Here are just a few comments and photos from the many satisfied Little Doves customers:
Dear Linda
Many, many thanks for the fantastic job you made on my Christening Gown. I can't believe it's so white! I sent a digital picture to my parents in South Africa - it was originally part of my mother's wedding dress - and they are thrilled with the results. My mum really thought it would fall apart if anyone tried to repair and clean it. Once again, many thanks.
Morgaine Crow, November 2007
Dear Linda
Thank you so much for your hard work in making our gown, we are thrilled with it, it fits lovely and looks stunning. Best wishes,
John and Tiana, September 2007
Dear Linda...
Just a note to thank you for the excellent Christening outfit for Joshua - he looked beautiful on the day and everyone commented on his outfit. Thanks for all your hard work and last minute attention to detail, it was very much appreciated. Here's a little piece of christening cake for you as well!
Sam Dyer, October 2007
Dear Linda
I just thought I would send you a photo from Monty's Christening - one that shows off his gown nicely. We had such a lovely day, we were so lucky with the weather and we had many comments on the beautiful gown. All in all we had a really special day and I wanted to say thank you so much for making such a special gown and one my family will hopefully enjoy for years to come. With many thanks and best wishes,
Rowan, July 2007
Dear Linda
Many thanks for making a cap at such short notice. I am really pleased with the outfit, Santino looks wonderful in it and I will be sure to send some photos of the big day. Best regards
Laura Benedetto, June 2007
Dear Linda
Thank you so much for the care, expertise and love you put into restoring my family christening gown. Due to its age, very bad condition and the fact that it had not been used for 50 years, I hadn't much hope that it could be restored. Thanks to you and your painstaking attention to detail it is a thing of beauty once more and can be worn by my granddaughter at her baptism and be kept as a family heirloom. With grateful thanks,
Ann Power, April 2007
Dear Linda
I hope I will have spoken to you before you get this, but in case I havn't, we were thrilled to bits, not only with the wonderful results and beautiful workmanship, but also with your excellent service and your kindness. You've turned a near disaster into a triumph! Very many thanks,
Judith and John Armstrong, May 2007
Dear Linda.
Having searched the shops to find a suitable outfit for my youngest son to wear on his baptism day, I was close to despair! Nothing I found was appropriate! Either it had too many frills, and looked very girly, or it was too plain or the fabric was not of a good enough quality. Where could I find something suitable for my baby boy?
At Little Doves!
The personal service I received from Linda was fantastic- she came to my house to discuss my ideas, was able to show me some samples of her work (which is of the highest quality), and together we planned a unique outfit for my son to wear on his christening day.
What made it even more special was the fabric that the outfit was made from! Linda cut the train from my wedding gown, to make a very special romper for my little boy.
On the special day, my son looked gorgeous, he was wearing a hand made unique gown, which had been designed just for him. With a matching hand embroidered bib, he really looked a picture. His suit is now carefully packed away, and is sure to be a family heirloom!
Katherine Bruning, December 2005
Dear Linda
Thank you for a lovely Christening outfit for Benjamin. It fitted lovely on the day and he looked gorgeous. We had a good day – Benjamin was a picture and the service was lovely.I specially loved the hat, it really finished the outfit off.
Lisa Holmes, January 2006
Dear Linda
After seeing samples of your work, I could trust only you to use the skirt of my beloved wedding gown to create a unique Christening outfit for my son Thomas. I appreciate the time you took to listen to our design ideas to create a romper/ gown with a detachable skirt, to embroider our family clan crest onto the bodice and incorporate some of our clan tartan ribbon. The outfit you created for Thomas was exquisite and is truly a family heirloom that will be used for generations to come.
Tracy Wilson, March 2005
Dear Linda
When we decided to baptise Henry when he was a year old, I really was in a quandary on what he should wear. I didn’t want a babyish outfit but something more fitting his age. The waistcoat that you created was just perfect. It was fun, cheerful and very special, the little bowtie was just right too. A great day, many thanks.
K James, July 2005
Dear Linda
What a lovely surprise when I opened the parcel this morning and looked for the first time at the finished romper. I knew that it would look good but I never thought it would be as stunning. My wedding dress was special to me, and is more so now that you have turned it into the christening outfit for my son. Many thanks for this, it is perfect.
Mrs F Mussell, May 2005