Christening
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SKU: LITO-BLAKE-B-WHT-2T
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
This Christening outfit by Lito will make your little one feel so nice. Short sleeved Blake suspendered outfit with hat and bow tie will make him feel excellent. Follow the fashion etiquette for the Christening church ceremony and add an...
SKU: LITO-DAVID-A-WHT-11T
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress Shoes
A great pair of lace-up matte white David shoes for your boy from Lito, just the perfect choice for Easter, Communion, Christening or other special occasion. This pair of shoes features stitched detail and cushioned insole. The quality material brings...
SKU: LITO-DAVID-A-WHT-7T
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress Shoes
A great pair of lace-up matte white David shoes for your boy from Lito, just the perfect choice for Easter, Communion, Christening or other special occasion. This pair of shoes features stitched detail and cushioned insole. The quality material brings...
SKU: LITO-8800A-WHT-XS
PRODUCT TYPE: Tuxedo
This Christening outfit by Lito will make your little one feel so nice. Round tail satin tuxedo with embroidered cross on jacket. Follow the fashion etiquette for the Christening church ceremony and add an elegant touch with this lovely Baptism...
SKU: LITO-GRAYSON-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
A cute white Grayson Christening baptism outfit set for your baby boy from Lito. Features an embroidered cotton vest and a long poly cotton romper. It also includes a long sleeve shirt, a bowtie and a matching hat. Made in...
SKU: PAD-305-WHT-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Your little lady will look awesome in this distinctive dress by Petite Adele. Beautiful floor length First Communion dress with cap sleeve, floral embroidered bodice and sparkle belt on the waistline. Comes in white and features zipper closure and sash...
SKU: LTMAL-ABOUTNR
PRODUCT TYPE: Boutonniere
The perfect gift for the finishing touch to a Christening Suit from Little Things Mean A Lot. This boutonniere may become part of a wedding bouquet or attached to a wedding garter in years to come. This item is packaged...
SKU: RAF-1288-RED-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Suit
Little boys 5 pcs outfit set from Rafael for a stylish smart look. The set includes everything necessary for a complete look: dress shirt, pants, vest, a wonderfully made neck tie and a pocket hanky. Perfect choice ideal for any...
SKU: RAF-1288-RED-8
PRODUCT TYPE: Suit
Big boys 5 pcs outfit set from Rafael for a stylish smart look. The set includes everything necessary for a complete look: dress shirt, pants, vest, a wonderfully made neck tie and a pocket hanky. Perfect choice ideal for any...
SKU: LTMAL-1C022N12
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Beautiful baby girl?s white special occasion organza Christening gown with bonnet from Little Things Mean A Lot. This dress features an organza overlay, short puff sleeves, and five sheer flowers on the organza pleated bodice. Includes a matching bonnet with...
SKU: LTMAL-2C015N06
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
A precious baptism/special occasion lace gown your baby girl from Little Things Mean A Lot. Features all-over lace overlay, short puff elastic sleeves, and three satin ribbon flowers on front yoke. This dress is fully lined and includes a matching...
SKU: TTK-2321-WHT-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Features cap sleeves, floral appliques and overlay skirt. Matching cape and headband included. This baptism dress in white is...
SKU: TTK-5786S-IVO-6M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Introducing the Baby Girls Multi Color Lace Bodice Rhinestone Wired Hem Flower Girl Dress 6M-24M, a truly stunning dress designed by Tip Top Kids. This gorgeous flower girl dress offers your little one the perfect chance to dial up the...
SKU: TTK-3739-WH-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Fancy Baptism boys outfit by Tip Top Kids. Popular style for Christening ceremony the outfit comes in white with Peter Pan collar, short sleeve and comfortable cuff pants. Stylish embroidered stole with rhinestone cross and matching bonnet included will make...
SKU: TTK-2276-WHT-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Fancy style features gathered bodice and floral embroidered skirt adorned with rhinestones. Matching headband and cape included. This baptism...
SKU: TTK-5805S-WHT-12M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Features illusion neck and lace bodice. Gorgeous tea length tulle skirt. This dress is a flattering style for young...
SKU: TTK-5805S-IVO-6M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Features illusion neck and lace bodice. Gorgeous tea length tulle skirt. This dress is a flattering style for young...
SKU: TTK-3748-IVOTAN-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Fancy Baptism boys outfit by Tip Top Kids. Popular style for Christening ceremony the outfit comes in ivory and tan with short sleeve embroidered shirt with Peter Pan collar and comfortable suspender cuff pants. Stylish matching jacket and bonnet included will...
SKU: TTK-2286-WHT-5
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Features embroidered lace adorned with rhinestones and wired hem. Organza cape and matching headband included. This baptism dress in...
SKU: TTK-2314-WHT-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Features floral embroidered lace overlay, criss-cross back and ruffled voluminous skirt. Matching headband and cape included. This baptism dress...
SKU: TTK-2313-WHT-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Features halter neck rhinestone embellished top, and ruffled skirt. Matching headband and cape included. This baptism dress in white...
SKU: TTK-2309-WHT-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Features three doves and Bautizo embroidered on the chest, organza embroidered overlay over ruffled skirt. Matching headband and cape...
SKU: TTK-2299-WHT-0
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Sophisticated style features Virgin Mary embroidered bodice embellished with delicate rhinestones and ruffled voluminous skirt. Matching headband and cape...
SKU: TTK-2299-WHT-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Gorgeous dress from Tip Top Kids will offer her the perfect chance to dial up the glamour and captivate the viewers. Sophisticated style features Virgin Mary embroidered bodice embellished with delicate rhinestones and ruffled voluminous skirt. Matching headband and cape...
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.
