Christening time is an important event in the baby’s calendar. Families go out of the way to find a perfect christening outfit for the baby’s special day because they definitely want their baby to stand out.
Today there are many choices of christening dresses than in the past. Christening dresses have really come a long way since the Victorian times when the Christening gown was customarily white. With so many options around, trying to decide on the right outfit for your baby can be challenging and confusing. There are a few things to consider when choosing your baby’s christening outfit. The most important thing is to select something you really love and which your baby will be comfortable in.
Colour
Traditionally, white has always been the colour of choice. Since white is a symbol of purity and new life in the Christian faith, it has been the colour of a baby’s Christening dress. There are three most important rites of passage in the life of a Catholic baby girl and the white Christening gown happens to be the first of her three white dresses in her life for the three rites: Baptism, First Holy Communion and Wedding.
Presently, the colour options have been expanded to ivory and pastel shades of pink for the little princesses. However, it is important to check with your priest or vicar to confirm that any colour apart from white is acceptable
Style
Styles vary and can be anything from an elegant gown to a simple dress. However, you should pick what you feel is comfortable and affordable.
Designer Christening dresses can be customary in design, and long either white or ivory. They can have a simple bodice and a full skirt. Many designers have lately introduced tulle skirts or heavy embroidery with beads and sequins for a more contemporary feel. But these dresses don’t have to be costly and that’s why many are being made in materials such as satin backed dupion. This tends to give then the appearance of silk at a lower cost.
Fit
It is very crucial for your baby to feel comfortable on her Christening day. You need to make sure that the outfit you have selected fits her perfectly. There are some dresses that are smaller than the day today baby wear so it is advisable to choose a larger size.
Designer Christening dresses are obtainable in 0-3 Month for the smallest babies up to size 30 Month for bigger or older babies. They are made with embroideries, lace trims and bead work to make them even more gorgeous.
There are several stores in the U.K selling high quality designer Christening dresses for the little angels. In fact some of them specialise in christening dresses. These dresses come in various styles and fabrics so that can be used for either as a Baptism dress or Christening Dress for diverse faiths.
High quality grade christening silk dresses have been growing in popularity owing to their longevity as compared to other fabric. They are available in finest pure silk which is not naturally a bright white. There are also white christening dresses in satin and taffeta which are obtainable in a bright white depending on personal preference.