https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:48:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-baptismchristeningnamingdedication-outifts-moms#post-1448161 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:56:50 +0000 Mrs. J 1448161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: I love that you're dedicating them together! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-baptismchristeningnamingdedication-outifts-moms#post-1447770 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:46:53 +0000 LuLu Mom 1447770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore a camel colored sweater dress with black tights and boots (it was December &amp; cold.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-baptismchristeningnamingdedication-outifts-moms#post-1447763 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:45:54 +0000 Running Elley 1447763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our LOs are getting dedicated in may. It'll probably be warm here so I'm planning in wearing a sundress and wedges probably. Interested to see pictures of what other people wore! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-baptismchristeningnamingdedication-outifts-moms#post-1447716 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:35:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 1447716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore a wrap dress, tights (control top!) and boots. I wore a cami with stretchy straps and nursing bra underneath so I could nurse easily beforehand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-baptismchristeningnamingdedication-outifts-moms#post-1447715 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:35:22 +0000 littlebug 1447715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was July, so I wore a short, sleeveless dress that I got onsale from Loft. </p> [attach=2005/14/n1k36y.600x400.1004899_10200833672778921_264316065_n.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-baptismchristeningnamingdedication-outifts-moms#post-1447704 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:31:54 +0000 Mamaof2 1447704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wore "church" clothes - nice pants, blouse and heels </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/show-me-your-baptismchristeningnamingdedication-outifts-moms#post-1447699 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:30:16 +0000 Mrs. J 1447699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi Bees!</p> <p>J is getting baptized in two weeks, and I realized I need to figure out what to wear. What did you wear to your LO's baptism/christening/naming ceremony/dedication? Points for pictures!</p> <p>Also, it's still pretty cold where we live! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-where-to-a-winter-baptism#post-1249793 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:10:29 +0000 Foodnerd81 1249793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would wear tights and boots with a long sleeve dress as well. C was baptized in Nov in New England and I wore a wrap dress (easy to bf in), tights and boots, with a warm coat on the way to and from. I was sweating in church from bouncing and soothing her during the ceremony, so don't underestimate how much heat holding and soothing the baby will generate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-where-to-a-winter-baptism#post-1249790 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:07:28 +0000 Mamaof2 1249790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS got Baptized in Dec in DC and yes I wore a dress - no hose (yuck) with a long dress coat - once you are in the church its warm - no need to dress like your going to be cold =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-where-to-a-winter-baptism#post-1249717 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 07:38:47 +0000 honeybear 1249717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore a long-sleeved dress, tights, and a blazer. And my sleeping baby. :) A shawl instead of the blazer would be nice, too. A suit, a nice shirt and pants, a dressier sweater and a skirt, etc., would all be appropriate and sufficiently warm, I think. All of the baptism activities I've been to when it's chilly out are indoors, so a coat, boots, and winter accessories would probably address any weather you encounter. Congratulations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-where-to-a-winter-baptism#post-1249654 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 01:37:14 +0000 lepamplemousse 1249654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're baptizing LO in December. What would you wear? I've never even been to a baptism before but it seems like everyone wears dresses. I'm from So Cal and the baptism will be in the New England area and dresses seem too cold in that weather. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baptism-menu-and-godparent-gift#post-1166729 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:20:35 +0000 cheert16 1166729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: gah- I had no idea! I figured we would get them something- but now that I know its not the norm, I am excited! More $$ to spend on LO!</p> <p>@shinymama: you are right! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baptism-menu-and-godparent-gift#post-1166698 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:08:31 +0000 Smurfette 1166698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Menu sounds great! We didn't do gifts and I have never heard of it actually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baptism-menu-and-godparent-gift#post-1166686 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:04:08 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1166686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your menu sounds good. No need for God parents to receive gifts. The baby gets gifts; not adults. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baptism-menu-and-godparent-gift#post-1166670 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:56:14 +0000 shinymama 1166670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Food sounds delicious and plenty. No need for a gift for the godparents, since you've already entrusted them with your most precious being. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baptism-menu-and-godparent-gift#post-1166664 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:54:21 +0000 cheert16 1166664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>B is getting baptized next weekend - the ceremony is at 1:00pm on a Sunday afternoon. I figure we will be done by 3- not dinnertime and not lunchtime. We are holding a reception after for our family and friends.<br /> Does this sound ok for a menu ?<br /> Appetizers- Warm Onion Dip, and Cheese/Cracker spread<br /> Meal- Deli sandwiches, homemade chicken noodle soup, green salad, maybe a second type of salad<br /> Dessert- Homemade cake (undecided on flavor... too many ideas!), Italian cookies (made by my family), maybe an apple crisp?</p> <p>What do you think? Thoughts? Too much, too little? </p> <p>Also- did you buy your child's godparents a present? If so- what did you give them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1157145 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:57:55 +0000 marionberry 1157145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone for all the help! I think we're going to keep it small - just immediate family and maybe a few close friends to our house for hdo's. I only have 3 weeks to pull this all together so I'm going to be busy! I love your display @fancyfunction! