15 yrs, 9 mths ago

Christening Gifts

We are having bubby christened/baptised next weekend and i have guests calling to ask what they can give as a gift.
we usually did the money box or photo frame thing for our friends but i thought i’d ask what you ladies think is appropriate as we don’t really need anything for him but i’d like him to have mementos (just not a million of the same).

7 comments 32 voices

Replies

  • 15 yrs, 8 mths ago

    Thanks Princess I dont get to talk to the priest until the week before the christening as we are doing it in ireland so have to wait to get there!! So thanks for the help…now to go shopping!!!

  • 15 yrs, 8 mths ago

    hi elainebr18. the candles can be anything, even just a plain old white dinner candle. ours was a gift decorated by the godfather ahhahaha that sounds good.
    as for the suit, they can wear whatever you like, every church is different, but the one we had him done at just said he had to have something white to wear or be wrapped in after the water part of the ceremony. so we wrapped bub in a lovely white wool blanket. it just depends on the priest. some don`t care what you do, i went to a christening last weekend and they didn`t have to have a special candle or anything white. some of the bigger churches are a bit more strict so probably ask your priest or his secretary.
    our bub is 10 months too, it`s a good age i think, big enough to deal with being up a bit longer and not big enough to run amok. it`s a really beautiful day and very special. good luck.)

  • 15 yrs, 8 mths ago

    conrats P75. glad to hear it all went well!! Were having our bub christening next month but im so clueless!! He`ll be nearly 10monthsso he might look a bit silly in the traditional dress!!! You said he wore a suit, dont they have to wear white??? (excuse my ignorance as i sed im clueless!!) Also regarding the candles, do they have to be a certain type or can u just get the personalised ones with the photos??

  • 15 yrs, 8 mths ago

    I`m glad the christening went well Princess 🙂 How could someone not spoil such a beautiful little boy 🙂 I`m glad he got a lot of keepsakes, books and other treasures 🙂 Sounds like it was a wonderful day 🙂

  • 15 yrs, 8 mths ago

    It was beautiful thanks Beauty Obsession. He was such a good boy and he did look very handsome. He wore little black suit pants with a white button up shirt and a light blue knitted vest. so handsome.
    He got the most beautiful and thoughtfull gifts. It really highlighted how much our family and friends really do love him. We had so many people just gushing over him and they couldn`t believe that he would go to any of them and play and was just so happy,( even with the 30 min sleep he had ALL day).
    He got quite a few books which is great as i want him to enjoy books growing up, he got keepsakes, photo frames, toys, baby bible, just beautiful things. when i get some i`ll put the pics up.

  • 15 yrs, 8 mths ago

    how did the christening go princess75? I bet your little boy looked like a cutie on the day 🙂 What were the gifts like?

  • 15 yrs, 9 mths ago

    I think money is popular with christenings and also religious items as well like a little prayer book.

  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.