What to Look for in Baptismal Dresses

With so many choices available, shopping for a baptismal dress can be more confusing than memorable. I recently had a customer who emailed me because her search for a baptismal dress was turning chaotic. The experience inspired me to write this post. And I hope you pick up a thing or two.

				White Angelic Organza Float Christening Dress
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				With pearl trimmings as accent Organza fabric Available baby sizes XS-XL Special dress for your little angel

There are a few things to look out for when choosing baptismal dresses. Top on my list is deciding on the style. There are long formal gowns, vintage dresses, rompers, and even beautiful gowns in shorter lengths. Set aside an hour or two to just surf the Internet for different styles of gowns and decide which would be best for your little angle.

Once you’ve decided on the style, think about the length. While lengths vary from 22 to 42 inches, it’s really up to you. Long dresses have been the historical preferences. But short dresses, with beautiful designs and trimmings, are now gaining ground.

				Puffed Sleeved Christening Gown
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				3 layers of satin and organza fabric hand sewn embroidery in the neckline and hemline Available baby sizes S-XL and little girls age 3 to 4 years old

Next on your list is the important choice of fabric. From my previous post, I suggested that cotton, silk or linen should be top considerations. Make sure the dress is comfortable, breathable, and easy to handle. When choosing fabrics, I always go back to my own experiences as a child. I must admit I had my personal share of itchy and heavy fabrics. And so I always ask myself “Would I wear this?” before purchasing it for my child.

				2-Piece Organza Christening Gown with Bonnet
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				Simple, white organza Christening Gown Include matching bonnet hat Available baby sizes Size 0, 1, 2

Armed with these tips, I hope that shopping becomes a pleasant experience—as it should be! Finding baptismal dresses can be easy if you use these general guidelines.

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How the Flower Girl Came to Be

Have you ever wondered when flower girls became a tradition? Flower girls go back all the way to the time of Ancient Rome. These girls were considered to be in service to the bride and groom, carrying wheat and herbs as symbols of fertility and prosperity for the newly married couple.

				Girl's Beautiful Ivory Organza and Satin Formal Dress With Waist And Shoulder Accent
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				White satin top Two layers of skirts: white chiffon over satin Removable flowers are pinned on both shoulders and beautiful removable organza rosettes with streaming sage and cream ribbons Available in girls' size 2 to 14 Classic style never goes out of fashion

Fast-forward to the Elizabethan era and we see a little girl bearing flowers preceding the wedding procession. The flower girl of that time would be carrying a rosemary branch, among others. And by the time Victorian era ushered in, flower girls wore distinct white gowns splashed with a little color or lace.

				Girl's Victorian Inspired Embroidered Dress
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				Mesh overlay with pretty embroidery on the skirt Knee length   Available in girls' size 2-12   Victorian inspired dress

Enter the 21^st century, and flower girls are still part of the wedding tradition. Flower girl dresses these days are designed to match and complement the gowns of the bridesmaids and the bride. While much has changed when it comes to fashion, it is obvious that the essence of the flower girl dress remains the same—purity, simplicity, and innocence.

				Pink Organza Flower Girl Dress with Lace Bodice
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				Lace bodice  With off center flower accent at the waist Sizes 2-10 Classic and dainty. Comes in White or Ivory too!

So the next time your little princess is asked to be a part of the wedding entourage as a flower girl, say yes. Now you know the important role your child will play to the bride, and the beautiful symbolism behind it.

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