I love the darling look on little Madelynn’s face in this photo! Her mother, Denise, comments:
“…We purchased your Virgina dress and I absolutely loved it. I received the dress quickly and your customer service department was very friendly.”
Author: Audrey
Your Christening Outfits: Teresa’s Baby Boy
Teresa sent this darling photo of her baby boy in our Aiden knit christening outfit and said:
“Thanks so much!! Quick ship, excellent customer service!! Aiden was so precious on our little man.”
New Style: Miss Felicity First Communion Dress {Discontinued}
My seven-year-old daughter LOVES this dress, and I have to say, it is a truly lovely gown. Our new Miss Felicity Communion dress is made of pristine white organza with gobs of feminine embroidery and twinkling beadwork. The three-quarter-length sleeves add a subtle touch of grace and charm. Available in girls’ sizes 6-12.
New Style: Miss Hannah First Communion Dress
New for 2009, the Miss Hannah First Communion dress is now available for purchase exclusively at One Small Child. This pretty dress features traditional ball-gown styling with dainty floral embroidery, beads, and a lovely peek-a-boo cutaway back. Available in girls’ sizes 6-12.
Your Baptism Gowns: Baby Ellanora
Oh my goodness, I can’t get enough of this scrumptious little darling!! Her mother, Brook, writes:
“I ordered the Christening Gowns for my daughter Ellanora’s baptism. I was amazed with the quick arrival of the gown especially since we live [overseas] and have a FPO address. I was so impressed with the wonderful quality of the gown. There is so much pretty detailing and the quality of her name embroidered on the slip was great! She looked wonderful on her special day and I would highly recommend your business to anyone looking for a beautiful gown.”
Miss Tiffany First Communion Dress Available Now
The shipment has arrived, and our exclusive Miss Tiffany Communion dress is available in girls’ sizes 6-16. A lot of people have been asking for it, and we’re so glad it’s finally here!
This dress is gorgeous: lustrous matte satin, glossy embroidery sprinkled with sequins and pearls, and a unique scalloped hem that is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Two brand-new, spectacular first communion dress styles will be unveiled in the next few days, so check back soon!
Your Baptism Gowns: Nayda’s Daughter
Nayda sent some adorable pictures of her daughter along with her comment:
“I just wanted to say what a beautiful gown One Small Child made. I ordered the Alyssa for my daughters baptism and it was beautiful, just gorgeous. The quality was amazing and the shipping was great. This is a great site and I would recommend.”
A Child’s Blessing
May your life be blessed
with joy and love,
May angels guide you
from above.
May your heart be kind,
your spirit strong,
To see the good
and right some wrong.
May the world be
a better place
Because you came
and shared some space.
Your Baptism Gowns: Baby Milley Rose
Oh, this is such a lovely, peaceful portrait! Sweet Milley’s mother, Amanda, writes:
“I am so glad that I found your website! We looked everywhere for the perfect gown and were running out of places and ideas. That is when I found your site. We ordered the gown during the New Year holiday and the delivery was still fast and free. I called and placed the order over the phone and the lady I spoke with was very nice and helpful. We ordered the Kathleen Shamrock Gown. (Absolutely Beautiful)
I have told all my friends about your web site and would recommend it to anyone. When the gown arrived we were very impressed and it looked even more beautiful in person. Thank you for making Milley’s Baptism extra special.
Pictured in her Kathleen Baptism Gown, Milley Rose, 4 1/2 weeks old. Baptized January 11th 2009.”
(note: this gown is no longer available, but is similar to our popular Erin shamrock embroidered christening gown.)
Christening Undercover
Have you given any thought to what goes under a christening gown or outfit? So much depends on what you’re working with and looking for. Is the fabric of your gown a light-weight sheer cotton or a heavy satin? Is your gown short or long? Do you like a little extra pouf under a dress? Or do you just want good coverage beneath?
For your convenience, many of our christening gowns are included with an appropriate length slip made of pure combed cotton. If you choose a style that does not include a slip, or if you’re looking for just the right thing to wear beneath a family heirloom or a masterpiece you’ve crafted on your own, we offer a nice selection of christening slips a-la-carte in different styles and lengths:
Our basic cotton slip comes in two lengths and is perfect under any dress that needs a good lining, especially under sheer or hand-crocheted gowns. It is constructed with a cross-back, button free closure for ease of dressing baby. This slip is available in two lengths to accomodate day-length (22-24″) as well as longer heirloom-length (32-34″) christening gowns. We can also make it in custom lengths for you–just let us know what you need, and we’ll be happy to whip one up for you (additional charges may apply for longer length). We offer a nice selection of embroidery options on this slip as well: you can have baby’s name and christening or birth date, a monogram, a cross, shamrock or meaningful phrase added to the hem, which adds a thoughtful, personal touch to a truly special outfit (you can see our current embroidery options on order pages).
Our exclusive bouffant slip adds a nice fulness to any gown, and can be worn beneath our basic cotton slip, or alone under the christening gown, depending on your preference. It is available in three lengths: dress-length, day-length, and heirloom-length. It’s perfect under gowns of all styles, whether simple or frilly.
We haven’t forgotten the boys–we offer a nice selection of long-sleeved, short-sleeved, and sleeveless bodysuits to provide coverage and a little additional warmth beneath any christening suit (bonus: personalization is also available on these items), so no matter how you look at it, when it comes to christening undergarments, we’ve got you covered. {wink}