Once upon a time, Christening Gowns were made by hand, with love, an heirloom to treasure and pass down the family for future generations. Today such delicate workmanship and dedication to detail can still be found.... at Little Doves.
Little Doves' christening gowns are beautiful and exclusive. From her studio in rural Lincolnshire Linda Patrick lovingly designs beautiful handmade gowns, dresses, rompers and accessories. Endorsed by Vogue Magazine, every piece of christening wear is individually tailored and lovingly made to order.
- The Classic Christening Gown collection
- The Boys Christening Collection
- Scottish Clan Christening Gowns
- Victorian & Edwardian christening gowns
- Christening Dresses
- Christening Gown Restoration service
- Christening gowns made from wedding dresses
- Hand embroidered christening gowns
- Cotton Christening Gowns
- Silk Christening Gowns
- Bespoke Christening Gown Service -
- NEW Premature Baby Christening Gowns
- Orthodox and Catholic Christening Gowns
"Hi Linda, Oh My Word!!! It is all absolutely stunning!!! I am overwhelmed to be honest and reduced to tears!!! The detail and all the hard work you have put in really shows and its just amazing!! I can't wait for Hayden to wear it. I will send you lots of pictures! LOVE the booties!! So cute!! And the embroidery on the bib and handkerchief....so fine and beautiful!! I cannot thank you enough!! Just amazing!! Thank you! Helen x February 2012"
As featured in Country Living and Prima Magazines, Little Doves' reputation for personalised hand embroidery is growing. Please take a look at the Jemimah Gown for girls and the Lewis Gown for boys to see the latest examples. New for 2012 is the Primrose Christening Gown, featuring beautiful hand embroidered flowers from a Victorian pattern.
NEW FOR 2012... OUR LATEST GOWN... Linda is proud to launch in February 2012 the latest edition to the boys Collection, the Hayden Christening Romper. Together with matching jacket, cap, bib, booties this romper is a great for Spring baptisms. It is made from the finest silk taffeta with beautiful bead encrusted applique on the bodice. And check out the Kelly Gown for girls.
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK 7Th MAY 2012... Today I am repairing Lia's beautiful Ayrhire Christening Gown, making a new petticoat for it and bonnet. It will be sent to Australia later in the week.
Please take a look at the Compton Family Gown. Made for the Earl of Compton of Castle Ashby, this gown is a true reproduction of the original Victorian Christening Gown. Little Doves has also been charged with the task of renovating the original gown back to its former glory.
Look out for our newly purchased Edwardian gowns, six gowns of outstanding quality will be featured on the Victorian collection this week.
Hi Linda,
Have received parcel back this afternoon and have finally been able to sit down and open it and have a look, It has actually brought tears to my eyes!! The Gown looks absolutely beautiful and as perfect as it could do for 120 years old, you have done miracles with it, I am so happy with it! The Bonnet is my favourite and the most beautiful perfect match, I knew if anyone could match it up you could but I was not expecting it to match so brilliantly, your work is truly exquisite Linda!! The stunning Petticoat is the final beautiful finishing touch and I am so glad I decided to have it too. I Love how you have matched the back of the petticoat to the gown with the same sort of ribbon ties.
I can't thankyou enough for all your superb work and for making our family heirloom last for many more years to come, I know that my children's children can still carry on using it and that makes me very happy. You truly have a great gift for what you do and I shall recommend you very highly to anyone who may require your services at any point in the future!! Again Thankyou, Thankyou so very much, Lisa Munn and family xx
If you desire a really wonderful gown fit for a prince then please take a look at the Christiana Gown within the Cathedral Collection. This gown has been replicated from the christening gown used for the christening of Prince Christian, later to become Christian X of Croatia in 1870. This is a truly regal gown.
Now well established is the stunning range of Scottish Clan gowns, rompers and accessories delicately hand embroidered with Clan Crests, Coat of Arms or Shields. Our latest edition is the Rhona Christening Gown featuring tartan and the Scottish thistle. Every Scottish Clan and tartan can be encorporated.
Please enjoy your visit to this site. We hope you will experience a flavour of what Little Doves can do for you. Then, please contact us to discuss your dream christening outfit.
Tel: 01673 842249 Email: linda@littledoves.co.uk
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| Be inspired by the Cathedral Collection. Influenced by the wonderful architecture and stained glass of Lincoln Cathedral, a unique christening gown has been made to reflect the graceful lines and carvings of this magnificent building. read more... | Little Doves stocks an ever changing range of exquisite Victorian and Edwardian christening gowns. Here is your chance to purchase your own antique heirloom. Or maybe you have your own christening gown that needs to be lovingly restored. |
Tel: +44 (0)1673 842249 Email: linda@littledoves.co.uk