Christening
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SKU: LTMAL-BJ30RS-NB
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Simple handsome white polycotton christening romper from Little Things Mean a Lot. Features screened puff ink cross on attached bib front. Short sleeved romper includes matching hat.
SKU: LITO-DAVID-A-BRN-11T
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress Shoes
Introducing the Lito Boys Brown Matte Lace Up Closure David Dress Shoes 11-5 Kids, a timeless and stylish choice for boys' footwear. Designed by Lito, these brown matte dress shoes feature a classic lace-up closure, adding a touch of sophistication...
SKU: LTMA-ABXB4-WHT
PRODUCT TYPE: Bib
Little Things Mean A Lot cute baby boy christening bib. Polycotton christening white bib with puff silk screened cross. Backed with polyester flannel.
SKU: LTMA-ABXB45-WHT
PRODUCT TYPE: Bib
Little Things Mean A Lot cute baby boy christening bib. Polycotton christening white bib with puff silk screened cross. Backed with polyester flannel.
SKU: LITO-B-100-WHT-O/S
PRODUCT TYPE: Towel
A great accessory to complete the Christening ensemble, this towel from Lito is a perfect choice for the church ceremony. The white 100 % cotton towel features and embroidered cross, dove and lace trims. It will make a cute keepsake...
SKU: RAINKIDS-3100
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Elegant white silk lace special occasion dress and bonnet for your toddler baby girl The Rain Kids. Your sweet little girl will look beautiful in this dress for her baptismal or any other special occasion.
SKU: CINCOU-62416-IVO-4
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
The Cinderella Couture Girls Organza Satin Bolero Communion Dress 4-14 is an elegant and stunning dress that is sure to make your little girl feel like a true princess on her special day. This amazing shiny dress is the perfect...
SKU: RAINKIDS-RB301WHT-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Romper
A cute Christening romper for your baby boy from Rain Kids will make him feel great on that special day. Made from 100% silk quality material, the romper has matching short sleeves, a cross embroidery in front. Matching elegant stole...
SKU: RAINKIDS-RB300IVO-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Romper
A cute Christening romper jumpsuit for your baby boy from Rain Kids will make him feel great on that special day. Made of quality material 100% silk, the outfit features short sleeves, an elegant capelet cover up and cross embroidery...
SKU: RAINKIDS-RB101IVO-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Romper
A cute Christening romper jumpsuit for your baby boy from Rain Kids will make him feel great on that special day. Made of quality material 100% silk, the outfit features short sleeves and comes with a matching stole and hat...
SKU: KDREM-127WHT12
PRODUCT TYPE: Coat
Your little girl will be full of cuteness in her fleece coat by Kids Dream. Poly-fleece coat has great detailing of top quality plush collar and cuffs. This is the perfect addition to her fall/winter special occasion dress wear. Detachable...
SKU: KDREM-127IVY6
PRODUCT TYPE: Coat
Your little girl will be full of cuteness in her fleece coat by Kids Dream. Poly-fleece coat has great detailing of top quality plush collar and cuffs. This is the perfect addition to her fall/winter special occasion dress wear. Detachable...
SKU: KDREAM-PC003-4
PRODUCT TYPE: Petticoat
Add body to any dress or skirt with this fluffy, half petticoat by Kids Dream. Features a thin, elastic waist and 3 layers for extra fullness. Soft and comfortable, this petticoat is perfect for tea length dresses.
SKU: CINCOU-62417-IVO-4
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This amazing shiny dress will surely catch attention at the special event your daughter will attend. Elegant, stunning formal 2 piece set includes a taffeta organza dress and a satin bolero with detailing in rhinestone beads. A great choice for...
SKU: CINCOU-62417-IVO-8
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This amazing shiny dress will surely catch attention at the special event your daughter will attend. Elegant, stunning formal 2 piece set includes a taffeta organza dress and a satin bolero with detailing in rhinestone beads. A great choice for...
SKU: CINCOU-62406B-WHT-4
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This amazing shiny dress will surely catch attention at the special church event your daughter will attend. Elegant stunning white 2 piece set includes a formal dress and satin bolero. It features rhinestone detail, off shoulder sleeves and a ruffled...
SKU: CINCOU-62417-WHT-4
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This amazing shiny dress will surely catch attention at the special event your daughter will attend. Elegant, stunning formal 2 piece set includes a taffeta organza dress and a satin bolero with detailing in rhinestone beads. A great choice for...
SKU: RAINKIDS-393-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Your baby girl will be so pretty in this christening gown by Rain Kids. Off shoulder baptism dress with Virgin Mary embroidered on the blouse. Skirt has a pretty organza material with layers of ruffle decorating the front and bottom...
SKU: CINCOU-62406B-IVO-4
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This amazing shiny dress will surely catch attention at the special church event your daughter will attend. Elegant stunning ivory 2 piece set includes a formal dress and satin bolero. It features rhinestone detail, off shoulder sleeves and a ruffled...
SKU: CINCOU-62406B-IVO-8
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This amazing shiny dress will surely catch attention at the special church event your daughter will attend. Elegant stunning ivory 2 piece set includes a formal dress and satin bolero. It features rhinestone detail, off shoulder sleeves and a ruffled...
SKU: RAINKIDS-364WHT-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A beautiful baptism or special occasion dress for your baby or toddler little girl by The Rain Kids. This sleeveless dress has a silver Mary embroidered in front. Features a ruffle on the bottom of the skirt. Matching headband included.
