Category: christening gowns

Summer Christening Dresses 2015: The New Iris Christening Dress

We’re excited to introduce the first of our Summer Christening Dresses 2015-the Iris Christening Dress.

The new Iris Christening Dress is an empire waist gown fit for a goddess! It features a bodice with a modern floral embroidery pattern. The shimmery skirt gracefully sweeps her ankles. Scallop-edged cap sleeves allow for full arm range of motion. The light-weight materials are just right for warm summer weather. The bodice and skirt are fully lined with the softest of fabrics for your little muse’s comfort. We simply delight in this demure Christening gown.

Bringing to life a piece I have been dreaming up is always a beautiful day for me. This gown is just as I had imagined it and seeing it on a little one is a true delight. To make it even better, the gown is machine washable! Having children myself I know the comfort in sometimes having something you can launder yourself instead of taking into the dry cleaners because there is only so much time in the day! This gown could also work for a flower girl dress with a colorful sash added on and even for delightful family photos. Versatility is a wonderful touch with this gown, and I know you will just love one of our newest Summer Christening dresses!

Complete the look! Combine the Iris with our Leather Ballet Moccasins and Jewel Lace Bow Headband for a modern look. Shown above with our Carnation Halo Headband.

Flower Girls Featuring Jamie Findlay Photography

Today we’re featuring two lovely spring flower girls, captured by Jamie Findlay of Jamie Findlay Photography. Aren’t these ladies beautiful?

{We love a flower girl dressed in pink! This little cutie is wearing our Caryssa Gown.}

{We adore this Gatsby inspired wedding! Our Sophi Gown was the perfect choice for this flower girl’s dress!}

All About Monograms

Today, we’re all about monograms. We love offering monograms on our baby clothes and gifts. What a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your little one’s special outfit! A gift becomes so much more when embroidered with her name or initials.

Just for fun, here’s a little background information on monograms:

“An individual’s monogram is often a very fancy piece of art used for stationery, for adorning luggage, for embroidery on clothing, and so forth. These monograms may have two or three letters.

A traditional 3-letter monogram has the initial of the individual’s last name (surname) set larger, or with some special treatment in the center, while the first name initial appears to the left of it and the middle name initial appears to the right of it. For example, if the individual’s name is Mary Ann Jones, and Jones is the surname, then the arrangement of letters would be thus: MJA, with the surname initial set larger in the center, the M for Mary to the left and the A for Ann to the right.” – Jeanine Twigg, Author of Embroidery Machine Essentials

At One Small Child, we offer monograms, initials, names and dates on so many of our clothes and gifts. Just look for the words “Can Be Personalized” under the product image. There are a variety of embroidery or engraving options for these items. Simply click into the product page and look for the Personalize Options box to view the options for that specific item. When you click on the Personalize button, all the information you need will pop up, including embroidery placement images, thread color photos and text boxes to enter in your information. So easy!

“A monogrammed gift is a measure of love just like home cooking for friends and family. When you take the time to mark a gift, it makes it profoundly personal.” – Shannon Britton (Southern Proper Monograms)

Irish Christening Wear

Irish Christenings are beautiful! We love the heart-felt tradition they all possess. We feel privileged to help make these events even more meaningful to you and your family. Today, we’re highlighting some of our Irish Christening wear. These delightful dresses and accessories will add Irish charm to your little lassie’s religious debut.

Our Christening Dresses is hand-crafted from dainty shamrock-embroidered organza. Sheer puffed sleeves and just the right amount of ruffles add a feminine touch to the design. A shiny satin ribbon sash ties it all together.

Add these matching accessories to complete the Elise look: Shorty Slip and Bloomers, Elise Bib, Erin Slippers.

The Faye Christening Dress is hand-made from combed broadcloth cotton. It’s super soft and comfy for baby. A scalloped embroidered overlay creates the illusion of a v-neck. It’s embroidered with adorable shamrocks. The neckline meets a feminine satin sash with rosette bow embellishment. The same bow finishes the look on the simple matching headband, which is included.

Complete the Faye look with these matching accessories: Day Length Slip, Erin Slippers, Shamrock Ruffle Bib.

Looking for boy’s Irish Christening Wear? Our Shamrock Bib is embroidered with this traditional Irish symbol of luck. You can add a shamrock embroidery in your color choice to any of our personalized Christening outfits, gowns or accessories! Simply select a product that states ‘Can Be Personalized’ and follow the prompts on the product page.

Ultimate Christening Outfits

Going grand for your precious little one’s big event? We’ve got the ultimate christening outfits! These lavish looks make a statement. They’re the complete collection for baby’s religious debut!

Take baby’s look from the ceremony to the after-party! These ultimate Christening outfits have everything you’ll need. (We know you love it when everything’s together and everything matches!)

Francis Christening Collection

The Francis collection was named after the current pope: Pope Francis I. The Francis is a simple, modern Christening outfit. The newsboy hat and regal length add subtle traditional touches. Each item is hand-crafted with fine dupioni silk. A touch of blue gives a masculine essence to each piece. The collection includes: baptism gown, after-Christening romper, jacket (not pictured), blanket, bib and shoes.

