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To put DS in a christening gown aged 8 months?

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Ohnoredundo · 20/10/2011 19:02

Oh I know it's personal choice yada yada but I'd like to know what you all think. Will he look a bit daft?

I know it's pretty unrelated but I always wanted to wear my veil over my face when walking down the aisle but was persuaded otherwise by well-meaning family members as it was 'old fashioned'. Always regretted it.

What do you reckon?

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caramelwaffle · 20/10/2011 19:04

Yanbu

ScaredBear · 20/10/2011 19:06

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Julesnobrain · 20/10/2011 19:06

We have a family gown which my great grandmother was christened in. Never occurred to me not to use it for DS. He looked lovely. Do what suits you and enjoy your sons special day. yanbu

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PMTIsMe · 20/10/2011 19:06

[Dim emoticon] why might YBU? Is this for his actual christening or do you mean just wearing it randomly?

caramelwaffle · 20/10/2011 19:09

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FreddieMercurysBolero · 20/10/2011 19:11

Ds wore a christening gown, he was 4mo. My mother made tout of her wedding dress, christened me, my brothers and sisters in it. MIL knitted white tights and a bonnet to match. Tis up to you, I think it would look nice.

SecretNutellaFix · 20/10/2011 19:13

My nephew was in a gown aged 10 months. He looked gorgeous.

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Ohnoredundo · 20/10/2011 19:13

Awww! The royal baby comment made me tear up! Lovely!

Oh it's just lots of people have said 8 months is too old for one. I know it's about us and our little family but I really don't have a clue what the 'done' thing is re. Christening gowns as have no friends/family members with baptised babies.

DH just suggested a gown and then change of outfit for the after bit. Eee getting excited now!

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Ohnoredundo · 20/10/2011 19:16

What a lovely idea about the wedding dress.

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SecretNutellaFix · 20/10/2011 19:19

That was very much what it looked like Not at all girly

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FrightNight · 20/10/2011 20:19

As with all baby boy clothes there was a dearth of options when DS was christened 4 years ago aged 8 months. We finally opted for a blue and White outfit from John lewis, which I was really pleased with wasn't at all sailor suity but I think a gown would be just lovely too.

orienteerer · 20/10/2011 20:19

YANBU

storminabuttercup · 20/10/2011 20:20

Is it a catholic baptism? You will probably robe him at some point, ds had a suit and a White bib at the right point in the ceremony, I don't think they are meant to be in White all the way through...

I think gowns are lovely, you may want a change if you are having a party afterwards, White and party food don't always mix!

It's your sons day, don't let anyone tell you what to do!

colken · 20/10/2011 20:21

This is the sort of thing that can become an heirloom as another post has said. Take photographs and keep them. They will be something to be proud of. Your little one will not be embarrassed or ashamed to be in a dress. My daughter and son were christened in the same gown (at different times, of course!) and give no thought to it because they like tradition.

If anyone else criticises your choice, ignore them. It's your baby and your DH's - no one else's. Do things your way.

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Almanzo · 20/10/2011 20:26

You know that bit over on the right where it shows active convos? It cuts off part of the title so comes up
'To put DS in a christening gown aged 8' Grin
As the mother of a 9 yr old DS I was all agog. Being an irreligious sort I was wondering if there was some kind gown worn by children who were being baptised rather late, bit like a communion dress.
As you were.

LoveInAColdGrave · 20/10/2011 20:27

He will look lovely. Have a great day!

PS I wore my veil down and had no idea it was old fashioned! Have never seen anyone not do it, I don't think?

LoveInAColdGrave · 20/10/2011 20:28

Gosh, my last sentence is awful Blush.

wigglesrock · 20/10/2011 20:28

He'll be lovely, when I had dd1 my Mum bought a christening gown that all my dds have been christened in an my sister will use it for her baby. Dd3 is 8 months old and I would put her in a christening gown. All of mine were christened at about 8 weeks.

You'll need to change him after the ceremony anyway, christening gowns can be a bit hot and sticky.

wigglesrock · 20/10/2011 20:29

Ps I didn't wear a veil when I got married and regret it a little bit now too Grin

onmythirdglass · 20/10/2011 20:31

I think it's lovely. My grandmother made MY christening robe which was worn by me, my DB and DS, then several cousins, my own DSs, and several of their bloodline cousins. Now my DS is getting married and one day it will be worn by his DC maybe. The nice thing is, every time it got worn the tradition is to embroider the name of the baby and date of christening on the gown, so it has become a true heirloom. I think it's lovely. (But the bonnet is a bit Hmm - maybe skip that bit).

Sleepyspaniel · 20/10/2011 20:33

I think it's absolutely fine, the only problem I think you'll have is if your DS is on the move at 8mo. Christening gowns are far too long to crawl/be active in, and if you shorten it to a length less likely to tangle round his legs, people will say you've put your DS in a dress Grin

So I would do a christening gown for the ceremony only then a more practical outfit for the rest of the day.