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Is it ok for my DD to wear a white dress to a christening (not hers)?
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itsbabytime
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Re: Is it ok for my DD to wear a white dress to a christening (not hers)?
Just wanted to update and let everyone know that I did in fact get another dress so we are good to go and are not wearing the white dress 
With that said I will say that it's sad that anyone would actually be upset at a 4 yr old girl showing up at their baby's baptism wearing a white dress - I really think the meaning and purpose of the day is being completely lost on someone that would be disturbed by this. However, I would never want to upset or offend anyone on their child's day, nor would I want to be "tacky" so, I'm glad I posted! 
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DiamondGirl
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Re: Is it ok for my DD to wear a white dress to a christening (not hers)?
My DD's christening is at the end of the month, if my friends 4 year old DD wore a white dress it wouldn't even register to me...like she is 4. If it were another infant then yeah that would be weird but a big kid? go for it iMO
eta: just read your update and ITA with you, it is totally weird to be offended. She is a big kid! It isn't like its a baby in a christening gown lol
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NervousNell
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Re: Is it ok for my DD to wear a white dress to a christening (not hers)?
Posted by itsbabytime
Just wanted to update and let everyone know that I did in fact get another dress so we are good to go and are not wearing the white dress
With that said I will say that it's sad that anyone would actually be upset at a 4 yr old girl showing up at their baby's baptism wearing a white dress - I really think the meaning and purpose of the day is being completely lost on someone that would be disturbed by this. However, I would never want to upset or offend anyone on their child's day, nor would I want to be "tacky" so, I'm glad I posted!
You hit the nail on the head with what you said about the meaning and purpose of the day being lost. Thats it exactly.
A baptism is about a child being welcomed into the church and absolved of original sin. Not about having the spotlight. Or what they or anyone else is wearing.
I think that is what aggrevates me most about this whole thing. If you are worried about your infants thunder being stolen by another child in a white dress, then you aren't really focusing on the true religious meaning of the day. It's not about attention and spotlights and parties and favors and candy tables.
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gina409
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Re: Is it ok for my DD to wear a white dress to a christening (not hers)?
See but for me what you said is exactly why I wouldn't
Bc it's about that child. That day being welcomed by god and that's what they wear
Ftr I wouldn't be upset if someone else wore white
I just mean I wouldn't dress my kid in it
I don't think that makes me "self important"
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donegal419
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Is it ok for my DD to wear a white dress to a christening (not hers)?
I think it's fine. Dr wore a white dress with a little navy embroidery on it and DS wore a white polo shirt at the christening of their twin brothers. I wanted them to look coordinated. It's quite clear who is being christened, so I don't see the big deal. You could always put some color in her hair accessory and shoes or tights.
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