride (above) had decorated the outside of the wedding with their monogram.

Event Design www.fabulous-fete.com Photographer: www.krausestudios.com

Bean Bag game with monogram for wedding

Bride had a bean-bag game created with their monogram on it – as well as their date of wedding.

In just a few weeks we will be honoring our favorite wedding of the 2008-2009 Year so be sure to Subscribe to our post or our website to stay up-to-date on the latest crowing.  To see past weddings with ideas from other Pegeen Wedding of the Month or last year’s Pegeen Flower Girl Dress/Wedding of the Year, visit our website, Pegeen.com

What are some of your favorite ideas for monograms?

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Plaid flower girl dresses Scottish themed weddings by Pegeen.com

I am having just too much fun seeing all the pix back from our Brides!  This month, it is a pleasure to announce the Pegeen Wedding of the Month …. a delightful mix of beauty and heritage.  Emily and Alex shared with me their gorgeous setting at the Madrona Manor in the Sonoma Valley.  Celebrating Alex’s heritage, his groomsmen wore kilts in their Clan Colors.  Noah Hawthorne Photography.

Pegeen.com flower girl dresses for a Scottish Wedding

Venue: Madrona Manor Healdsburg, CA

Florist: Country Daisy Florist Healdsburg, CA 707-433-6318

Photography: Noah Hawthorne Photography San Francisco, CA

Cake: Patisserie Angelica Sebastopol, CA

Tags: Flower Girl Dresses, toddler dresses, Wedding of the month

Many a brides and moms are finalizing their choices for the Spring 2010 and Summer Weddings.

So, they wonder, how do I plan for growing children for my wedding party?

When you choose to have your flower girl dresses or ring bearer suits from Pegeen.com you are ordering directly from the manufacturer so please – leave the measuring to us – the experts in growth and children’s flower girl dresses!

Mustard yellow and cranberry red toddler flower girl dresses by Pegeen.com

photography by Noah Hawthorne 415-702-0734

“The wedding was back in June, but I just wanted to send you some pictures and thank you all so much for the beautiful dresses! All the flower girls looked absolutely beautiful and adorable. The colors and quality of the dresses were just outstanding. I looked around at a lot of different dresses and makers, but couldn’t find anything matching the wonderful style and quality of your dresses. Thank you also for your catch that the mother’s had mis-measured!! You were very patient, and thanks to you, they all fit perfectly!”

Tags: Flower Girl Dresses, mustard and cranberry flower girl dresses, Pegeen.com