My youngest had her gown made from my wedding dress and it is spectacular.
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What a wonderful heirloom!
We have in my family a baptismal gown, purchased by my mother for her first grandchild in 1958. It was worn by most of my mother’s 29 grandchildren and by most of her great-grandchildren, including my 3 magnificent grandsons.
I LOVE that! A gown being passed on is so special. With two girls, I decided that my wedding gown was dated. The coloring (champagne) wasn’t a good one for either and to be honest.. I didn’t want either a fight over it or for them to feel like they “had” to use it. The Christening gown that was made was beyond spectacular. Super long train that draped over your arms and beading/sequence used so delicately. I saved the other “scraps” of the gown in case they want it sewn into a wedding gown they choose or they can have it sewn into a ring pillow. You know what’s funny, Bigg Red. We’ve sort of gotten away from “heirlooms”. Everything today has to be new and such. I guess I’m old fashioned or sentimental that way. (((Hugs))) Mom