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There was another post regarding God Parents and gifts, half said yes to gifts the other half said no.

I am with the No half on gifts. Usually the baby receives a baptism gift, not adults. I also don't think you should have to or offer to pay for hotel accommodations. The God parent is an adult and can hopefully find there way there and a reasonable place for themself to stay.

If you celebrate by going out to eat you should pick up there check, since the purpose of the lunch or dinner is your baby's milestone.

Do you have room for her to stay with you at your house? I came from out of town for my godson/nephew's baptism but I stayed with my sister at her apartment (I was babysitting him for a few days anyway). I would have felt bad if she paid for a hotel (but this was NYC where a decent hotel would have been upwards of $200-300!).

Some of my family gives small godparent gifts, but I don't think it's necessary. DH and I recently became godparents (his side of the family) and we didn't receive gifts (we did buy our godchild a gift). We also went out to eat afterwards and paid for ourselves. Honestly, I think if you are going to lunch afterwards it would be a nice gesture to take care of their bill.

I didn't give my lo's Godparents a gift and I hope they didn't expect one ... I'd feel bad! We paid for dinner after the service for everyone?

@wheres_c: In that case, it's nice to offer but they may or may not take you up-- I'd probably be happy to just pay your discounted rate myself.

@LittleFox: I'd love that as a godmother gift. I actually don't have any framed or even printed out photos of my godson-- though I have about 1 million on my phone/camera/computer!

I've never gotten a gift for being a godparent and I wouldn't expect one. If you really feel you need to, I think the frames photo would be perfect.

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: That is a dirty trick of your DH's friend.

@Grace: mhmm!
@Cara M. 17: yes we will!