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Viviane1108
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Anita
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What would you do? - Baptism related
I have a dilemma....I am in the middle of buying a Baptism Gown for my DD and don't know what to do....
I keep going back to this dress that I LOVE and I just want to get it but the price is stopping me. It is expensive and a lot of money for only few hours but then I think that DD is my first born and deserves it....
What would you do? would you just get it despite the price or look for something cheaper?
TIA!
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Posted 7/28/09 11:27 AM  |
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Rycois
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
DS's godmother bought his baptism outfit, but I stil didn't want it to be super expensive. I tried to cap it at $100, but for a girl's gown, I'm sure my budget would go up 
Can you find something similar cheaper? Would you christen any future daughter in this gown (good way to justify it )?
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| Posted 7/28/09 11:30 AM |
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nbc188
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
If you really love it and have looked elsewhere and don't find something else you love, I'd get it (assuming you can afford it, obviously). Hopefully you'd use it for future daughters...and maybe your girl/s could use it for their daughters, etc.
Knowing me, if I shopped around a lot looking for something cheaper, I'd find another dress I loved for MORE money than the original
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| Posted 7/28/09 12:01 PM |
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Candy Girl
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erin
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
Do you have a picture of it? The gown I originally wanted to get DD was over 200 dollars. I ended up buying her a 50 dollar gown that was so perfect. She wore it for about three hours total. I know the dilemma though. I think no matter what she wears, she will be beautiful!
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| Posted 7/28/09 12:04 PM |
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donegal419
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
i think it would really depend on how much it was and your own financial situation. is it going to be a huge hardship or just a nice splurge.
i would probably get it because baptism gowns are special. many families reuse it (i.e. your next baby could wear it too) and it is passed down. my baby will be wearing the gown that was worn by her great-great grandfather, her great grandfather, her grandmother and all her grand aunts and uncles on my mom's side. why not start a family tradition like that with this gown? it can be passed down and that might make you feel less guilty about the purchase if you really love it.
good luck! 
Message edited 7/28/2009 12:16:07 PM.
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| Posted 7/28/09 12:15 PM |
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mommy-of-2-angels
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
i agreed to pay half with DD godparents so that I could get the dress I wanted the whole thing dress, bonnet, bib, shoes headband and blanket cost $300 we split the bill (IDK about you but in orthodox religion the godparents give the gown as a gift to the baby) I do not regret getting the one I wanted Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 7/28/09 12:38 PM |
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JP826
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
My darling...
Your gorgeous wedding dress.
That beautiful Reem Acra gown....
Think back & remember how you felt & looked in your wedding gown & how much it was worth every penny you spent even though you only wore it for a few hours.
Base your decision on that!
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| Posted 7/28/09 1:34 PM |
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Viviane1108
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Anita
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
Thank you ladies for your replies!!!
You are all right and I think you made my decision a little bit easier.....Baptism only happens once (just like a wedding) and I feel that DD should look special...and if DD has a daughter one day I would love for her daughter to wear the same gown...so maybe the money will be well spent..
Janie, you are right!!!!  I loved my dress and now have it preserved, so maybe my DD can wear it one day...would love that
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| Posted 7/28/09 2:54 PM |
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Viviane1108
LIF Adolescent
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Anita
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
Posted by mommy-of-2-angels
i agreed to pay half with DD godparents so that I could get the dress I wanted the whole thing dress, bonnet, bib, shoes headband and blanket cost $300 we split the bill (IDK about you but in orthodox religion the godparents give the gown as a gift to the baby) I do not regret getting the one I wanted
Beautiful gown!!
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| Posted 7/28/09 2:55 PM |
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Viviane1108
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Anita
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
Posted by Snickers
I think no matter what she wears, she will be beautiful!
Thank you!!!!
Here is the picture of the gown (which costs over $500)
Message edited 7/28/2009 3:02:50 PM.
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| Posted 7/28/09 2:58 PM |
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Rycois
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
It's gorgeous - but I'd have to be stinkin rich to spend $500 on a dress for a baby.
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| Posted 7/28/09 3:08 PM |
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Metsmomma
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
just get it...you are going to regret it if you don't. but i would take a lot of pics and maybe put the dress in a shadow box to hang in her room!!!
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| Posted 7/28/09 3:34 PM |
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MommyAgain
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
Posted by SIBride06
My darling...
Your gorgeous wedding dress.
That beautiful Reem Acra gown....
Think back & remember how you felt & looked in your wedding gown & how much it was worth every penny you spent even though you only wore it for a few hours.
Base your decision on that!
totally agreed..and its what i did..
i made dd's gown from my dream designer wedding gown and yes it was worth every penny of it 
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| Posted 7/28/09 3:36 PM |
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mia818
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
that dress is beautiful! who makes it? for me, i would buy the dress i fell in love with. my dd dress i fell in love with the moment i tried it on her
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| Posted 7/28/09 4:51 PM |
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mommy-of-2-angels
It's all about Sophia
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Re: What would you do? - Baptism related
is that from christeninggowns.com
I have those shoes!!! it also matches the dress I bought it is so beutiful GO FOR IT!!!!
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| Posted 7/28/09 5:22 PM |
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