https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:38:46 +0000 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>