Christening
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SKU: LITO-CAMILA-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
A cute Camila dress from Baptism from Swea Pea & Lilli comes with a matching bonnet. The long gown comes with short puff sleeves, an elegant ribbon bow accenting the waist, floral embroidery and scalloped edge. comes in white shiny...
SKU: LITO-BONNIE-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress
Pristine Christening Bonnie dress in pure white hue from Swea Pea & Lilli designer brand. Short sleeved embroidered tulle long gown with sequins comes in pure white for an elegant vibe. A matching hat is included. This ensemble will add...
SKU: RAF-BY13-WHT-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Suit
Classic cut formal suit with all the items required for any special occasion by Rafael Collection. The set includes: a white dress shirt with pin tuck front, a fully lined vest, an adjustable neck tie, a classic cut jacket and...
SKU: RAF-BY08-WHT-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Tuxedo
Classic tailed tuxedo suit with all the items required for any special occasion by Rafael Collection. The set includes: a white dress shirt, an adjustable satin cummerbund, an adjustable satin bow tie, a classic tailed tuxedo jacket and tuxedo pants....
SKU: RAF-BY08-WHT-S
PRODUCT TYPE: Tuxedo
Classic tailed tuxedo suit with all the items required for any special occasion by Rafael Collection. The set includes: a white dress shirt, an adjustable satin cummerbund, an adjustable satin bow tie, a classic tailed tuxedo jacket and tuxedo pants....
SKU: RAF-BY10-WHT-8
PRODUCT TYPE: Tuxedo
Classic cut tuxedo suit with all the items required for any special occasion by Rafael Collection. This set includes: a white dress shirt with pin tuck front, a fully lined satin vest, an adjustable satin bow tie, a classic cut...
SKU: RAF-BY10-WHT-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Tuxedo
Classic cut tuxedo suit with all the items required for any special occasion by Rafael Collection. This set includes: a white dress shirt with pin tuck front, a fully lined satin vest, an adjustable satin bow tie, a classic cut...
SKU: RAF-BY10-WHT-S
PRODUCT TYPE: Tuxedo
Classic cut tuxedo suit with all the items required for any special occasion by Rafael Collection. This set includes: a white dress shirt with pin tuck front, a fully lined satin vest, an adjustable satin bow tie, a classic cut...
SKU: RAF-BY13-WHT-8
PRODUCT TYPE: Suit
Classic cut formal suit with all the items required for any special occasion by Rafael Collection. The set includes: a white dress shirt with pin tuck front, a fully lined vest, an adjustable neck tie, a classic cut jacket and...
SKU: RAF-BY13-WHT-S
PRODUCT TYPE: Suit
Classic cut formal suit with all the items required for any special occasion by Rafael Collection. The set includes: a white dress shirt with pin tuck front, a fully lined vest, an adjustable neck tie, a classic cut jacket and...
SKU: RAF-BY11-WHT-2
PRODUCT TYPE: Tuxedo
This 5 pcs classic tailed jacquard pattern tuxedo by Rafael Collection is perfect for any occasion. The set includes a white dress shirt, a jacquard pattern vest, an adjustable jacquard bow tie, a tuxedo jacket with jacquard lapel and tuxedo...
SKU: LITO-BRIAN-WHT-3-6M
PRODUCT TYPE: Romper
This Christening romper from Lito is perfect for baby boys. Cotton romper with short sleeves, elasticated leg openings, bow tie for extra style and bonnet. You will surely treasure this cute ensemble, great option for Baptism church ceremony. Made in...
SKU: LITO-AIDEN-B-WHT-2T
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
This Christening outfit from Lito is perfect for toddler boys. Striped organza vest with shirt and satin shorts. Bow tie and bonnet makes the outfit even more special. You will surely treasure this cute ensemble. Great option for Baptism church...
SKU: RAF-BY08-WHT-8
PRODUCT TYPE: Tuxedo
Classic tailed tuxedo suit with all the items required for any special occasion by Rafael Collection. The set includes: a white dress shirt, an adjustable satin cummerbund, an adjustable satin bow tie, a classic tailed tuxedo jacket and tuxedo pants....
SKU: LITO-ANDREW-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Andrew Christening suit from Lito designer brand. This set comes in white and includes vest with three buttons, romper with opening between legs, vest and matching hat. It will surely generate a good impression. Suitable for baby boys.
SKU: LITO-JASPER-B-WHT-2T
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
A cute Jasper clothing set for boys from Swea Pea & Lilli designer brand. The set comes with diamond jacquard vest with shantung shorts and hat. White shiny color for a smart and elegant look. Suitable for little boys.
SKU: LITO-JASPER-A-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
A cute Jasper clothing set for boys from Swea Pea & Lilli designer brand. The set comes with diamond jacquard vest with shantung shorts and hat. White shiny color for a smart and elegant look. Perfect for most occasions. Suitable...
SKU: LITO-852C-WHT-4
PRODUCT TYPE: Shirt
A great choice for boys from Lito, this versatile shirt will ensure a dapper look. Boy's long sleeve dress shirt with pockets comes in white color. A piece that works well paired with suits or pants for casual or black...
SKU: LITO-BRANDON-WHT-0-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Romper
A boys Brandon romper for Christening and other events from Swea Pea & Lilli designer brand. Cotton romper with embroidered Celtic cross and hat. Features neck tie attached. Snap crotch closure for easy dressing. Made in USA.
SKU: LITO-4036-WHT-0-3
PRODUCT TYPE: Socks
Feel sheer, confident and comfortable with this Swea Pea & Lilli pair of socks perfect for girls footwear. Ruffled Christening socks with embroidered cross motif in white color. The lace ruffle trim will add a fancy touch to her festive...
SKU: RAF-1288-CORAL-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: LTMAL-1CB13XB
PRODUCT TYPE: Bib
Little Things Mean A Lot cute baby 100% cotton knit interlock bib. Features an elegant raised piping hem and a simple two button design. This bib is great in for all occasions, but perfect for Christening, Baptism or any special...
SKU: LTMAL-OSC-SEAN-3M
PRODUCT TYPE: Outfit
Sean white Christening gown for baby boys from Little Things Mean a Lot. Beautiful 3 piece set includes baptism gown, cotton slip, and visor hat. Features classic entre deux trim, little gentlemans collar, crisp pleated details at the chest and...
SKU: LITO-WENDY-A-WHT-5T
PRODUCT TYPE: Dress Shoes
Introducing the enchanting dress shoes every little girl dreams of, brought to you by Lito. These shoes are the perfect match for any special occasion dress and are designed to make your little one feel like a true princess. With their...
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.
