The most significant thing to remember on this special day of christening is that your baby is celebrating the most important day of her life. She is about to be part of a covenant with God, and be a part of the whole Christian community as well. Being part of the Irish tradition and customs is also something to remember, so your child needs to look her best.

The christening gown of a child of Irish descent is a mixture of faith and tradition. It combines the beauty of a christening with the symbols of Ireland. Together these make a beautiful and often times breathtaking combination sure to meet the demands of tradition and faith. There are many christening gowns out there but an Irish christening gown comes with some specific requirements.

In general most christening gowns are pure white in nature. The embroidered symbols most often found on christening gowns are crosses; except that is on Irish christening gowns. There are many traditional Irish symbols that can be included in the design of a gown. You have your shamrocks to symbolize the Holy Trinity, the lucky four leaf clover through to bring hope and love beside luck and the Celtic knot. Occasionally you will also find a claddaugh which stands for love, friendship and loyalty.

Some Irish christening gowns also come with a robe, or a bow and a bonnet. These are not only for fashion purposes but for practical as well. Scout the area days before the baptism is going to be held. Will the place be cold? Will there be a lot of people or just a few select friends and family? Remember that your baby is still delicate and is pretty much sensitive to everything. If the christening ceremony is going to be held at a place where you think your baby will not be that comfortable, do get an Irish christening dress that comes with robe or a bonnet, as this will protect your child from the weather and will make her feel warm and cozy all throughout the celebration.

Both boys and girls do wear christening gowns but that doesnt mean that your little boy has to look like a girl. They can be very similar and you may still have some that mistake your little boy for a girl. When looking for a little boys Irish christening gown watch for those with less lace and frills. Also look at the symbols embroidered into the design. Boys gown tend to look simpler and cleaner in design. The symbols are also found on the chest area usually instead of all throughout the gown.

Traditions are always important and very much so in Irish families. If however the idea of a pure white gown leaves feeling a bit dull there is a subtle way to add some color without completely bucking tradition. You can have the symbols such as a cross or shamrock outlined in a pale blue, pin, green or off-white. It keeps with tradition of old yet adds a little kick of color to may you happy too.

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