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1156444 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:48:04 +0000 fancyfunction 1156444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a small party afterwards at our house - immediate family and godparents. I ordered a hero, cake and had some pick-on things and a salad. Here's a pic :) </p> [attach=3567/13/muu4o5.600x448.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1156439 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:47:49 +0000 fancyfunction 1156439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a small party afterwards at our house - immediate family and godparents. I ordered a hero, cake and had some pick-on things and a salad. Here's a pic :) </p> [attach=3567/13/muu4nr.600x448.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1156278 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:58:21 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1156278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The ones I have attended are really small: just the parents, grandparents, God parents. I would imagine adding aunts and uncles to the invite list would be nice. Post celebrations I have been to have been held at restaurants. The day always seems to be so hectic that hosting an invite at home is overwhelming for the parents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1156245 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:45:50 +0000 petunia354 1156245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We invited immediate &amp; extended family. I don't think a party after is required but I think it is a really nice gesture to thank your family &amp; friends for taking the time out of their lives to come and celebrate such a special milestone in your childs life. At the time of DS's baptism, money was tight for us so I wanted to just serve coffee and dessert. However, in the end we decided to serve some light food since it was early fall/later summer and could get away with salads and lighter fare. We also served lemonade, ice tea, wine &amp; beer.</p> <p>I think anything you serve will be appreciated by your guests and just serving appetizer type food or desserts would be okay. Just remember to relax and enjoy. It's such a special occasion :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1156212 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:36:14 +0000 Happygal 1156212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats! I love christenings and dedications. So sweet. I think there isn't a standard etiquette and each church will vary based on usual levels of formality.</p> <p>I would invite people you want to have a role in your baby's spiritual upbringing. For me, that would be immediate family and a few close friends.</p> <p>Are you having godparents? That role means different things people, so I would clarify to the godparents what you hope that would look like. </p> <p>Whoops--just read that it's in the Catholic church. That's a bit out of my domain, but maybe my tips apply? </p> <p>Take pictures! Oh, ask if that's ok. Some churches have specific requirements and when pictures can be taken. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1156206 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:34:50 +0000 mrs. 64 1156206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A close friend didn't invite me to her baby's christening and I found out afterwards and was disappointed. I didn't need to be included in the family gathering after, but I would have liked to attended the service. I figured maybe things were done differently at her church than mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1156166 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:26:00 +0000 honeybear 1156166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think those things are all up to you! We had a very small private baptism for LO--godparent, grandparents, us, and the priest. We took everyone out for brunch afterwards. I think a party/meal out is entirely optional, but if you have one, I think it would be a nice gesture to invite the priest. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1156115 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:13:28 +0000 Foodnerd81 1156115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are keeping it small- immediate family, godparents and spouses, and that's it. It comes to about 13 ppl. We are having lunch after at a local restaurant- price fix menu with app and entree and I'll bring dessert probably. </p> <p>I don't want to do anything big but do want to celebrate. And my family is coming up from 5 hours away so I have to feed them :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-qampa#post-1156088 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:03:36 +0000 marionberry 1156088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have officially scheduled baby Marionberry's christening at the Catholic church, but I'm really unsure of the etiquette of christenings (as I'm the first to have a baby in my family) - especially when it comes to the celebration.</p> <p>1. Who do we invite?<br /> 2. Is a party afterward required? If so, do you serve a full meal, hors d'oeuvres, desserts or what?<br /> 3. Is there anything else I should know?</p> <p>Thanks for the help! And pictures of your own Christening events are appreciated too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-baptism-outfit#post-1107972 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:54:15 +0000 deactivated_account 1107972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about Etsy? <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search?q=baby%20boy%20baptism%20outfit&#038;view_type=gallery&#038;ship_to=US&#038;ref=auto5" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/search?q=baby%20boy%20baptism%20outfit&#038;view_type=gallery&#038;ship_to=US&#038;ref=auto5</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-baptism-outfit#post-1107738 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:50:18 +0000 4lulu4 1107738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At the time of B's baptism, he was 4 months and it was during july 4th weekend. We bought a short sleeved suspender short baptism outfit for him off of ebay. I was pleasantly surprised how cute it was!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-baptism-outfit#post-1107687 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:34:21 +0000 LovelyPlum 1107687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia354: we were going to use the gown that my siblings and I used, but I've never been 100% committed to it. I know baptism's not about being flashy, but I would LOVE to get one of those gowns to have all of my children use. Or, one of the jumpsuits for the boys, gown for the girls. They are stunning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/boys-baptism-outfit#post-1107665 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:29:18 +0000 petunia354 1107665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheert16: lol, tha't not my DS....that's a pic from the site :wink: The stuff is $$ but is really great quality I thought. We got the matching booties but honestly could have saved money and just done without.</p> <p>@LovelyPlum: I know, right?! </p>