First Communion Dress
Outside of the day she gets married, I don’t think there is a more important occasion when a girl looks pretty, than on her First Communion. Not that it’s a day when appearance is the prime focus, but traditionally a girl dresses for the symbolism and to please herself and her parents.
That’s why my sister let her oldest girl do the choosing of her First Communion dress. She didn’t put a lot of restrictions on her either, which was really nice. This was her day and not Mom’s.
So Amy chose an Us Angels dress - a short sleeve style in satin and organza. It has that nice illusion neckline that will let her wear the same necklace her mother wore for her First Communion. (I know, I coveted that necklace!) And much to our surprise, she went the old fashioned route and asked for the gloves and veil, too.
Sigh…they grow up so fast. Too fast sometimes. But at least she has the same good taste as her Auntie!
