The Faith & Begorra Communion Experience
Our Communion Department Opens January 3, 2025.
Book Your 2025 Appointment starting December 13th. Call
973.625.0070 to book your appointment.
Communion 2025
Faith & Begorra Communion 2025 will open January 3rd. With Standards of Operation in place to we will show and fit dresses by appointment, please call starting December 6th to schedule yours. We encourage you to read the information below so your experience will be a wonderful memory for you and your Communicant.
Communion Appointment Hours:
Limited walk-ins spots are available on a first come-first serve basis. To insure a pleasant experience, appointments are highly recommended.
Saturday 10.00AM-5:00PM
Sunday 11:00AM-4:00PM
Please NOTE these are appointment hours not SHOP hours.
Monday - Saturday we close at 5.30PM
Friday evenings we are open until 7.30
- Upon arrival at your appointment you will be greeted by a staff member where we ask you to use hand sanitizer & receive gloves to wear
- Social distance is important, we hope you understand the importance of sanitizing and social distance.
- Our appointments are staggered and we ask that you arrive at your specified time.
- We are allowing only four(4) people including the Communicant per booking. When you make an appointment we will ask for your name, phone number. We will do our best to contact you if we have a reason to be closed due to snow.
- We will call you to confirm your appointment one day before your scheduled appointment.
- When you arrive and after our initial check in, we will give you an overview of our Communion department and direct you to the size you would like to try on. The girls will be required to have all dresses go over their heads. Dresses are delicate and special, please respect by hanging them back up, and zipping them as you try each one on. We will be happy to help you and return the dresses back to the rack for you. We will do a fit test for the child and suggest styles and sizes. Each appointment is one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Must I make an appointment?
Yes, however, Faith & Begorra has a very limited number of spots for Walk-ins, but to ensure you are have a spot, appointments are highly recommended.
Why do I need an appointment?
We continue to limit the number of customers in our shop as we have a limited number of dressing rooms.
When should I book my appointment?
Book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as weekend time slots fill up fast. We also have weekday and evening appointments available for your convenience.
How do I book an appointment?
Simply call our shop at (973) 625-0070 to book. It would be helpful to have an alternate date in mind.
What should we do before our appointment?
Enjoy our Communion Experience web page to get a feel for what we offer, our newest 2025 dresses will be highlighted. Know that we have hundreds of dresses at every price point and in many styles: Fancy, poufy, lace or not, simple, low waist, waisted, sleeveless or sleeves. We will be happy to be your guide and suggest dresses to you.
What are the price ranges of your dresses?
Our dresses range in price from approximately $150 and up
Are there any Special Offers?
Yes, all in-stock dresses are 20% off. Please note, this special savings applies to in-stock dresses only, it does not apply to dresses that have to be ordered.
Do you do alterations?
No, we do not offer alterations. However, we do have information on alteration service providers. Note: It is best to have the dress or suit altered nearer to your home and closer to the time of your child’s Communion event.
Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to your visit!
Susan B. Banks, Owner & Team
Why Choose Us
Experience counts
My name is Susan Banks, owner of Faith & Begorra. I have over 32 years experience with young children celebrating their First Communion. The shop was started because I had trouble finding the right gifts for our own five children when they went through their sacraments.
Here I am over 32 years later with the finest and largest most complete Communion Department in the Tri-State Area. We have sent our dresses to many foreign countries and families from over 18 States have traveled to us here at Faith & Begorra to pick from our selection.
We are a small shop with a personalized service for each family. Robin, Patricia, Kristin, Joan and I look forward to you coming in with your little one as you journey through this very special time. We want to guide you through having their special day remembered.
Dress designer & styles
Christine Helene / Sleeveless
Steps of dress fitting
Step 1
Abby is zipped and from there we check to see sleeve fit, and front/back fit. Dress should be smooth and without gaps. Across the top edge you should not be able to see down into the dress. If a dress is sleeveless, we make sure you can not see into the side of the dress, and we make sure the sides are not too high and cut short under the
Step 2
Here the dress is being checked for growth. Most dresses are purchased way before the Communion, we want to make sure Abby has wiggle room and can sit comfortably in the dress. We have the girls sit, go up steps and twirl.They will be very excited on Communion Day and we want them to choose a dress that fits them and will be fuss free.
Step 3
Abby is checked to make sure she has a smooth fit front and back and that the length of the dress is correct to keep any excited little one from tripping on her big day. We suggest the children practice walking in their dress and always make sure to scuff the soles of their shoes.
Once we make sure the dress has "spin" and everything is ok, we celebrate with a thumbs up. Abby is my granddaughter, I am her Grammie Sue, and she was one very patient young lady as we photographed her. I want every young girl to have a good experience at Faith & Begorra. First Holy Communion is a very special time in a child's religious growth and we are here to help guide your child through the journey. Now little Abby is my stylist for our in house photo shoots. It takes a village to have a little girl pose in dozens of dresses for her Grammie Sue. Cousins Abby & Chloe make it fun.
Step 4
Come to Denville and meet Susan instore and view the full range.
Dress Alterations
We do not offer alterations, which is why we deduct 20% off your dress purchase. If you need alterations, we have the cards for two excellent businesses. Just ask at the register.
We suggest if you need alterations to wait until about 3 weeks before Communion as little ones grow.
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CONTACT US
Monday - Thurday: 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Friday Evening 9:30AM - 8:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Tel: 973 625 0070
Email: susan@faithandbegorra.com
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