Why are First Holy Communion Dresses and Christening Dresses Almost Always White?

First Holy Communion dresses and christening dresses are almost always white because they represent the purity of new life, of the remission of original sin offered by the baptismal seal, and because infants and young children are the very representation of innocence. White is the color that signifies each of these attributes.

If you are preparing for a traditional church christening, presentation, or first holy communion, it is likely white is a requested color concerning dresses for girls or suits for boys. If there is not any preference of your church regarding first holy communion dress or christening gown color, the preference may very well be with your family as well. White has long been a tradition for these beautifully life celebrations of faith.

Some churches will require that dresses have sleeves and no decoration. If you are hoping to put to use a white dress that may be sleeveless, consider looking for a pretty sweater or bolero jacket in white to accomodate the wishes of your church.

The Briar Patch has large selections of both dressy jackets and sweaters, as well as beautiful first holy communion dresses:
Dressy Jackets & Sweaters in White
First Holy Communion Dresses & White Dresses for Girls

The Briar Patch also offers a large selection of suits available in all white for cirst coly communion and many christening gowns and christening suits.
White Suits for First Holy Communion
Christening Gowns and Christening Suits