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Dedicated December 2019

Can babies wear white?

isabel1115, on September 7, 2019 at 2:04 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 14

My future niece-in-law is going to be 3 months old by the time of the wedding. She is not coming to the wedding but they are going to bring her for some family photos. My FSIL said the baby already owns a cute formal dress but...it's white. She asked me if I am ok with the baby wearing white and if not, she understands and will find something else.

I know flower girls can wear white and ours might wear white (I told their mom white or pink) so ...can babies wear white too? She will be tiny and her dress will take up, what 5% of the surface area of the photo? I know it's up to me but I wanted to hear if people think there's any pros and cons to this decision.

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Latest activity by Alyssa, on October 29, 2019 at 6:58 PM
  • Amber
    Master February 2020
    Amber ·
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    In my opinion, I don’t think there are any pros or cons to this. Just whatever you’re comfortable doing Smiley smile
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  • Chandra
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    Chandra ·
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    I dont think it's really a problem if a baby wears white for pictures.i assume it's a Christening dress.
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  • Jillian
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    Jillian ·
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    I don't think there's any pros or cons it's a baby around 3 months they just sleep eat go potty and make cute noises 💜💙💜💙💜💙
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  • L
    Dedicated October 2020
    Lisa ·
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    I would be ok with a baby wearing a white dress. But as long it's not a full fledged, white christening/baptism gown with the long skirt. If someone did that at my wedding, and they just wanted to take a few "family photos," it'll make me think they're trying to snag some free professional photos from the photographer.
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  • Heather
    Expert October 2019
    Heather ·
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    The only thing j can think of is someone looking at the photo may assume she was a flower girl. Aside from that, I think it’s your choice. Babies look cute in anything they wear lol.
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  • Jeanie
    Super February 2020
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    I think she would be adorable in white. My only concern would be if you are holding her, since she’s so tiny would she just blend into your gown? That’s something you could figure out by holding the dress next to yours. I’d hate for you to have a beautiful photo with a cute little chubby baby face floating next to you and no baby body!
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  • VIP November 2021
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    I would say it’s okay.. maybe with a colored sweater and headband to break it up ?
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  • Keri
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    Keri ·
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    I wouldn't think twice about a baby wearing white. It wouldn't probably save her parents from purchasing another dress which would be super nice of you Smiley smile

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  • Megan
    Expert October 2019
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    I wouldnt have a problem with it... but I've also experienced how expensive dressy baby clothes can be. Lol. If it wasnt for a sale, I would have spent 1/2 the amount of my FH tux for my sons suit.
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  • L
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    Of course a baby can wear white.

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  • Jennifer
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    You already know it's up to you of course, but if you're wondering what others would do in that situation... I'd be 100% fine with it. I inherited 8 nieces and nephews, mostly very young girls so it's a definite possibility for my wedding too lol. For me, all white is fine. I feel like the adults wearing white is different, since (almost) everyone knows that it's odd to be in white like the bride. It feels like a intentional choice they made (there's exceptions of course). I also think it's ok if you aren't ok with it though. But I liked Shayna's suggestion of a sweater or something with color if that's the case. Mom doesn't have to buy a whole new fancy dress, and there's a little color in the outfit.

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  • Laura
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    It would be adorable. I hope you allow this to happen.

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  • I
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    isabel1115 ·
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    Thanks everyone for the responses. I told my fiance to tell her it's fine. I did mention that if I'm holding her she might look like she has no body unless they put a sweater on her or something. He laughed and said we will let SIL figure that out. The wedding is in the winter so I think she'll probably put a sweater on her anyway but either way, its fine. White baby dress it is!

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  • Alyssa
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    The ONLY person who gets to wear white is the bride!!! Flower girls wearing white is so weird to me and also not cool.
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