bongiovanni family baptismal gown handcrafted by donna bongiovanni
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Our family gown was created from a “eureka” moment in August 2011 when we realized we were blessed to have four generations of wedding dresses. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Bongiovanni Family Baptismal Gown Handcrafted by Donna Bongiovanni
Bongiovanni Family Baptismal Gown
Our family gown was created from a “eureka”
moment in August 2011 when we realized we
were blessed to have four generations of
wedding dresses.
This book tells the stories of the brides from
each generation, and how we used pieces from
their dresses to create a unique heirloom gown
for our grand-daughter.
Donna and Charles Bongiovanni
Charles & Donna (Smith) BongiovanniApril 28th, 1973
St. Thomas More Parish (Newman Center), Indiana, PA
The lower skirt of Donna's dress became the body of the gown.
Michael & Rebekah (Garner) BongiovanniCharles & Donna's Son and Daughter-in-Law
St. Mark's Catholic Church, Sea Girt, NJ - April 19th, 2008
Michael & Rebekah (Garner) BongiovanniCharles & Donna's Son and Daughter-in-Law
St. Mark's Catholic Church, Sea Girt, NJ - April 19th, 2008
The lining of Rebekah's dress became the lining of the gown.
Benjamin & Edith (Costanzo) Bongiovanni - Charles' ParentsJune 11th, 1946
Mount Saint Peter Catholic Church, New Kensington, PA
The fabric-covered buttons from Edith's dress were used on the back of the gown.
Frank & Concetta Costanzo (photo on their 50th Wedding Anniversary)Charles' Maternal Grandparents
Married in Western Pennsylvania, July 4th, 1908
The pearl embellishments of Concetta's dress became the decorative details on the front of the gown.
Blessing of the GownFather William P. Saunders, Pastor
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Sterling, VA - August 27th, 2011
Baptismal Record
Name of Baptized: Samantha Christina Bongiovanni 9
Parents: Michael and Rebekah Bongiovanni 0
Godparents: Amy and Andrew Garner 0
By: Father Meade 9
Date / Location:September 10, 2011 / St. Patrick’s, Chesterton, Indiana 4* * * * *
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Name of Baptized: S
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Parents:
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Godparents:A
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By:F
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Date / Location:S
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