Christening Gowns Hand Made to Order. We can use your own Vintage fabrics, eg: Grandma's wedding dress, your wedding dress, making your gown a true Family Heirloom. That you can hand down to your children. Gowns made in pure silks, hand smocked, hand beaded. Matching Bonnets, caps etc. Hand knitted christening shawls, classic white, or in colours of your choice made to order. Christening Gowns to hire: Please enquire and view the gowns we have for hire only. Below in a series of pictures is Courtney-Leigh's Christening gown,made from her Mummy's wedding dress pictured below. I used the tulle from the skirt, using the train detail as the front of the christening gown, the Duchess satin bridal skirt also formed the main body and skirt of the christening gown. Sliver ruched detailing from hips of wedding dress made the puffed sleeves on christening gown. All fabrics used in this Christening gown are from the original wedding dress. The only new items are the buttons on back of christening gown.