Christening
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SKU: RAINKIDS-020-0M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Make her Christening celebration special and unique with this outfit from Rain Kids. Simple and elegant infant baptism dress with off shoulder sleeves and Virgin Mary embroidered on the blouse. Removable decorative brooch on the waist and plain tulle skirt...
SKU: RAINKIDS-031-0M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Make her Christening celebration special and unique with this outfit from Rain Kids. Beautiful infant baptism dress with off shoulder sleeves and intricate organza on the blouse. Trim decorated sheer organza skirt with sparkly tulle on the bottom. Matching bonnet...
SKU: RAINKIDS-013-WHT-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Introducing the simple and elegant Christening outfit with short puffy sleeves from RainKids. The blouse features delicate, intricate lace that graces the puffy short sleeves, adding a touch of timeless elegance. The skirt's bottom is adorned with the same beautiful lace. The...
SKU: RAINKIDS-358-IVO-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This Christening dress set from RainKids is sure to make her look great at her church ceremony event. 3 Piece set traditional long gown christening dress in ivory made of Shantung material with short puff sleeves and scallop hem. Intricate...
SKU: RAINKIDS-R020-IVO-4
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
An elegant Christening gown from Rain Kids for your precious little gal, perfect option to make the memorable occasion unique. Short puff sleeved dress in ivory hue. A simple bow sewn in on the waist line for style. Oversize length...
SKU: RAINKIDS-R020-WHT-3
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
An elegant Christening gown from Rain Kids for your precious little gal, perfect option to make the memorable occasion unique. Short puff sleeved dress in pure white hue. A simple bow sewn in on the waist line for style. Oversize...
SKU: RAINKIDS-R020-WHT-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
An elegant Christening gown from Rain Kids for your precious baby gal, perfect option to make the memorable occasion unique. Short puff sleeved dress in pure white hue. A simple bow sewn in on the waist line for style. Oversize...
SKU: RAINKIDS-358-IVO-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This Christening dress set from RainKids is sure to make her look great at her church ceremony event. 3 Piece set traditional long gown christening dress in ivory made of Shantung material with short puff sleeves and scallop hem. Intricate...
SKU: RAINKIDS-BC004-WSIL0
PRODUCT TYPE: Suit
A very handsome Charro suit set for your little boy from Rain Kids. This 6-piece Charro suit set includes the jacket, charro shirt, vest, pants, charro bow, sombrero. Intricate embroidery all over the jacket, vest, and pants. Jacket has Virgin...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ002
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her special event. Satin face mask with pearl beading and flower accent on the sides. Comes in white. Size: 7 years and up (adult size). Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer: The mask...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ004
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her special event. Satin face mask with lace overlay has pearl and rhinestone beading on the sides. Comes in white. Size: 7 years and up (adult size). Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer:...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ008
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her Baptism or Communion. Satin face mask with cross, holly spirit and MI BAUTIZO embroidery. Comes in white. Size: 3 to 7 years old. Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer: The mask should...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ005
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her Baptism or Communion. Satin face mask with cross embroidery. Comes in white. Size: 7 years and up (adult size). Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer: The mask should not be used (1)...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ006
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her Baptism or Communion. Satin face mask with Virgin Mary embroidery. Comes in white. Size: 7 years and up (adult size). Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer: The mask should not be used...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ007S
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her Baptism or Communion. Satin face mask with rhinestone cross. Comes in white. Size: 3 to 7 years old. Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer: The mask should not be used (1) in...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ007
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her Baptism or Communion. Satin face mask with rhinestone cross. Comes in white. Size: 7 years and up (adult size). Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer: The mask should not be used (1)...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ003
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her special event. Satin face mask with pearl and rhinestone beading on the sides. Comes in white. Size: 7 years and up (adult size). Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer: The mask should...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ001
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her special event. Satin face mask with sequin beaded lace on the sides. Comes in white. Size: 7 years and up (adult size). Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer: The mask should not...
SKU: RAINKIDS-KZ006S
PRODUCT TYPE: Dust Masks
Face mask by Rain Kids is great for her Baptism or Communion. Satin face mask with Virgin Mary embroidery. Comes in white. Size: 3 to 7 years old. Hand wash, hang dry. Disclaimer: The mask should not be used (1)...
SKU: RAINKIDS-010-WHT-2T
PRODUCT TYPE: Suit
Create first impression with this elegant boys tuxedo by Rain Kids. The outfit includes 5 separate pieces: straight jacket, wing tip collar pleated shirt, 3-button vest, matching lined pull up pants made with adjustable elastic waist, and bow tie. Comfortable...
SKU: RAINKIDS-548BB-WHT-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
This Christening dress by Rain Kids will make any baby's blessing a very special event. Pretty baptism dress with beaded lace bodice, illusion neckline, and sheer lace cap sleeves. Hand beaded waist line with hand beaded lace applique below the...
SKU: RAINKIDS-010-WHT-S
PRODUCT TYPE: Suit
Create first impression with this elegant boys tuxedo by Rain Kids. The outfit includes 5 separate pieces: straight jacket, wing tip collar pleated shirt, 3-button vest, matching lined pull up pants made with adjustable elastic waist, and bow tie. Comfortable...
SKU: PAD-B702-WHT-8
PRODUCT TYPE: Bolero
A gorgeous satin bolero from Petite Adele can be used as a cover accessory. The white all satin bolero features sewn hand-rolled rosettes. This beautiful bolero comes with fancy and elegant rosettes that add a classic touch to any dress...
SKU: PAD-B702-WHT-6
PRODUCT TYPE: Bolero
A gorgeous satin bolero from Petite Adele can be used as a cover accessory. The white all satin bolero features sewn hand-rolled rosettes. This beautiful bolero comes with fancy and elegant rosettes that add a classic touch to any dress...
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.
