Little Doves specialises in creating unique one-off designs with its clients. But due to popular demand Little Doves has now created a selection of christening gowns and rompers for you to choose from.
The Classic Collection features a variety of styles. There are reproduction christening gowns from the Victorian and Edwardian period, and in contrast there are also more classic styles.
All the garments shown are available from 0 to 18 months. Once your order is placed, Little Doves will contact you for measurements of your baby. Your garment will then be created to fit those measurements. Unless otherwise requested your outfit will be created three weeks prior to the date of baptism.
Most of the outfits can be created in a variety of fabrics and colours, please see each individual item for more details.
Matching caps, bonnets, bibs, hankies, shawls and other gifts and accessories are also available.
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The Tegan Gown is a splendid christening gown reminiscent of the Edwardian period. It has a lovely feel of elegance and quality about it, from the short, puffed sleeves that gather into delicate lace trimmed cuffs, to the full skirt with its layers and layers of gathered frills.
The yoke and shoulders are made from bands of Swiss lace and finished with a delicate lace neck trim. Narrow pintucking detail decorates the back of the yoke. -
The Rowan Gown is a stunning christening gown replicating the grandeur of the Victorian days. It is made from 100% fine cotton lawn and Swiss lace. The bodice has lovely Swiss lace panels bordered by contrasting Swiss lace robings, which continue over the shoulders and down the back bodice. The skirt is long and full with a centre panel comprising rows of Swiss lace and pintucking. The panel is edged with robings to compliment the bodice.
The sleeves can be long (as shown) or short. Both styles have lace trim and ribbon detail. -
The most stunning christening gown ever created by Little Doves. This gown is grand yet understated at the same time. Made from the finest cotton lawn, the gown is decorated with a wonderful hand embroidered front panel containing four clusters of flowers. The panel is attached to the skirt with a fine white vintage braid and additional hand embroidery decorates the corners of the braiding. A large Swiss lace trim completes the skirt edging.
The small yoke is dainty and again simple in style but is made wonderful by the decorative hand embroidery and braid trim. The yoke is joined to the skirt by the guauging method, a Victorian hand sewn technique that ensures perfect and minute pleats are created. The sleeves are also simple in detail with small cuffs that compliment the plain neck detail. Pintuck pleats are featured on the back yoke to give some additional interest.
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The Fulham Gown is a simple yet elegant christening gown created using 100% silk dupion.
The bodice has delicate vertical pintucking and a centre row of silk buttons. The skirt is plain apart from a row of pintuck detail above the hemline. Narrow pleats join the skirt to the bodice at the waistline. Short sleeves with pintuck detailing complete the outfit. The gown is finished at the back with covered silk buttons. -
The Jessie Gown is a christening gown made from a medium weight white satin, ideal for winter christenings. The long skirt has Nottingham lace decoration around the hemline and is softly gathered into the bodice. The small bodice is decorated with satin ribbon and bow detail. Small puff sleeves compliment the design. The back is finished with two covered satin buttons.
The Jessie Gown is available in white satin. A silk or cotton version can be made on request. Please phone or email if you require samples of fabric. -
Should your baby boy wear a gown or a romper? Why not have both?
The Fulham Boy Gown and Romper is the ideal solution for anyone with a dilemma on how to dress their son. In this way the child wears a gown for the baptism and then the skirt is then removed revealing the romper, which is to be worn for the rest of the celebrations. -
The best-selling romper for little boys. What makes this romper stand out from the crowd is the use of vintage trims on the bodice, sleeves and cuffs.
The Joseph Romper is made from 100% silk dupion with cotton vintage trimmings. A variety of trimming and pin tucks decorate the bodice front as well as matching silk covered buttons. A tiny collar compliments the design. This can either be created as a sailor style or Peter Pan style. -
The Louie Romper is especially created for spring and summer christenings as it has no legs, it simply fastens together with poppers under the bottom allowing the baby to move its legs freely. The romper featured is made from 100% medium weight satin but a silk option is also available. The bodice design features fine pintuck detail with complimenting satin covered buttons. A narrow collar compliments the design. The sleeves have a pintuck turn-up hemline.
The romper fastens with three covered buttons on the back and poppers under the legs. -
The Charlotte Gown is a very pretty and dainty christening gown made from the finest cotton lawn. The gown is then covered with a net or lace overskirt. The overskirt is decorated with fine flower detailing and is available in a variety of styles. (The one shown is decorated with a fine netting covered with lilac flowers, this net originally formed part of the mother's wedding dress).
The gown has a long skirt that is expertly gathered to join the short yoke. The three quarter length sleeves are softly gathered into a narrow cuff. Two ties fasten the back opening. -
The Freddie Romper with its long legs is a wonderful choice for a winter or autumn christening. It is made from 100% ivory silk dupion romper and has delicate satin ribbon trimming on the bodice. Three covered silk buttons finish the bodice decoration. The sleeves have a pintuck turn-up hemline. The long legs join the bodice with small pleat detail and are gathered at the bottom into narrow cuffs.
A small Peter Pan collar compliments the design. The romper fastens with three covered buttons on the back and poppers under the legs. -
Due to demand for an outfit for an older boy, Little Doves has created a marvellous suit, complete with trousers, shirt, waistcoat and tie.
The Joshua Suit is made in 100% white silk dupion with matching gold dupion brocade for the waistcoat front and tie (pattern may vary due to availability). -
Little Doves began with the The Hemswell Gown. It was the first gown ever to be made and is the style is still a popular choice today, although customers do like variations to the silk and trim. The Hemswell Gown is made from 100% silk dupion with Nottingham lace trim. It is based on the styles of the Edwardian era when delicate yolks and horizontal panelling was the fashion.
The striking skirt comprises of pure silk dupion panels, handstitched with Nottingham lace layers to create a striking skirt. This is attached to a short bodice with matching lace detail. Small cap sleeves compliment the design. -
The Isabella Gown is a fascinating blend of classic with a hint of tradition. Based on a Victorian pattern the gown has undergone a modern makeover by adding a classic embroidered netting overskirt.
The underdress is created using the finest cotton lawn. A short yoke is finished with a simple cotton edging at the neck. The sleeves are three quarter in length and also edged with a small cotton cuff. The yoke is joined to the skirt by the guauging method, a Victorian