Sweet Eleanor and her wonderful parents joined us for a quick winter shoot a few weeks ago. It was so fun to see her in our Jessa Christening Gown along with all the accessories…playing dress-up with all these babies is seriously the best part of our job–love it!
{Jessa Christening Gowns for Girls, Jessa Christening Headband}
{Jessa Christening Slippers, Organza Lace Socks}
{Jessa Christening Blanket, Jessa Christening Headband}
Our Chloe christening gown for girls features everything you want for your little princess’ once-in-a-lifetime dress: luxurious materials, classic styling, and attention to detail.
In a soft shade of ivory, so very close to off-white, the floral pattern of the netting lace on this lovely christening gown is richly embroidered with a scalloped edge lying a couple inches above the finished hem of the pure silk underskirt. Miniature pearls are scattered over the embroidered lace trim that adorns the bodice, sleeves, and bonnet of the gown. The main body of the baptism dress is constructed of pure silk dupioni, a lovely mid-weight fabric that holds it’s shape and glows with a delicate sheen. A beautifully ruffled slip of 100% cotton is included for comfort, coverage and added body.
Chloe’s sweet high-waisted bodice and gently puffed sleeves feature embroidered lace with a light scattering of tiny pearls. A pure silk ribbon bow cascades from the waist. The scalloped hem of the rich lace overskirt is set off by the simple silk hem peeking beneath. The overall length of the gown falls several inches past Baby’s feet for a dramatic effect, measuring approximately 28-29″ from shoulder to hem. The full skirt sweeps to a generous 60″. A traditional bonnet is included, with sweet gathers around Baby’s face, more of the pearl-encrusted lace trim, pure silk ribbon ties, and a keyhole back.
The little sister to our stunning Sophi gown, Chloe coordinates perfectly with the Sophi accessories; each features the silk, laces, and trims utilized on the gown: a show-stopping lace and ostrich headband, a gorgeous yet practical bib, dainty floral slippers, and a richly ruffled blanket. Any or all will add an air of luxury to her very special day.
Hello Monday! Here’s a little smile to brighten your day…Little Miss McKadie looks so pretty in our Jessa Christening gown!
I don’t know about you, but I’m so enjoying getting back into the swing of things after a truly lovely holiday season. There’s something about a new beginning that gives me hope and energy! Here’s to a beautiful and lucky new year!
Just for fun, here’s a sweet grouping of our lovely Faye Shamrock Christening Gown (pictured first), and our Erin Shamrock Christening Dress (pictured second) with matching accessories that go great with both dresses (shamrock bib, shamrock slippers):
One of the most common questions we get is, “What size should I order for my baby?” It’s normal to feel uncertain when trying to gauge exactly what size to select when you don’t have the actual gown or outfit in your hands. Fortunately, we’ve been doing this a long time, and we have a lot of experience in helping you make your decision.
Our christening gowns and outfits are sized in a traditional infant size range: Newborn, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, 12 month, 18 month, and 24 month. These size names can be misleading: it makes sense to think, “If my baby is 6 months old, he’s going to wear a size 6 month outfit.” However, every baby is unique. You may have a thin, petite 9 month-old who perfectly fits a size 6 month gown, or a chubby little cherub who’s rocking size 12 month at the ripe old age of 6 months.
For this reason we always encourage our clients to measure their babies and refer to the size charts listed on the ordering page for each of our christening styles.
Here’s what you’ll need to gather to measure your baby:
-the baby (you want to be sure he/she is unclothed or close to it…measuring over a snug-fitting undershirt is fine; over a heavy top is not)
-a blanket or other comfortable surface on which to work (be sure baby won’t roll off an elevated surface)
-a soft measuring tape (if you don’t have a flexible tape, you can use a piece of string, and compare it to a ruler or construction measuring tape)
For both christening gowns and outfits, you’ll need a chest measurement. Wrap the tape just below baby’s underarms, and pull it snug (not too tight). Make sure the measurement is as accurate as possible.
For christening rompers, you’ll need both the chest measurement and the torso measurement demonstrated below. The torso measurement is the most important metric to guarantee a correct fit. Place the end of the tape at the point where his neck meets his shoulder, and measure down to the bottom of his diaper.
It’s a simple process, but can get complicated pretty quick with a squirmy child…it’s okay if you need to take the measurement a couple times to verify accuracy.
Once you’ve got your numbers, check them against the size chart for the particular style(s) you’re interested in. All size charts are found on a tab in the lower left-hand corner of the product ordering page. Many of our size charts list a weight range as well as the measurements–this is for reference only, if in doubt, go with the measurements.
Once you’ve tackled this job, you’re well on your way to acquiring the perfect outfit for Baby’s special day!
Finishing touches on the darling Chloe Christening Gown came together just today, and I’m pleased as can be to have it on the site and ready to go. The fabric on the skirt is amazing: dainty embroidered flowers are scattered all over the pretty lace. The entire dress is made of silk, in a flattering high-waisted cut. Silk ribbons stream from the bonnet. It’s a vision to behold, no doubt.
This baptism gown is a limited edition: only a small number of pieces were produced, so snap yours up today. I have a feeling it won’t last long!
{Update: response to this gorgeous dress was so great, we decided to bring it on to stay…yay!}
Wow, another year is nearly over! We sincerely hope your holidays have been and continue to be full of love, joy, and laughter as we bid farewell to 2010 and welcome 2011.
P.S. Isn’t little Caylee adorable in our new Mariana silk christening gown?
It is a traditional gown…and it is silk! But there’s more: a matching visor hat ornate with a braid trim and a cotton (and comfy) slip beneath the gown!
Silk gowns are popular for the appealing ritzy fabric. We take the concept a step further: choose on of our matching rompers made from the same silk and you have a great look for after the ceremony too! Here are a couple of our popular silk rompers (pictured below: Francis, Charles, and Samuel). Adding one of theses with our silk William boy gown, sold separately, and you have a duo made in heaven!
As pictured here, many of our heirloom christening gowns feature an ‘heirloom-style open back’, meaning the back edges of the skirt are hemmed and buttons are placed part-way down the skirt to allow for flexibility in how you want the gown to be worn.
At times, it can be tricky to hold on to that darling baby amidst an abundance of christening finery…especially when some of those layers are slippery! The open back makes it possible to get a better grip on your baby, without bunching up the gown. It also allows you to drape the skirt more graciously in portraiture. And there you have it: open backs are, in this case, very convenient things!
A truly stunning work of art, our new Sophie christening gown is nothing short of breathtaking! This set includes the beautifully made extra-long gown over a separate cotton slip, and gorgeous headband–all trimmed with 100% silk ribbons.
