The old wedding gown/baptismal gown.
It has survived 4 of our Great Grandchildren's baptisms.
Now it is needed for a wedding...seems they want to display all the grandma's and mother's wedding gowns. When they heard that mine had been made into a baptismal gown they decided they wanted it anyway.
Monday morning I got it out and steamed it the best I could...that 56 year old satin fabric is not the easiest to work with.
It will hang in the dining area off the old phone for a day or so before I gently fold it back in its box. I am certain it will still be a tad wrinkled by the time it is displayed. Hopefully I will get some photos of the other gowns!
Minnesota weather: Cool High was 62F or 17C Low was 44F or 7C Fall has arrived!
Far Side
A wedding-turned-baptismal gown surviving four baby baptisms and now getting requested for a whole wedding gown display is such a beautiful piece of family history. Coaxing 56-year-old satin back into shape with a steamer is no small feat, Connie — hope it hangs in just long enough to relax before the big day.
ReplyDeleteI have the wedding rings of my mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great grandmother. Someday I hope one of my two girls will inherit that collection.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a neat thing. I love that your kiddos appreciate the past and that they want to use it along with the gowns. What a wonderful Blessing not only for them but for you as well Connie. It is adorable and looks like it is in very good shape...
ReplyDeleteI love the idea that your dress has become a baptism gown, and used by so many.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a neat idea to display other family members’ wedding gowns at a wedding. RHill, TX
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition and what a unique idea!
ReplyDeleteSweet idea for the wedding. So glad your wedding gown has been re-made over the years.
ReplyDeleteI always thought using your wedding gown as a baptismal gown was a wonderful way to reuse it.
ReplyDeleteMy wedding gown was cleaned and professionally packed away in a box 57 years ago and that box has never been opened. I wonder what shape it's in.
Your dress made a beautiful baptismal gown, indeed! :)
ReplyDeleteThe little gown is precious.your dress was put to use. I hope to see the others if you get a picture.
ReplyDeleteThat will be an interesting display! My kids displayed wedding pictures of parents and grandparents, but I have never seen the wedding gowns displayed. I think itis wonderful you made the baptismal gown from the dress.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting idea for the wedding. Your dress made a lovely baptismal gown.
ReplyDeleteYes, I remember your beautiful Wedding dress!
ReplyDeleteAnother wedding in the family is so great. I am anxious to see the wedding pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to display the family wedding gowns. I love the little baptismal gown from yours.
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