Little Doves: Items in Cathedral Collection

The Cathedral Collection is a premium collection of limited edition christening wear. Some like the Lincoln Cathedral Christening Gown are inspired by the beautiful and magnificent architecture, stained glass and carvings to be found within some of the country’s finest cathedrals. Some, like the Alicia Christening Gown are modelled on the Cathedral Style and reflect the same type of beauty that is to be found in our wonderful Cathedrals.

These gowns are intended to become treasured family heirlooms and therefore the utmost care and attention to detail has been given at all times. They been made out of the finest quality cotton lawn, organza or silk and have been decorated in the most delicate hand embroidery and other trims. Romper outfits can also be created similar to the design of the gowns so please contact us for further details of this service.

Due to the intensive hand embroidery detail, each gown takes a minimum of 50 hours to create. It is therefore requested that at least four weeks notice is given for every order. In certain circumstances it may be possible to deliver a gown in a shorter time than this, please contact us for details.

New additions to this premier collection will continue to appear as they are created.

Complimentary personalised bibs and godmother handkerchiefs are also available.

New for 2010, Little Doves has created the Lincoln Cathedral Gown in silk and the end result is pure style and luxury.

As with the original Lincoln Cathedral Gown, this gown has been lovingly created to honour the wonderful life of St Hugh, a former Bishop of Lincoln. The design has been inspired by St Hugh’s closest friend, that of a white swan. He took inspiration from the swan when designing the roof vaults of St Hugh’s Choir. They are said to replicate the bird stretching its half-folded wings ready to fly.
This gown has been lovingly created to honour the wonderful life of St Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln (1186-1200), and the man responsible for the rebuilding of Lincoln Cathedral after it was ruined by the great earthquake of 1185.
Following the popularity of the demand for the Lincoln Cathedral Christening Gown we are pleased to announce for 2011 the lastest addition to the Lincoln Cathedral family...... the Lincoln Cathedral Christening Dress. And what a dress this is....... cute, delicate and so chic........

As with the original Lincoln Cathedral Gown, this dress has been lovingly created to honour the wonderful life of St Hugh, a former Bishop of Lincoln. The design has been inspired by St Hugh’s closest friend, that of a white swan. He took inspiration from the swan when designing the roof vaults of St Hugh’s Choir. They are said to replicate the bird stretching its half-folded wings ready to fly.
Little Doves has once again created another take on the most beautiful Lincoln Cathedral Gown. This time, the gown loses its organza overskirt and adopts a 40 inch cathedral length skirt. The end result is truly magnificent.

As with the original Lincoln Cathedral Gown, this gown has been lovingly created to honour the wonderful life of St Hugh, a former Bishop of Lincoln. The design has been inspired by St Hugh’s closest friend, that of a white swan. He took inspiration from the swan when designing the roof vaults of St Hugh’s Choir. They are said to replicate the bird stretching its half-folded wings ready to fly.
The Christiana Christening Gown was created in early Spring 2011. It is based on the original christening robe that was made for the christening of Prince Christian, later to become Christian X of Croatia, in Christiansborg Palace Chapel in 1870. This bespoke christening gown is styled in the Victorian manner and includes a long habatoi petticoat, a silk satin undergown and a beautiful French lace overskirt. This gown is a wonderful example of craftsmanship and also shows how Little Doves have the ability to create the gown of every family's dreams.

Dear Linda, Gown is in our home. THANK YOU!!!! It is so, beautiful, I have no words to describe my feelings when I look at this gown. Thank you. I will write you more about it after baptism.
New for Spring 2010 we present the Alicia Cathedral Christening Gown. This gown is beautiful and is inspired by medieval smocking.

Made from pure silk organza, the bodice is totally smocked using a fine honeycomb smocking stictch. A full skirt flairs out from the smocked edge. A silk dupion underskirt emphasises the delicacy of the smocking and also gives weight and fullness to the long cathedral length. Full sleeves are made from silk dupion with a silk organza covering. The sleeves are gently gathered into silk cuffs.
Once again Linda Patrick has designed a truly unique christening dress simply ideal for the forthcoming spring baptisms. Due to demand for short styles Little Doves has come up with the Cassie Christening Dress, a 100% pure silk dupion hand smocked dress complete with hand embroidery to personalise the garment.

The Cassie dress has an elaborate smocked front bodice featuring over five different smocking stitches to give a luxurious feel to the dress. The full skirt falls away from the smocking to the ankle. A hand embroidered cross with swirls and flowers compliments the design. Short puff sleeves finish the design perfectly.