For those of you who had Baptism/Christening parties

Hello! We're just sitting here planning their Baptism party and read online that it's a nice touch to give everyone a small gift/token as well as giving the Godparents something. What did everyone else do? We're wracking our brains and dont know what is reasonable priced or tactful! hahahaha Any suggestions or just hearing what you did would be great - thank you!

 

OMG I never knew there was supposed to be one??!!! We held a party after the baptism... maybe I should think about getting gifts this time, fortunately my godparents for the kids are my bro and sis...they are harder to insult...hahahahaha!!! :laughing:

 

We had our baptisms back in October. We didn't get the Godparents anything except at Christmas, Mothers Day coming up, etc. We also didn't give any gifts to the guests, they are there to celebrate your children not recieve a gift! Though it is customary/respectful to make a donation to the church/parrish that you are getting the baptised at, that's what we did.

Then we had a party :yahoo: at our house with everyone with food, cake, relaxation by the pool. Very fun and everyone got to cuddle with the babies!

 

We htought about it, but our party was so expensive we decided not to. We did it at a restaurant and had a 3 course meal plus cake and an open bar.

I did find, at oriental trader, these little, like worry stones, that were called "God rocks" and said god rocks on them. I thought they were really cute. I'd check them out, they had lots of stuff.

 

Rather then giving the guests something, we gave a donation to a childrens charity. On each table was the following note...

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a national organization whose mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer and to provide hope and support to those who are touched by it.

The goal of the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation's Small Miracle Program is to support pediatric cancer patients and their families as they face the many physical, psychological, and financial challenges that accompany the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer.

In lieu of traditional favors, we have made a donation to the Bear Necessities Small Miracle Program in Seamus and Nicholas' name.

For the godparents, we gave a waterford cross

 

We did the same thing to St. Jude's Children's Hospital for our wedding. My grandmother gives donations for Christmas, Birthdays to St. Judes for them. It's better than getting a gift that you don't want!

 

For the Godmothers we gave them each a Precious Moments figurine. The Godfathers got a picture frame with pics of the babies.

Guests at the party got a small gold picture frame with a cross on it - it holds a wallet sized photo. I got them online for only $1. each and they came nicely gift boxed. They are very nice.

 

We just had our baptism two weeks ago and didn't give favors to the guests. In fact, it didn't even cross my mind (is that bad?!). We also didn't get the Godparents gifts, but will recognize them throughout the year. We put in a picture of the kids in their baptism outfits with the thank you cards, but that's it. Frankly, as a guest or as a Godparent, I wouldn't expect anything. The day is about the kids after all. JMHO.

Have a great time!

 

We didn't give gifts to the Godparents. I am Godmother to three children and never received a gift either. I've never even heard of it BUT everyone does everything differently as we know. What about some special keepsake? Maybe a frame that they can put a picture of the Baptism into? We didn't do favors either, but what about some personalized M&M's or something like that? I guess it depends on how big the party is. We had a simple party at our house after the Baptism. Good luck!

 

Thanks so much everyone! We were worried about the expense as we will be arranging lunch as well. I think we will simply get the Godparents a small gift as that will be enough. As mentioned, it's a day for the girls!