Phoebe Christening Collection

Our Phoebe was designed to be the counter-part to the Francis. It co-ordinates flawlessly! The Phoebe features the same modern design as the Francis, with a few feminine additions. We added a lovely monogram to the gown and lush silk ruffles to the blanket and bib. The collection includes: baptism gown, after-Christening romper, jacket, bib, blanket and shoes.

Christening Accessory Sets

Our Christening accessory sets are the perfect finishing touches to the ultimate Christening outfits. Everything baby will need for his big event is decorated with simple detailing. Choose from our girl or boy sets. Each includes: a candle, shell, hankie, rosary, silk rosary bag, mini New Testament, and personalized muslin tote (not pictured).

Girls Christening Dresses: Sarah

{Sarah | Girls Christening Dresses}

Looking for simple girls Christening dresses? Our Sarah is a plain, no-fuss option for her special day. This baby-doll silhouette is made with smooth white cotton. A subtle embroidered bodice offers a feminine element. The Sarah features pretty puffed sleeves and satin detailing. Your mobile baby will love the length. Great for your little crawler or walker! The satin bow headband is a sweet finishing touch. The Sarah dress is the perfect choice for her simple Christening event!

Try the Sarah as an after-event dress! It’s the perfect outfit for a classy after-party!

See more Christening dresses here.

Irish Christening Gowns: Elise

{Elise | Irish Christening Gowns}

We are excited to introduce the newest addition to our line of Irish Christening gowns. The Elise. This delicate organza dress features embroidered shamrocks. Dainty scallops finish the skirt hem. It’s just the right length for your walking princess. Puffed sleeves and a satin sash tie decorate the bodice. The matching sheer organza bonnet offers an updated look to the tradition. Your little lassie is sure to look stunning on her big day in our Elise dress!

The two-piece Elise set includes dress and bonnet. Complete the look with our Erin Christening Slippers, Elise Bib (coming soon) and Camisole Bodysuit with shamrock embroidery option.

Looking for more Irish Christening gowns? Check out our Faye dress.

Christening Gowns, Outfits, Accessories: a Giveaway

{Celebrating Our 30th Year}

As you may have seen earlier this month, we’ve been celebrating our 30th year in business with a giveaway each month, and we’re wrapping it up with the biggest prize yet: one lucky winner will receive a $200 shopping spree to One Small Child! To spread the love, we’ll also randomly select two runners-up, who will each receive $50 shopping codes, good toward the purchase of any of our products. It’s just a way to say thank you for these great years and many to come!

{Shop for Christening Gowns, Outfits, Accessories and More}

We’ve spent the last 30 years becoming experts in creating gorgeous christening gowns, outfits and accessories. It is such fun to create these products, and envision how they’ll look on your sweet little one! So much care and thought goes into each and every item: the styles, fabrics, and trims are carefully chosen to create christening and baptism wear that will honor the importance of the event and enhance the beauty of your baby. We love to be sure you’ll also be able to find the christening accessories you might need to go with that special outfit: you’ll find amazing blankets, soft bodysuits, personalized bibs, socks, shoes and jewelry to complement Baby’s look.

We don’t stop with products for one event! You might want to grab some of our cute holiday dresses, soft leather baby moccasins, beautiful baby headbands, sweet diaper covers, and gifts for every occasion.

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Winter Christening Dresses: Avery

Have you seen our selection of winter Christening dresses? The weather may be frightful, but our Avery Christening gown is simply delightful! Made from luxurious bridal satin, for an exquisite Christening debut. Laser cutting and pretty beading decorate the bonnet and hem of the gown. A thick satin bow gives the bodice a rich feminine look. The three-piece set includes the Avery gown, matching bonnet and cotton slip. Make the Avery truly special! Personalization on the slip is available just for your little princess!

To complete the look we recommend: our bamboo camisole bodysuit and our heirloom-length bouffant slip. Keep her little toes warm and cozy with our lacy rhumba tights and white Mary Jane shoes! Add our satin ruffle blanket, and you’re all set!

Find more winter Christening dresses here!

Fave Fall Christening Gowns 2014: Jessa

We love autumn Christening events! With all the rich colors, and crisp, cool air-what’s not to love? However, the transitional weather can call for a versatile wardrobe choice. We’ve go you covered! Our Jessa dress is our favorite of all our fall Christening gowns! Why? Made from a lightweight silk fabric-and lots of it-this dress is breathable but not drafty. Ruching and ruffles are always gorgeously feminine! The cotton slip provides an extra layer for comfort. Pink or white braided trim adds just the right floral finish. We recommend adding a blanket to any fall outfit-just in case. Our Jessa blanket is a perfect match! Make sure those little toes warm and cozy with our Jessa slippers! Now you’re prepared for whatever weather! Check out our other fall Christening gowns!