Flower Crowns for the Wedding
A flower crown suits a garden, boho or woodland wedding, and the right one depends on who wears it: the bride, the bridal party or a flower girl. In short: the YOUlDIANZI pearl headpiece for a bride, the EBOOT 15-pack for a party, the SWEETV silver headpiece for a flower girl. How to choose follows.
5 curated picks, all available on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
A handmade band of faux pearls and rhinestones shaped into flowers, tied with a ribbon or pinned with bobby pins, with rounded ends. Suits a bride or junior bridesmaid who wants sparkle instead of petals.
View on Amazon
A handmade V-shaped wire circlet of faux flowers and leaves, with small crystal charms at the front and an adjustable ribbon; the link opens on claret, a deep red. Suits a woodland, fairy-tale or forest wedding, or an engagement shoot.
View on Amazon
Fifteen paper flower crowns, about 7.1 inches across, with ribbon ties: ten single colors (including ivory, pink and mint green) and five mixed. Suits a mixed-color bridal party, a bachelorette or flower girls.
View on Amazon
Crystal flowers and leaves on a band about 11 inches long, with a detachable ribbon and bobby pins included. Made for a little flower girl, worn on the forehead, as a headband or above a bun.
View on Amazon
Cloth roses on an elastic ribbon. The link opens on red, yellow and blue; pick a different color on Amazon if you want something softer. Suits a festival-style party, a bachelorette or flower girls.
View on AmazonHow to choose a wedding flower crown
Faux or fresh
A florist can make a fresh crown to match your bouquet exactly, but it is made close to the day and can wilt in heat. A faux crown can be bought early, tried with your hair, worn all day and kept. It also avoids pollen, which the MOSTORY listing points out for anyone with allergies.
Who is wearing it
- The bride: a fine band of small flowers or pearls, like the YOUlDIANZI headpiece, suits a lace or formal gown and sits well with a veil; a fuller crown suits a relaxed boho look.
- Bridesmaids: matching crowns, or one color each from a mixed set.
- Flower girls: something light on a soft ribbon, like the SWEETV flower girl headpiece, which is sized for small children.
Color
Match the crown to the bouquet and the bridesmaid dresses. For a bride in white, ivory or soft pastels look classic. Several listings offer many colors, so check which color is selected on Amazon before you order.
Fit and how it stays on
The MOSTORY, SWEETV and YOUlDIANZI crowns have adjustable ribbons, and the June Bloomy crown an elastic one. The EBOOT crowns are about 7.1 inches across, and the listing says they suit most people. For dancing, add a bobby pin on each side. The SWEETV flower girl headpiece comes with bobby pins; for the others, use your own in your hair color.
Material
The EBOOT crowns are paper, which keeps them light and makes a set of fifteen practical for a party, but keep them dry. The other crowns are cloth, artificial flowers, or crystal and pearl, and the crystal and pearl pieces can be kept as keepsakes.
How many to buy
- Bride: one, tried at the hair trial.
- Bridesmaids: one each, plus a spare in case one gets crushed in the car.
- Flower girls: one each, plus a spare. Let her wear it at home for an hour the week before; if it pinches or slips, switch to a light ribbon-tied crown. On the day, put it on last, right before the processional, and have one grown-up keep the spare and the bobby pins.
- A mixed set: the EBOOT box holds fifteen crowns, ten in single colors and five mixed, so it suits a deliberately mixed look or a bachelorette. For matching crowns, buy the same single crown several times.
How to wear one on the day
- Bring the crown to your hair trial and decide whether it goes on before or after the veil.
- Store crowns flat in their box until the morning, and pack them in a box in the car rather than a bag.
- With a veil, place the crown in front and the veil comb just behind or under it, or switch to the crown when the veil comes off for the reception.
Common questions
Can a bride wear a flower crown with a veil?
Yes. Place the crown in front and the veil comb just behind or under it, or wear the crown after the veil comes off for the reception. Try both at your hair trial.
What flower crown is best for a flower girl?
Something light on a soft, adjustable ribbon. The SWEETV headpiece is made for small children and comes with bobby pins.
Should wedding guests wear flower crowns?
Crowns are usually worn by the bride, the bridal party and flower girls. A guest who would like to wear one should ask the couple first.
Fake or real flower crown?
A faux crown can be bought early, tried with your hair and kept. A fresh crown matches the bouquet exactly but is made close to the day and can wilt in heat. Ask your florist if you want fresh.