First Communion - dresses for your daughter

Every mom wants her little girl to look radiant on her first holy communion. 

What style of dress or gown you have will depend on the tradition within your family and your church. 

More modern styles have simple lines, with sleeveless dresses that can be dyed another color and worn for a party or other special occasion.

For a traditional, very formal ceremony, gowns may be more ornate, with beading and embroidery, this may be appropriate for high church or catholic ceremonies.   These sorts of styles can easily become family heirlooms, being handed down from one generation to the next.

If you're on a budget, you can either have your daughter wearing vintage - perhaps a dress that's been in the family for years, or sew something simple from a sewing pattern.  Shop at a discount by buying in the sales in the months before the ceremony, or check eBay for a real bargain.

With a few simple adjustments, bows or additions, these could easily become a Cinderella or snow white style dress for the dressing up box!

Simple accessories, such as white ballet shoes or formal shoes, teamed with a pretty sash and some hair pins, bows or clips, will complete the right look for her 1st communion.

Don't forget to take plenty of photos, the next time you'll see your daughter in a white dress will probably be her wedding day !

Recommended Resources

The Perfect Pear - special occasion & formal wear for infants, children and pre-teens

Junior formal wear & dresses - whatever the occassion, there's stores that will offer the right styles & fit for your child