Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
If the dress has a train, you can compromise. My mom cut the train from her dress to make my christening coat, but left the dress in tact, Sort of the best of both worlds. The coat was most recently used for her GGson. The only downside is trying to hold a squirmy baby in slippery satin!
I love the idea of making a Christening coat out of a wedding gown train or perhaps even using the gown. Something wonderful for future GGC. I also love the idea of just showing off the gown to visitors and talking about your wonderful 50 years of marriage. A personal choice and only one you can make. Congratulations on this milestone.