SKU: RAINKIDS-340-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A beautiful Baptism dress for your baby or toddler girl by The Rain Kids. This puff sleeve satin dress has an organza sleeveless cape and is decorated with gorgeous pearls and sequins on the skirt and cut out lace. Matching...
SKU: RAINKIDS-381-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A beautiful Baptism dress for your baby or toddler girl by The Rain Kids. This sleeveless dress has a silver angel embroidered in the front and a ruffle on the bottom of the skirt. Matching headband included.
SKU: RAINKIDS-3521
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Elegant ivory silk lace special occasion dress and bonnet for your toddler baby girl The Rain Kids. Your sweet little girl will look beautiful in this dress for her baptismal or any other special occasion.
Many of you probably don’t know that Christening and Baptism are not the same. Let us explain more, before moving onto the clothes one will wear during such a ceremony. Christening is a rite performed mostly in the Catholic and Anglican churches. With this ceremony, the infant, or the child, is given a new name, his Christian name. A godparent is present and they will be the spiritual guides of the child throughout his life. Christening is one of the most important events in the life of a Christian child.
Christening is more than baptism, it involves reciting certain words, giving the baby a name, sprinkling holy water on the baby’s head, and therefore welcoming the new human into the Christian faith. This ceremony involving the child, the parents, and the godparents is the promise of leading a life where faith is involved. The god parents’ role is to guide and answer the questions the child will have about religion and faith.
Christening is more than a simple ceremony, it’s the acceptance of faith with whatever it entails. That is why christening dresses for both girls and boys are white and have a special meaning. Once the child receives the baptism, he or she is a Christian, pure and innocent, his clothing must also reflect that.
Short history of Christening clothing
In medieval times babies would not be wearing made dresses at baptism, but they were swaddled in white fabrics adorned with lace or ruffles or simple. This was a practice kept until somewhere in the 18th century when the fabric transformed into a dress.
Then, things changed a bit, once the 20th century arrived and the distinction between boys and girls were made. The clothes were more elaborate. The christening gown would have more frills and embellishments and at the end of the century boys and girls would wear clothes that revealed their gender.
Whether it’s a baby girl christening dress, a toddler christening dress, or a suit for an older baby boy, most of the time they are white or ivory. It is well known that this color symbolizes purity. We all know that some of the positive meanings this color convey are freshness and simplicity and it often represents a new beginning. It’s no wonder that christening dresses for infants are white.
At Sophia’s Style we know symbolistic plays a great part in such an important religious event, therefore we have gathered a collection of christening clothes that you can choose from.
Christening clothes for boys
Back in the day, when suits were something that only adult men would wear, infants and toddlers used to be baptized in a gown much like the dress a girl would wear. Sometimes that gown would be a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation. It’s not uncommon to want to make your own christening gown patterns from wedding dress, especially if that wedding dress was also in your family for a long time.
Nowadays, just infants and maybe toddler boys would wear such a christening gown. We have them paired with a special hat and also accessories like shoes, bibs, and socks. Most of the older boys getting baptized would like to wear something different. For them, we selected a collection of great-looking white suits and rompers that are comfortable and traditional looking. Preschoolers can also wear white trousers and shirts accessorized with suspenders, bows, and ties. The effect will be stunning.
Like at so many formal occasions, here too, the boys will need to be dressed to impress even if they are only guests. Therefore, most of our suits come in many colors besides white and they will look amazing on your little one. We have 5-piece tuxedos special christening suits and embroidered rompers for the little ones. The cut and the fabric of these clothes are the best quality because we want your little one to feel as comfortable as possible.
See here what our selection is and prepare to choose from several models whatever you like best.
Christening clothes for girls
When it comes to christening dresses for baby girls things are almost the same as for the boys. There are traditional-looking gowns, long and white, with adorable adornments. Silver embroidery on a white dress, with a special hat and a bib, will complete the christening outfit. Many of the baby christening dresses have a tulle cape and come with a delicate headband or a bonnet. See here what we selected for this age category.
Whenever you need to choose a dress for christening for an older girl, keep in mind they will need to be involved in the picking process. Present her with the options or, better yet, choose yourself first then narrow it down to just a few dresses. That way she will not feel overwhelmed. Here are our options of christening dresses for girls of all ages.
What we love about them is the delicate fabric and how they will transform the whole experience. Beautifully crafted, these dresses will make the day amazing and your little daughter feel at peace. The fabric is of great quality so, if kept in proper conditions, our dresses could be passed down to the next generation.
Older girls will need hair accessories as well as capes or outerwear, depending on the weather. Stockings and shoes will need to fit with the dress. A tulle dress with sleeves will benefit from a pair of ballerina shoes or Mary Janes, while a satin or taffeta dress will need some adorned shoes to make a statement.
Along with a beautiful white christening dress goes any accessory you can think of, so just browse through the categories on our website and see what you like.
Christening clothes for guests
Emotions are running wild on this day for the family and godparents, but they need to set their jitters aside and prepare as well. So, after buying the boys' or girls’ christening dress, after you make sure he or she has everything they need for this special day, don’t forget to take care of your attire too.
What do mother and father wear at a christening? What about the rest of the guests? Things are simple when it comes to dressing as a guest. The only rule you need to abide by is to keep it simple and demure. A knee-length dress with a modest neckline will do just fine at a christening. Another option can be a cocktail dress meant for a formal event, a suit with a skirt or pants, and even a flowy dress just like the one the baptized baby is wearing.
Men in the family would usually wear a suit or, if it’s summer and very hot, a shirt with pants.
