Can I wear maxi dress to christening?

Midi and maxi dresses or even an up-down hem are ideal. While short dresses might work at an evening do for a wedding, they’re inappropriate and not a good fit for a christening.

What is a christening dress called?

baptismal gown
The traditional clothing for a child being baptized into the Roman Catholic faith is a baptismal gown, a very long, white infants’ garment now made especially for the ceremony of christening and usually only worn then.

Why do babies wear dresses at christenings?

Christening gowns are part of a tradition that have spanned centuries. The christening gown as we know them are a symbol of purity and an evocation of Christ’s sacrifice. Christening gowns are meant to be traditional and tasteful to capture the young one’s innocence being welcomed into the faith.

What should a godmother wear to a christening?

Unlike the traditional wedding rule that only the bride can wear white, for christenings, this isn’t the case. You can wear white and any colour you wish! It’s actually pretty common for the godmother or mother of the baby to wear white as well as the baby.

Why are christening gowns white?

The color white represents the purity and goodness of Christ, which is received by your baby during their baptism. Boys’ christening gowns, like baby girl christening gowns, will need to be made from fine, delicate fabric such as silk, cotton or lace.

How long should a christening dress be?

28″-36″
Christening Gown/Christening Dress A christening gown is usually 28″-36″ in length. A christening dress is shorter than to the tip of the toes but still can be fairly long – even to mid-calf. The shorter style is used frequently for an older child. Everybody that goes through a christening isn’t a newborn baby.

What do you wear to your child’s baptism?

Consider soft cotton if you’re looking for comfort, but make sure your pants are well-tailored. For a fun and endearing way to support your little one on their big day, you can match your baby’s christening dress to your baby girl’s, or to your son’s boys baptism outfit.